Are there free public pickleball courts in Amsterdam?

Yes — Amsterdam maintains free public courts in Vondelpark and Amstelpark, with additional bookable courts available through Sportcentrum Ookmeer and other gemeentelijke sportfaciliteiten across the city.

How many pickleball courts are in Amsterdam?

Pickleball courts in Amsterdam are split between dedicated facilities, converted tennis courts with permanent or taped lines, and rec center additions.

Do I need to book a pickleball court in advance in Amsterdam?

Outdoor public pickleball courts are usually drop-in or BYO net, while dedicated indoor clubs almost always require a reservation.

Pickleball Courts in Amsterdam, NL

Pickleball in Amsterdam has a longer history than most European cities. The first ball on Dutch soil was struck on Java Island in 2013, and Amsterdam Pickleball Players has been running Sunday open play at Sportcentrum De Pijp since 2015, six courts taped onto a badminton hall in Lizzy Ansinghstraat. Amsterdam Racket Club in Buitenveldert added the city's first dedicated indoor courts inside its padel hall. The KNLTB took the sport under its wing on 1 January 2025, but the scene is still tiny next to padel.