Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports both in Montgomery County and nationally. Pickleball is a fun, fast-paced, but low-impact sport that is a combination of several classic games – badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It’s played on either a shared court with tennis (players use the existing net or bring their own net) or a dedicated court with a tennis-like net that is 34 inches high. The sport uses paddles slightly larger than ping pong, and a plastic whiffle ball. Pickleball is easy for beginners of all ages to learn and often becomes very competitive among experienced players. Pickleball provides opportunities for active and social experiences. The sport was earlier limited to indoor recreation centers, but there has been a rising demand for outdoor play facilities.
Montgomery Parks is actively working to increase the number of pickleball courts. In April 2019, Montgomery Parks concluded a Pickleball Study. This study investigated service needs and gaps, user preference for facility location and design, and the service delivery strategies for a fast track implementation. The study was a multi-year collaborative process with participation and inputs from various stakeholders — different sport court users (Pickleball, Tennis, and other users), agencies (like Recreation Department, and Municipalities), and citizen representatives — to identify best solutions for creating more opportunities for outdoor pickleball.
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Argyle Local Park | 2 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User shares the net with tennis. | |
Bauer Drive Local Park | 6 dedicated pickleball courts. Courts have lights. | |
Calverton-Galway Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on two tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Cloverly Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Cannon Road Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on two tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Darnestown Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Damascus Recreational Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights |
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Dufief Local Park | 2 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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East Norbeck Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Glen Hills Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Good Hope Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Indian Springs Terrace Neighborhood Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Longwood Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Meadowood Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on two tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
Lights will be upgraded during FY23. Pickleball striping on one court will be fixed in Spring 2023. |
Mount Zion Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis court. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Olney Mill Neighborhood Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis court. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Piedmont Woods Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Quince Orchard Knolls Local Park | 2 pickleball courts on one tennis court. User can bring their pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Tilden Woods Local Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts using new design standard. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Seven Locks Local Park | 2 dedicated pickleball courts. Courts have lights. | |
South Gunner’s Branch Local Park | 2 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
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Sundown Road Local Park | 2 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
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Wheaton Regional Park Athletic Complex | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
In FY 24/25, three tennis courts will be converted to 8-10 dedicated pickleball courts, per the 2022 Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan (Approved June 2022). |
Wheaton Indoor Tennis | 6 pickleball courts on 3 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts are indoors. |
In FY 24/25, three tennis courts will be converted to 8-10 dedicated pickleball courts, per the 2022 Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan (Approved June 2022). |
White Flint Neighborhood Park | 4 pickleball courts on 2 tennis courts. User can bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
Park | Type | Details |
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Meadowbrook Local Park | Shared |
As part of larger park improvements during Winter/Spring 2023, pickleball striping will be added to two tennis courts to create 4 pickleball courts. User will be able to bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. Courts have lights. |
Fairland Recreational Park | Shared |
In Spring 2023, pickleball striping will be added to 1 tennis court to create 2 pickleball courts. User will be able to bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
Leland Neighborhood Park | Temporary/Shared | Tape pickleball striping will be added to one tennis court during Spring 2023 to gauge community reaction (courts are located close to homes, raising potential concerns about noise). Permanent pickleball striping may be added to one tennis court during Spring/Summer 2023. |
Burning Tree Local Park | Shared | Tennis courts to be renovated in FY 23/24; pickleball striping will be added to both tennis courts to create 4 pickleball courts. User will be able to bring their own pickleball net or share the net with tennis. |
Stewartown Local Park | Shared |
2 pickleball courts on 1 tennis court. To be completed in 2022-23 as part of a park refresher project. |
Dedicated |
In FY 24/25, three tennis courts will be converted to 8-10 dedicated pickleball courts, per the 2022 Wheaton Regional Park Master Plan (Approved June 2022). |
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Greenwood Local Park | Dedicated |
This park is currently being studied for improvements, which will likely include 2-3 dedicated pickleball courts. Implementation dates TBD. |
Johnson’s Local Park | Dedicated | This park is currently being studied for improvements, which will likely include 2-3 dedicated pickleball courts with lights. Implementation dates TBD. |
Chuck Kines, Project Manager
charles.kines@montgomeryparks.org
301-495-2184