A drone shot of an outdoor pickleball court featuring blue and green courts in a park

Finding A Local Pickleball Game

How To Find A Local Place To Play Pickleball

It may feel difficult finding your way into a local pickleball community, but it’s actually quite easy, once you know where to look.

Search and Scout

Sometimes it’s just about knowing where to look and when to show up. Typically, parks and public tennis courts are the best place to start. Yes, cities are doing a great job at converting tennis, handball, and other courts which used to be more popular into pickleball courts, as the sport continues to grow. 

Additionally, a lot of private establishments like beer gardens, restaurants, and bars are building pickleball courts onto their property. 

Pay To Play

 If you’re unable to hunt down a good game, there’s always the option to pay for an in. Gyms are starting to incorporate pickleball courts. These are usually gyms with an expensive monthly membership fee, so it won’t be cheap.

Another option is to join a league. Leagues are a great way to meet locals, which might lead to park games and other locations. Here you can also pick your level and find others who are your same stage of game play.

Just Get Out There

It doesn’t matter where you find your next game, just that you’re out there, enjoying the sport and getting familiar with the court, rules, and speed. Every game tends to lead to the next, so remember to be social and ask if you see the opportunity.

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