Are there free public pickleball courts in Richmond?

Yes — Richmond Parks & Recreation maintains free public courts at Byrd Park and Chimborazo Park, both open without charge throughout the outdoor season.

How many pickleball courts are in Richmond?

Pickleball courts in Richmond 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 Richmond?

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

Pickleball Courts in Richmond, VA

Richmond's pickleball footprint went vertical in a hurry. Performance Pickleball RVA took over a vacant Macy's at Regency Mall in December 2023 with twelve indoor courts, and Bangers and Dinks had already opened eight courts down in Chesterfield that summer. Then Henrico spent $4.4 million razing a softball field at Pouncey Tract Park for a championship complex that opened in November 2024. The strangest conversion is downtown: Padel Plant, inside the old Haxall Canal hydro plant on the Canal Walk, added pickleball under 35-foot ceilings in February 2025. Free outdoor play still lives at Bryan Park and Forest Hill Park.