Where to Play Pickleball in Portland, Oregon (2026)
Last reviewed 2 June 2026 against every venue's primary source. We list 30 open pickleball venues across Portland and the western suburbs (Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Hillsboro). 14 of 15 Portland city venues are confirmed first-party — a 93% verification rate for the city proper. Several suburban venues are still being confirmed.
Portland has one of the most democratic pickleball systems of any major US city: four community centers offering indoor drop-in at $6/session, six free outdoor parks, and a growing cluster of private clubs. The city's investment in outdoor courts is real — 35+ outdoor courts across six parks — but Portland players need to know one thing before they drive to a park with a ball and a paddle: most Portland outdoor courts do not provide nets. Gabriel Park (SW Portland, 6 courts) and Laurelhurst Park (NE Portland, 2 courts) are the exceptions with nets installed. At Columbia Park, Sellwood Park, Pier Park, and Hillside Park, you bring your own.
The indoor scene divides naturally between the city community center network ($6/person, no advance booking needed for drop-in), which is some of the best-value indoor pickleball in any large American city, and private clubs that serve players who want reserved court time, leagues, and dedicated programming.
This guide covers the full metro, organized by geography. 93% of Portland proper venues are verified from primary sources — Portland Parks & Recreation's official pickleball hub (portland.gov/parks/recreation/pickleball) is one of the most current and complete city parks pickleball resources in the country.
The short answer for each type of player
You want drop-in indoor courts without a membership, cheapest option: Four Portland Parks & Recreation community centers offer indoor pickleball at $6/session for adults, $5 for seniors — no membership, walk-in during facility hours. Best starting point: East Portland Community Center (4 courts, 740 SE 106th Ave, (503) 823-3450) for players on the east side; Southwest Community Center (5 courts, 6820 SW 45th Ave, (503) 823-2840) for SW Portland.
You want a private club with the most courts and no membership required: The People's Courts (14 courts — 6 indoor + 6 outdoor + 2 skinny singles, 2700 NE 82nd Ave, (503) 455-4843, thepeoplescourts.com) — open daily 8am–10pm. Drop-in open play $18/person ($14 seniors, $12 Monday nights). Court rental also available: indoor $40/hr weekdays, $49/hr evenings + weekends; outdoor $30/hr weekdays, $40/hr evenings + weekends.
You want a private club on the west side: Pickleball Kingdom Tigard (13 indoor courts, 16800 SW 72nd Ave, Tigard, (503) 446-8450, pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/tigard-or/) — membership-based with unlimited open play included. Hours Mon–Fri 6am–11pm, Sat–Sun 7am–9pm.
You want free outdoor courts with nets already there: Gabriel Park (6 outdoor courts with nets, 4508 SW Nevada St, 97219) for SW Portland; Laurelhurst Park (2 outdoor courts with nets, 3789 SE Oak St, 97214) for NE Portland and inner SE.
You want outdoor courts (and will bring a net): Sellwood Park (8 courts, SE Portland, 5am–midnight) or Columbia Park (8 courts, N Portland, 5am–midnight) are the largest outdoor free venues — but plan to bring a portable net.
You want the biggest club in the suburbs: Cascade Athletic Club Gresham (10 courts — 6 indoor + 4 outdoor, 19201 SE Division St, (503) 665-4142, cascadeac.com) for east-metro players; Jumbo's Pickleball Beaverton (9 indoor courts, 16340 NW Bethany Ct, Beaverton, (971) 441-6131) for the Beaverton/Hillsboro corridor.
Portland Parks & Recreation — The City's Network
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) publishes and maintains a dedicated pickleball hub at portland.gov/parks/recreation/pickleball listing every city-operated pickleball location. The hub is reliable and current; confirm session availability there before visiting.
Indoor drop-in community centers — $6 adults / $5 seniors
All four centers are open daily and accept drop-in play during facility hours. No advance registration required for general drop-in; some centers also run structured leagues and registered programs (those require advance booking).
East Portland Community Center — 4 courts 740 SE 106th Ave, Portland, OR 97216 · (503) 823-3450 Four indoor pickleball courts. The largest PP&R indoor pickleball facility in the city. Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm, Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 8am–5pm. The Far East Portland location is the starting point for players in Lents, Centennial, and the 97216/97220 ZIP codes.
