Port Townsend Pickleball Club
Places to Play
There are three locations where the public can play pickleball in Port Townsend WA . Play times vary by location and are listed below. The Port Townsend Pickleball Club strongly encourages play that embodies the original ethos of pickleball that includes respect for fellow players, fair play, and sportsman-like conduct. In this regard, we follow guidelines set forth by USA Pickleball, the national governing body for pickleball in the US. Please take the time to read their (and our) guidance and have fun!
Courthouse Park
Two courts. No reservations needed, open to the public. Please read the rules and regulations before entering the gate. For more information about the Courthouse Park Courts, click here.
Mountain View
Three courts. See the schedule, below, for types of play and the Club's dedicated hours.
PT High School
Four courts with portable nets that are available Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Port Townsend High School.
Fairgrounds Erickson Building
November through March
One court for Port Townsend Pickleball Club members only
Play scheduled by PTPC Hosts posted on Playtime Scheduler
$5 (exact change) Fee per Session
Club Activities
Social Saturdays (Saturdays from 10:00a-12:00p at the High School)
Open play for players of all skill levels are welcomed to drop in. Most players arrive between 9:00a-10:00a.
Types of Play and Schedules
Types of Play
The PTPC Board has developed the following types of play for Port Townsend courts.
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Open play - players drop in and wait to rotate in and out of games with others, which results in a mix of skill levels and everyone being welcome. If all courts are full, or if there are fewer than 4 waiting players, those waiting should follow this procedure:
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Place your paddle on the board in the order that you arrived, starting on the left.
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When a game is finished, rotate as follows:
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If only one player is waiting, the two winners remain on the court but split up for the next game. Choose which of the losing players will sit out by any method you like.
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If 2 – 6 players are waiting, 2 new players go in and the losers of the game sit out. The winners split up.
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When there are two or more players waiting, no one may play more than two games in a row.
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If 7 or more players are waiting, 4 go in and 4 come out.
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If a situation arises that is not covered by these procedures, please deal with it in the spirit of equalizing playing time.
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Organized Play - players organize their own game and again everyone is welcome.
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First come - First served play - courts are available to whoever arrives first.
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One hour time limit from the start of play if others are waiting, regardless of when they arrived.
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No reservations allowed. You must be present to hold your place in line for the next open court.
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PTPC Programs - Social Saturdays, Round Robin, Drills, MOTHS (Monarchs of the Holey Sphere) competitions, and Beginner Lessons are PTPC programs that occur seasonally. Please check this webpage for current programs at each location.
Court Schedules
Mountain View Courts
Mountain View Courts are Organized Play, where both Club members and non-members are allowed to schedule 2-hour sessions, starting on odd hours (i.e., 7am, 9am,11am, etc.) through Playtime Scheduler. Scheduled play will have priority over non-scheduled play. Walk-ons are allowed on open courts for the remainder of any 2-hour session.
Port Townsend High School
The courts at PTHS use the following schedule.
County Courthouse Park
The Courthouse Courts will be a combination of Open Play with accommodation for some Recreational Play (families, beginners, and groups that don’t want to participate in the Open Play) from 8:00AM to dusk. Players should use the paddle rack system, and directions are posted at both gates and next to the paddle racks. For more information visit the county's website.
Fairgrounds Erickson Building (November - March)
The court at the Erickson Building uses the following schedule. Members can join any Open Play session posted by a Host regardless of rating... but do so at their own risk
YMCA
Indoor pickleball courts are available at the YMCA. If you are interested in playing, please visit the Olympic Peninsula YMCA website and follow the instructions given there.