Where to play Pickleball in Port Townsend
Discover all five of our fantastic courts across Jefferson County—from scenic outdoor venues to cozy indoor winter play.
Pickleball enthusiasts can enjoy the game at four welcoming locations throughout Port Townsend. Each venue offers unique playing experiences with varying schedules to accommodate players of all lifestyles. Check the specific times to find your perfect match and join our vibrant community on the courts! All of the Port Townsend Courts are located near reidential areas, so please be courteous to our neighbors.
Courthouse Park
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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, see below.
Mountain View
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Three courts. See the schedule, below, for types of play and the Club's dedicated hours.
Port Townsend High School
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Four courts with portable nets that are available Monday thru Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and 1:00 to 5:00 pm on Sunday at the Port Townsend High School.
Types of Play
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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
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Players organize their own game and again everyone is welcome.
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First Come - First served Play
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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
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Social Saturdays, Round Robin, Drills, Open Play (with a challenge court), and Beginner Lessons are PTPC programs that occur seasonally. Please check the News Section of this webpage for current programs at each location.
Court Schedules
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Mountain View Courts
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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
Due to the weather changing and difficulty in finding hosts this time of year, the PTPC is suspending Tuesday and Thursday Open Play sessions at the High School until next Spring. Additionally, starting in November, Intermediate Round Robin and Social Saturdays will start at 10:00 am.
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The courts at PTHS use the following schedule.
County Courthouse Park
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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.
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YMCA
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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.
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