→ East Portland Community Center
Southwest Community Center — 5 courts 6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland, OR 97219 · (503) 823-2840 Five indoor wood courts for drop-in and registered programs. Hours: Mon–Fri 5:30am–9pm, Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 8am–5pm. The best indoor option for SW Portland residents (Multnomah, Maplewood, Vermont Hills ZIP codes).
Montavilla Community Center — 3 courts 8219 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220 · (503) 823-4101 Three indoor drop-in courts. No advance registration for general drop-in — pay at front desk. Hours: Mon 9am–7pm, Tue–Fri 8:30am–7pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun closed.
St. Johns Community Center — 2 courts 8427 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203 · (503) 823-3192 Two indoor courts in the St. Johns neighborhood (far north Portland). Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am–6pm, Wed 8am–8pm, Sat 9am–1pm, Sun closed. The only PP&R indoor option north of the Columbia Slough.
Outdoor parks — free, first-come first-served
Important note about nets: Portland outdoor courts vary on whether nets are provided. Two parks have nets installed (Gabriel Park and Laurelhurst Park). The others require players to bring their own portable net. This is explicitly noted per-venue below.
Gabriel Park — SW Portland (6 courts, nets provided) ✓ 4508 SW Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219 Six dedicated outdoor hard courts with nets in place. Free, first-come first-served. The best free outdoor option for SW Portland — six dedicated courts with permanent nets is unusually good for a public park. Park hours (standard Portland parks): open until midnight.
Laurelhurst Park — NE Portland / Buckman (2 courts, nets provided) ✓ 3789 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214 Two dedicated outdoor hard courts with permanent lines and nets. Free, FCFS. Laurelhurst Park is one of Portland's most-used urban parks (registered with the National Register of Historic Places); these two courts are the best-positioned free courts with nets in NE Portland. Hours: 5am–10:30pm.
Sellwood Park — SE Portland (8 courts, BYONET) 7987 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97202 Eight outdoor hard courts with permanent lines. Bring your own portable net — not provided. Free, FCFS. One of the largest outdoor pickleball complexes in the city. Hours: 5am–midnight (parking lot closes 10pm). Sellwood/Westmoreland neighborhood.
Columbia Park — N Portland (8 courts, BYONET) 4503 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 Eight outdoor hard courts with permanent lines. Bring your own portable net — not provided. Free, FCFS. Hours: 5am–midnight. The largest outdoor complex in North Portland; serves the University Park, Portsmouth, and Arbor Lodge neighborhoods.
Pier Park — N Portland (4 courts, BYONET) 10325 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 Four outdoor concrete courts with permanent lines. Bring your own portable net. Free, FCFS. Hours: 5am–midnight. North Portland, near the St. Johns neighborhood.
Hillside Park — NW Portland (1 court, BYONET) 653 NW Culpepper Terrace, Portland, OR 97210 One dedicated outdoor court. Bring your own net. Free, FCFS. Hours: dawn to dusk. The only PP&R public court in NW Portland proper.
Portland Tennis Center — Seasonal (16 courts, summer only)
324 NE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97232 · (503) 823-3190
Sixteen outdoor hard courts with permanent lines and nets provided — but this venue is seasonal only: available as a registered pickleball activity from mid-June to early September. Registration required via portland.gov/parks; fee varies by program. This is a meaningful summer option (the largest outdoor net-provided complex in the city) but is not available in fall, winter, or spring.
Private clubs — Portland proper
The People's Courts — NE Portland (14 courts)
2700 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 · (503) 455-4843 · thepeoplescourts.com
Fourteen courts at a 48,000 sq ft multi-activity venue in NE Portland: 6 indoor courts, 6 outdoor courts, and 2 skinny singles courts. Also features cornhole, bocce, disc golf, ping-pong, arcade, and two kitchens. Open daily 8am–10pm, no membership required.
Court pricing:
- Open play drop-in: $18/person ($14 seniors); $12 Monday nights
- Indoor court rental: $40/hr weekdays 8am–5pm; $49/hr evenings and weekends
- Outdoor court rental: $30/hr weekdays 8am–5pm; $40/hr evenings and weekends
The People's Courts is Portland's closest equivalent to the entertainment-pickleball model (bar + courts + food) — though it leans more "sports activity complex" than "bar-and-pickle." The $12 Monday open play and the $18 walk-in rate are the most accessible private-club pricing in the city.
