What do you know about pickleball, the sport that has swept the nation? Playing a few rounds may have hooked you, and you can’t stop. Where Can I Play Pickleball? Where are the pickleball courts in your area? It probably doesn’t matter what situation you’re in.
Your first pickleball game will always be etched in your memory. You can get an idea of what type of players you might find at those sorts of facilities at this first venue, which may set the stage for your future pickleball adventures.
It may have been a makeshift local court before, and now you want to experience one that is state-of-the-art. Playing with a club and wanting to play at a casual arena may appeal to you. Finding a good pickleball spot is always easier when you know your options.
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Playing pickleball in the right place can also lead you to new partners or opponents who are more comparable to you than your current opponents.
The United States pickleball players and venues are in abundance thanks to the growing pickleball movement. The number of courts is increasing every day. There are pickleball courts in gyms, churches, and even some condos that are adding them over the course of the year. Pickleball courts are even available at Airbnbs these days. All you need to do is know where to look.
Here are five places to start your search:
- The community center in your area
- Tennis clubs
- Membership facilities for pickleball
- USA Pickleball Places2Play Website and App
- Groups on Facebook
Places to Play Pickleball in the US:
USA Pickleball Association – This is the best resource for finding pickleball courts across the country. Visit: www.places2play.org
Inside of the Bend Area
Pickleball Zone Bend
63040 NE 18th Street, Bend OR 97702 – Map
Sign Up: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/Index/2151
Courts: There are eight indoor courts dedicated to tennis. There are four for members and four for the public
Play: All levels
Open: 8:30-AM to 7:30 PM daily
Cost: Court rental $30 per hour. Up to 8 players per court
Contact: www.pzbend.com, 541-323-0100
Note: Punch cards and memberships are available. An on-site pro shop and lounge are also available
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Crown Villa RV Club
60801 Brosterhouse Rd., Bend, OR 97702 – Map
Courts: 2 outdoor
Play: All Levels
Open: Mon-Sun from 8:00 a.m. – dusk or 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for visitors who are registered guests of the park
Contact: 888-991-5349, www.crownvillarvresort.com
Bend Hoops
1307 NE 1st St, Bend – Map
Courts: 4 indoor
Play: All Levels
Playing is welcome on a drop-in basis, but schedule times vary. The weekly schedule can be found on Meetup.
Contact: (541) 306-4693, info@bendhoops.com www.bendhoops.com
Ponderosa Park
225 SE 15th Street, Bend, OR 97702 (enter off of SE Wilson Avenue) – Map
Courts: 2 outdoor
Play: Mixed
Open: Drop-in. Set your own times.
Cost: Free
Note: You must provide your own balls and net(s). The venue has restrooms, which makes it a great choice.
Larkspur Community Center, Home of the Bend Senior Center
Larkspur Park – 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend, OR 97702 – Map
Courts: 1 outdoor court, bring your own net
Play: Beginner to Intermediate
Contact: Larkspur Community Center – Bend Park and Recreation District (bendparksandrec.org ; 541-389-7275
Note: There is a restroom next door. The facility is great for learning the game and the staff is friendly!
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Broken Top Club
62000 Broken Top Drive, Bend, OR 97702 – Map
Courts: 8 outdoor
Play: Intermediate
Note: Members or guests of members are required to play at Broken Top.
Quail Park
2755 Regency Street, Bend, OR 97701 – Map
Courts: 1 outdoor; a second court is available if the basketball court isn’t in use and you have your own net
Play: Mixed
Open: Drop-in. Set your own times.
Cost: Free
Note: Balls must be brought by you. During the summer, a portable bathroom is provided at this beautiful setting.
Widgi Creek Pickleball
18707 SW Century Dr., Bend, OR 97702 – Map
Sign Up: https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/Index/2655
Courts: There are 10 indoor courts. The event is free and open to the public.
Play: Court games, round-robins, drop-ins and challenges
Open: 9AM to 8PM daily
Cost: $12 for up to two hours of court use per person.
Contact: Email them at pickleball@widgi.com or call 541-797-7070 during business hours.
Note: There is a punch-card system as well as memberships available.
Outside of the Bend Area
La Pine Pickleball Club
Finley Butte Sports Complex at 51390 Walling Lane in La Pine, OR – Map
Courts: 8 outdoor
Play: All levels. We welcome beginners. We have some equipment available
Cost: General public will be charged $5.00 for drop-ins. La Pine Pickleball Club members play for free.
Contact: https://www.lapineparks.org/– 541-536-2223, or https://lapinepickleball.com/
Sisters Country Pickleball Club
Locust Street Pickleball Courts, behind Sisters Elementary School on Highway 20 and Locust Street, Sisters, OR 97759 – MAP
Courts: 2 outdoor
Play: All levels, free public drop-in from 8:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday through Friday
Contact: https://sisterspickleballclub.com/, 541-549-2091
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Eagle Crest Pickleball Club at Eagle Crest Resort
Ridge Sports Center – 8100 Cooper’s Hawk Drive, Redmond, OR 97756 – Map
Courts: 2 indoor
Play: Intermediate to Advanced, beginners are welcome by arrangement
Lakeside Sports Center
575 Oxbow Loop, Redmond, OR 97756 – Map
Courts: 4 outdoor
Contact: https://www.eaglecrestpickleballclub.com/
Sam Johnson Park
333 SW 15th St., Redmond, OR 97756 – Map
Courts: Eight dedicated courts in a public park.
Open: Sunup to sundown, 7 days per week
Cost: Free
Contact: Mary Ann Steele</>, 541-419-5443
Note: Excellent facility for learning pickleball
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Sage Springs Club & Spa
17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 – Map
Courts: 4 indoor
Play: All levels
Fort Rock Park
57455 Abbot Dr, Sunriver, OR – Map
Courts: There are 6 outdoor courts that can be reserved for play.
Play: All levels, beginners through advanced (varies based on attendance).
Contact: 541-593 5707; Thousand Trails RV Park 17480 S. Century Drive, Sunriver, OR 97707 – Map
Courts: 4 outdoor
Play: All levels
Contact: www.thousandtrails.com/oregon/bend-sunriver-rv-campground
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