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Pickleball paddles and Pickleballs on an outdoor pickleball court.
This page contains information about pickleball, including which parks have pickleball courts, how many courts are available at each park, how to sign up for registered pickleball activities with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), and general rules and etiquette.
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Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, combining the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Whether you are new to pickleball or an avid player, PP&R offers many places for you to play pickleball both indoors and outdoors.

If you are looking for information about tennis, visit our tennis page.   

Where to Play

Outdoor courts

The outdoor courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please limit play to 60 minutes when courts are in demand as a courtesy to other players. Play from dawn to dusk. 

  • Portland Tennis Center | 324 NE 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97232
    16 outdoor hard courts, permanent lines, nets provided.  Available from mid June until early September. Mixer Activities. Registration is required. No court reservations. Amenities: restrooms and water.  
  • Columbia Park | 4503 N Lombard St., Portland, OR 97203
    8 Outdoor hard courts, free, permanent lines, bring your own net. Amenities: restrooms and water.
  • Pier Park | 10325 N Lombard St., Portland OR 97203
    4 Outdoor concrete courts, free, permanent lines, bring your own net. Amenities: restrooms. 
  • Sellwood Park | 7987 SE Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97202
    8 Outdoor hard courts, free, permanent lines, bring your own net. Amenities: restrooms and water.
  • Laurelhurst Park | 3789 SE Oak St., Portland, OR 97214
    2 Outdoor ‘pickleball only’ hard courts, free, permanent lines, nets included. Amenities: restrooms and water.
  • Gabriel Park  | 4508 SW Nevada St., Portland, OR 97219
    6 Outdoor ‘pickleball only’ hard courts, free, permanent lines, nets included.  Amenities: restrooms and water.

Indoor Courts

Registered Activities 

All pickleball activities will require an ActiveNet account and pre–registration.

Sign up for Pickleball Activities

  • Southwest Community Center | 6820 SW 45th Ave., Portland, OR 97219
    Indoor wood courts, permanent lines, nets provided. Registration is required. No court reservations. Amenities: restrooms and water. 
  • St. Johns Community Center | 8427 N Central St., Portland, OR 97203
    Indoor wood courts, permanent lines, nets provided. Registration is required. No court reservations. Amenities: restrooms and water. 

Drop-In Activities - Visit the community center page for schedule details. 

East Portland Community Center | 740 SE 106th Ave., Portland, OR 97216
4 courts, $6 for adults/$5 for seniors

Southwest Community Center | 6820 SW 45th Ave., Portland, OR 97219
5 courts, $6 for adults/$5 for seniors 

St. Johns Community Center | 8427 N Central St., Portland, OR 97203
2 courts, $6/Adult and $5 for seniors

Montavilla Community Center | 8219 NE Glisan St., Portland, OR 97220
3 courts, $6 for adults/$5 for seniors 


General Rule Etiquette 

PP&R is committed to being a good neighbor in the community and is working towards minimizing the amount of potentially bothersome noise from pickleball to neighbors surrounding parks. We understand that there is a need for permitted pickleball spaces, so PP&R has sanctioned pickleball courts at Columbia, Pier, Sellwood, and Gabriel Park. Most tennis court areas in our parks are not far enough away from homes to properly attenuate the noise from pickleball play. PP&R is adding pickleball striping on the courts in our parks where we do have adequate distance (at least 300 to 600 feet away from homes).  Conditions vary by site and PP&R seeks flexibility when considering pickleball court striping. Finally, please note that striping for pickleball at some existing park sites was completed before noise concerns were fully known, and before the distance metric (330 to 600 feet) was set. PP&R will continue to consider and address where possible, any noise concerns, while striving to meet expanding pickleball demand.

  • Pickleball Courts are open for first come/first served basis
  • Courts are open from Dawn to Dusk.
  • Pickleball play is only permitted on pickleball courts. No painting, taping, or chalking lines is allowed on PP&R tennis courts. 
  • PP&R may reserve courts for programs. 
  • Limit play to one hour if others are waiting.
  • Proper court etiquette & sportsmanship is required.
  • Pickleball equipment or equivalent only.
  • Please wait outside the fence for others to finish.
  • Be aware surface is slippery when wet.
  • Skateboard, scooters, bicycles, rollerblades, skates, glass bottles, & smoking/vaping are prohibited.
  • Water only. No food, gum or non-water drinks or glass containers permitted on the courts.
  • Shoes, chairs or any items that mark the court are not allowed.
  • Each game is played to 11. Teams must win by two. 
  • For safety purposes, please keep the entire court clear of any apparatus, bags or water bottles.
  • No reservations will be taken and single players are not permitted to “hold” a court until their partner arrives.

Contact

PP&R Customer Service Center

Location

Park Location or Entrance
324 NE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
Park Location or Entrance
N Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue
Portland, OR 97203

Pier Park

Park
Park Location or Entrance
N Lombard Street and Bruce Avenue
Portland, OR 97203
Park Location or Entrance
SE 7th Avenue and Miller Street
Portland, OR 97202
Park Location or Entrance
NW Corner of SE César E. Chávez Blvd. and Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
Park Location or Entrance
SW 45th Avenue and Vermont Street
Portland, OR 97219
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