Community Programs

Group of children and adults holding pickleball paddles on a pickleball court with a banner that says "Play Pickleball" and an American flag drawing.

Special Events

In partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, we hosted a sibling match event at Anacostia Park in October 2024.

Kids and mentors shared a 90-minute coaching session, with every participant learning to rally, play, and laugh together. Two pairs received paddle kits donated by the Washington DC Pickleball.

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DC Jail Program

Inspired by an article in the Washington Post about Roger BelAir teaching pickleball in prisons, volunteers from Washington DC Pickleball reached out to the DC Department of Corrections to see if a similar program was possible at the DC jail. The response was enthusiastic, and weekly play began at the jail in April 2024.

Since then the number of volunteers has grown to more than 10, with regular play occurring indoors in the gym, and outdoors on three courts painted for pickleball. We look forward to welcoming these new players to our pickleball community when they return home.

Group of eight women standing in a gymnasium holding pickleball paddles, smiling for a photo.

Parkinson's/Soft Play Pickleball

Designed for individuals who have physical challenges not limited to Parkinson's and/or would benefit from a slower, less competitive play environment. 

The group meets every Friday: 11:00-12:15 at Rosedale (1701 Gales St NE, Washington, DC 20002)

Please contact Ann Goodwin (202-669-1290) or Rosemary Freeman (202-577-8646)