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11 Best Pickleball Courts In Portland, Oregon
Portland is Oregon’s largest city. Does this mean there are many pickleball courts in Portland, as well?
Sitting on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, this city is known for its parks and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco mentality.
Basically, it is a prototype for a hipster city as everybody perceives it. The city is one of the most progressive cities that is thriving in art, theater, and music scenes. But what about pickleball and sports in general?
Well, I guess that more than 70 pickleball centers, public clubs, and YMCA courts speak for themselves when asked about the pickleball scene. But in the sea of these courts, which ones are the best?
Well, I have taken the liberty to compile the list of the best pickleball courts Portland has to offer. Shall we check it out?
Best Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Since I wasn’t introduced to Portland's pickleball scene until I came to this wonderful city, I didn’t expect to see that many outdoor courts. I was blown away by how many centers have professional courts, with conditions perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.
There are big sports centers with huge amounts of great courts on different surfaces, as well as intimate spots that will still offer you everything you ask for from a pickleball center. Let’s check out the best of them!
1. Babette Horenstein Tennis Center
Babette Horenstein Tennis Center is located on the west side of Portland, in the Five Oaks area.
This huge center offers the best tennis courts in Portland but the most important for us is that it offers 14 professional dedicated pickleball courts with permanent nets and lines. Out of them, 8 are outdoor ones.
Even in colder months, it has 6 indoor courts so the pickleball fun never stops really. In the facility you can find a sports equipment shop in case you need any gear for the game.
In my personal opinion, this is the best center for people that want to concentrate just on pickleball games, without any distractions. So reserve the courts, bring your friends, and let the games begin!
Address: 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, OR, 97006
Contact Phone: (503) 629-6331
Website: Babette Horenstein Tennis Center
Open Times: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
2. The People’s Court
The People’s Court is located in the Madison South block, in the downtown area of Portland. Just as the name says this wonderful center is really the people’s place since the pickleball community often gathers here to play, talk, and help each other's game.
This club offers 11 professional pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets. 6 courts are located outside and 5 courts are indoors so you won’t have to worry about not having a court for yourself because there are plenty!
The courts can be reserved but you will have to pay a one-time fee to play pickleball here.
Address: 2700 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220
Contact Phone: (503) 455-4843
Website: The People’s Court
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
3. Portland Tennis Center
Portland Tennis Center is located in the Kerns district in the heart of Portland's downtown area. This center offers 15 amazing outdoor courts with permanent lines overlaid over tennis courts and portable nets provided.
Don’t worry, while there are plenty of differences between a tennis and a pickleball court, everything will be well-adjusted so you won’t have any problems playing it.
Reservations are not available and you will have to register and pay for their sessions on the center's website to play so check out the page for more information.
Address: 324 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR, 97232, USA
Contact Phone: (503) 823-3190
Website: Portland Tennis Center
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 6:45 a.m. to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
4. Max Patterson Memorial City Park
Max Patterson Memorial City Park is a public park in the far south Gladstone area of Portland. This is a public park with 8 free pickleball courts with permanent lines and portable nets available, courtesy of the Portland government and pickleball community.
The courts are wheelchair accessible so everyone can come and enjoy their pickleball games.
Address: 420 E Exeter St, Gladstone, OR, 97027
Contact Phone: (503) 557-2769
Website: Max Patterson Memorial City Park
Open Times: Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price: Free
5. Sellwood Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Sellwood Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts are located in the Sellwood Moreland south area of Portland. This is also a public park option with 8 courts with permanent lines.
There are no nets so don’t forget to bring yours! Of course, the courts are free and you have basic amenities available.
Address: 987 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
Contact Phone: (503) 823-7529
Website: Sellwood Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Free
Best Indoor Pickleball Courts
It is well known that the North-West of the USA can get freezing cold in the autumn and winter seasons. But who says that pickleball should be stopped in the colder seasons?
All of these indoor courts are equipped with professional pickleball courts and they often have more amenities than the outdoor courts you could have seen in the city.
Competitions and events of the pickleball community are often organized in these indoor pickleball centers so if you are a pickleball fan you will find competitions here to test your skills and even, maybe, connect with fellow pickleballers!
Let’s check out these indoor pickleball courts together!
1. Club Green Meadows
Club Green Meadows is located in the Five Corners area on the north side of Portland. This club offers a mind-boggling 17 courts! These are permanent courts overlaid over tennis courts with portable nets available.
