Reserve a court or learn to play

Pickleball is available indoors at recreation centers and outdoor on tennis courts with pickleball lines. We also offer seasonal adult league play.

Pickleball in Boulder

Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department is excited to foster this fast-growing sport as best we can while maintaining our facilities.

More information: Racket Sports FAQs

Pickleball Classes and Leagues

Pickleball Instruction

Are you new to pickleball? Maybe you are an experienced player wanting to improve your skills? No matter your level of experience join us for pickleball classes!

  • Beginner classes: (Ages 16+) If you've never played pickleball before, this is designed for you! Taught by experienced instructors, you will learn the basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, coordination, beginner court time, and more!
  • Intermediate classes: (Age 16+) Continue to develop your game and learn some skills and drills from experienced instructors. This class is focused on improving your techniques and learning about new shots. You’ll be surprised how quickly you improve and how much fun you’ll have while doing it!

Pickleball Leagues

General league information

  • 2 play at once, any gender combination. 3 person roster max
  • Teams will play 1 match per night, for up to 1 hour.
  • Matches played at the SBRC or NBRC.
  • Leagues run for 7 weeks, ending with a best-match tournament.

Pickleball league details + sign up

Indoor Pickleball

Drop-in pickleball is offered inside our recreation center basketball gymnasiums. Indoor play is only available during the designated drop-in pickleball times, listed below, and pickleball nets are not available outside listed drop-in hours.

East Boulder Recreation Center

  • Monday: 1 to 3 pm and 6 to 8 pm on 3 indoor courts
  • Sunday: 2 to 4 pm on 3 indoor courts

South Boulder Recreation Center

  • Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30 to 3:30 pm on 3 indoor courts
  • Sunday: 9 to 11 am on 3 indoor courts

North Boulder Recreation Center

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 to 10:30 am on 3 indoor courts

Indoor drop-in pickleball is included with your daily entry fee or pass. Entry fees and pass options

East Boulder Community Center

  • Wednesday, October 23rd: The basketball gymnasium will be closed from 6 am until 2 pm for a staff wellness fair.

South Boulder Recreation Center

  • No changes to the gym schedule are currently planned.

North Boulder Recreation Center

  • No changes to the gym schedule are currently planned.

Outdoor Pickleball Drop-in Schedule

South Boulder Recreation Center

  • Monday through Friday: 8:30 to 11:30 am on 6 outdoor courts

North Boulder Recreation Center

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:30 to 10:30 am on 4 outdoor courts
  • Fridays: 6 to 9 pm on 4 outdoor courts

South Boulder Recreation Center

  • No changes to the outdoor pickleball court schedule are currently planned.

North Boulder Recreation Center

  • No changes to the outdoor pickleball court schedule are currently planned.