Players of pickleball, a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping-pong invented in 1965, use an oversized paddle to hit a wiffleball across a badminton-sized court in singles or doubles play.
Rockville currently has two designated pickleball courts and multiple tennis courts with pickleball lines for drop-in play at our public parks and community centers. A variety of pickleball classes and leagues are offered throughout the year.
Pickleball Programs
Social Play
Interested in trying out pickleball? Come to our pickleball socials and learn how to play the game in a supportive and friendly social setting. We rotate through players, so everyone has a chance to play. Social play is held at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,
and Sundays.
Open Play at Community Centers
The Lincoln Park Community Center, Thomas Farm Community Center, and Twinbrook Community Recreation Center offer open gym schedules featuring pickleball and many other sports. A daily or annual membership is required.
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Courts are open from dawn to dusk and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. City recreation programs have priority over the use of the courts, so some may be reserved for class use and closed to the public. Lighted courts close at 10 p.m.
| Number of Courts | Lighted | Court Schedule | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome Athletic Park | 4 Official Pickleball Courts | No | View Schedule |
| Rockville Civic Center Park | 4 Courts with Pickleball Lines (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Dogwood Park | 1 Tennis Court with Pickleball Lines (Use tennis net.) 4 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | Yes | View Schedule |
| Fallsgrove Park | 4 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Glenora Park | 4 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Hillcrest Park | 2 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park | 4 Official Pickleball Courts | Yes | View Schedule |
| North Farm Park | 4 Courts with Pickleball Lines (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Potomac Woods Park | 4 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Rockcrest Park | 3 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Twinbrook Park | 4 Pickleball Courts (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
| Welsh Park | 6 Courts with Pickleball Lines (Bring your own net.) | No | View Schedule |
Contact
Recreation and Parks Department
240-314-8620
recreationclasses@rockvillemd.gov
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.