And yes - you can play pickleball on a tennis court, as long as there are pickleball lines which this location has taken care of.
This is a rather basic pickleball and tennis center so don’t expect any special amenities. Again, this is still better than public courts that don’t have colder months options.
So if you want to train hard and play harder, these clubs where pickleball community trains are the best option for you to become a pickleball specialist and professional! Stay hard!
Other than pickleball there is also a golf course for leisure time, a hall for banquets, celebrations, and business conferences.
Address: 7703 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver, WA, 98661
Contact Phone: (360) 256-1510
Website: Club Green Meadows
Open Times: Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
2. RECS
RECS is located on the south side of Portland, in the Johnson City area. This is a specialized pickleball center that offers professional courts for pro players but also entertains the wider audience in the pickleball community.
In this center, you will find 9 high-quality pickleball courts with permanent lines and nets. It is a very popular center for the inner pickleball community but they are very welcoming for you to come and meet new people and test / train your skills.
Also, the fact that they even have wheelchair accessibility proves how much they are inclusive and cherish the diversity of the community so truly everyone regardless of ability can come and train here.
Address: 17015 SE 82nd Dr, Clackamas, OR, 97015
Contact Phone: (503) 655-7529
Website: RECS
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
3. Vancouver Tennis Center
Vancouver Tennis Center is located on the north shore of the Columbia River in the Harney Heights area of Portland. This center offers 13 amazing pickleball courts with permanent lines, just don’t forget to bring your own net.
These courts are divided into 4 outdoor courts and 9 indoor courts with hard surfaces so regardless of weather you can enjoy your game with family and friends.
Address: 5300 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA, 98661
Contact Phone: (360) 773-5038
Website: Vancouver Tennis Center
Open Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: A membership is required
4. Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
Tualatin Hills Athletic Center is located on the west side of Portland, in the Elvenica area. This center offers 10 pickleball courts of which 6 are indoor type and 4 are outdoor type.
This also is divided into surfaces with indoor courts having wooden surfaces and outdoor courts having hard surfaces. The courts are dedicated pickleball courts with permanent lines and portable nets provided.
They also provide wheelchair accessibility for differently-abled populations so come down to play! The reservations can be arranged and all this is offered for a one-time small fee that you will pay to enjoy these courts.
Other than pickleball this center also offers badminton, basketball, volleyball, and table tennis, walking/jogging track where six laps equals one mile.
For kids and youth, this center provides classes in many different sports, art, dance, tumbling, and taekwondo classes for all ages.
Address: 50 NW 158th Ave, Beaverton, OR, 97006
Contact Phone: (503) 629-6330
Website: Tualatin Hills Athletic Center
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: Requires a one-time fee.
5. Hidden Creek Community Center
Hidden Creek Community Center is located by the Orenco Gardens community area on the west side of Portland. This community center offers 9 pickleball courts with permanent lines and portable nets provided.
Of these nine courts, 6 courts are indoors with wooden surfaces, and 3 are outdoors with hard surfaces. Also since this is a community center you can also check out other amenities they offer, from youth educational programs, to senior community activities.
Address: 5100 NE Hidden Creek Dr, Hillsboro, OR, 97124
Contact Phone: (503) 681-6120
Website: Hidden Creek Community Center
Open Times: Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: Contact for more information about payment
7. Mountain Park Racquet & Fitness Club
Mountain Park Racquet & Fitness Club is located in the Mt. Park community on the south side of Portland. This club offers 10 pickleball courts with permanent lines without nets so make sure to bring your own.
They also provide trainers and coaches to train you and teach you skills to better up your game of pickleball. Wheelchair accessibility is also provided. All this will be available for you if you become a member so join the Mountain Park Club!
Address: 3 Botticelli St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035
Contact Phone: (503) 635-3776
Website: Mountain Park Racquet & Fitness Club
Open Times: Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: A membership is required
Conclusion
So as you’ve seen on this list Portland truly is the pickleball center of Oregon state.
For summer options there is not any lack of outdoor spots for you to enjoy games with your friends and family. But the indoor centers are where all the community gathers and shares their experience with anybody willing to learn.
Just as the city is progressive with its social policies and culture, you can feel that the pickleball craze is present in Portland just as it is anywhere in the southern states.
So what are you waiting for, come to Portland and see what the local pickleball community has to offer.
Let’s start playing on the best pickleball courts in Portland!
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