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Join a community where fun meets fitness, competition builds connection, and every player has a place on the court.

Join Washington DC Pickleball

We are Washington DC Pickleball, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting amateur pickleball in the nation's capital.  We work closely with the Department of Parks and Recreation and with the National Park Service to provide opportunities for players of all levels to enjoy. 

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  • 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.

  • 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.

    Find out more here: https://www.picleague.org/ 

    • Rosedale (1701 Gales St NE, Washington, DC 20002)

    • Every Friday: 11:00-12:15

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

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

Community Programs

Announcements

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2025 DC DPR Pickleball Challenge, Senior Games and PPA National Amateur Tournament Qualifier

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September 6-7th, 2025 at Southeast Tennis & Learning Center

Join us for DC’s premier indoor pickleball tournament — the 2025 DC DPR Pickleball Challenge & Senior Games! This skill-level and age-group event features Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles play, and is part of the PPA Amateur State Championships Series. Medalists qualify for the year-end World Championship in Dallas, TX, with registration discounts for winners.

Early registration opens May 15, with special pricing for DC residents and a free t-shirt for those who register by August 15. All matches will take place indoors at Southeast Tennis & Learning Center.

Open to players age 10+ • Brackets based on skill level and age • DUPR-sanctioned

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