Pickleball Courts in Washington DC, DC

DC went from no city pickleball courts in 2019 to roughly 58 dedicated or blended outdoor courts run by the Department of Parks and Recreation, then doubled down with $750,000 in Mayor Bowser's FY2024 budget to convert four tennis courts to pickleball. Turkey Thicket in Northeast hosted DPR's 2023 Pickleball Summit and remains the busiest hub. Once a year the sport even takes over 12th Street on the National Mall, with the Washington Monument as the backstop.

Top pickleball courts in Washington DC

Jefferson Tennis and Pickleball Courts

5.0(4 reviews)
800 9th St SW, Washington
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Pickleball in Washington DC

A local guide to the Washington DC pickleball scene.

Notable Facilities

Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

DC's busiest pickleball hub, with the most dedicated courts at one DPR site and host of the 2023 DPR Pickleball Summit.

East Potomac Tennis Center

Fee-based pickleball at the riverside facility, with clinics, leagues, and a Friday-night happy-hour open play.

Did You Know?

  • DC went from no city pickleball courts in 2019 to roughly 58 dedicated or blended outdoor courts run by DPR, plus $750,000 in Mayor Bowser's FY2024 budget to convert four tennis courts to pickleball.
  • Once a year the sport takes over 12th Street on the National Mall, with the Washington Monument as the backstop.

Best Time to Play

Outdoor April–October; indoor facilities at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center and East Potomac keep play going year-round.

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