Jumbo's Pickleball — Lloyd Center (8 courts)
2320 Lloyd Center, Portland, OR 97232 · (503) 208-2888 · jumbospickleball.com/portland
Eight tour-level indoor courts above the former Barnes & Noble at Lloyd Center mall, in the inner NE Portland / Lloyd District neighborhood. Open play drop-in available daily; reservations also available. Membership tiers: Royal and Senior (pricing not posted — contact via [email protected] or book at portland.jumbospickleball.com). Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm.
Jumbo's Portland opened as Lloyd Center was transitioning — and the courts above the old bookstore are an only-in-Portland kind of venue. The Lloyd District location makes it walkable from the Lloyd MAX station and bikeable from Buckman, Kerns, and Sullivan's Gulch.
West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club — SW Portland (8 courts, membership)
2200 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Portland, OR 97225 · (503) 646-4106 · wamclubs.com/west-hills
Four indoor + four outdoor pickleball courts at a full-service private racquet club on the west side. Membership required; court reservations required. Also has 8 indoor + 5 outdoor tennis courts, pool, and fitness facilities. Hours: Mon–Fri 5:15am–10pm, Sat 6am–10pm, Sun 7:30am–10pm. The right answer for SW Portland or Beaverton players who want a full-club experience with both indoor and outdoor play.
→ West Hills Racquet & Fitness
Western suburbs (Washington County)
Pickleball Kingdom Tigard — 13 courts
16800 SW 72nd Ave, Tigard, OR 97224 · (503) 446-8450 · pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/tigard-or/
Thirteen indoor courts at the Pickleball Kingdom franchise, which opened in Tigard and operates in part as Pickleball Kingdom Northwest (kingdomnorthwest.com). Membership-based: unlimited open play and court reservations included in membership. Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–11pm, Sat–Sun 7am–9pm.
Tigard is a 15-minute drive from downtown Portland but well-positioned for players in Tualatin, Beaverton, Sherwood, and King City. At 13 indoor courts, Pickleball Kingdom Tigard is the largest single dedicated private club in the metro area.
Jumbo's Pickleball Beaverton — 9 courts
16340 NW Bethany Ct, Beaverton, OR 97006 · (971) 441-6131 · jumbospickleball.com/beaverton
Nine indoor courts in the former Indoor Goals soccer facility — the first dedicated multi-court indoor pickleball gym on Portland's west side when it opened in February 2024. 27,000 sq ft. Membership tiers available. The Beaverton location fills a geographic gap: there was no dedicated private pickleball club between downtown Portland and the Washington County suburbs before Jumbo's Beaverton opened. Note: some details not yet confirmed from the primary source.
→ Jumbo's Pickleball Beaverton
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)
THPRD operates multiple facilities in Beaverton with pickleball programming. The most confirmed options:
Babette Horenstein Tennis Center — 15707 SW Walker Rd, Beaverton, (503) 629-6331. Indoor courts (fall–spring) and outdoor courts (summer). Reservations via THPRD portal (thprd.org). Court count not published on official page.
Tualatin Hills Athletic Center — 50 NW 158th Ave, Beaverton, (503) 629-6330. Multiple indoor courts; pickleball confirmed among gym activities. Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–10pm, Sat 8am–10pm, Sun 10am–10pm.
Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center — 9985 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, (503) 629-6313. Indoor drop-in pickleball (opened 2024). Portable nets, rotational format.
Cedar Hills Park — 2300 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton. Three lighted outdoor multiuse courts; nets available free from THAC or Cedar Hills Rec Center. Reservable May 1–Sep 30 (Mon/Wed/Fri 10am–1pm; Tue/Thu 5–8pm); open play at other times.
All THPRD facilities are not-yet-confirmed for specific court counts; verify current pickleball schedules at thprd.org/activities/sports/pickleball.
East metro (Gresham area)
Cascade Athletic Club — Gresham (10 courts)
19201 SE Division St, Gresham, OR 97030 · (503) 665-4142 · cascadeac.com/gresham/sports-programs/pickleball/
Ten courts (6 indoor + 4 outdoor) at the Cascade Athletic Club's east Portland / Gresham location. Programs include open play, leagues, clinics, and private lessons. Drop-in open play: $18–$30/session (member/non-member). Senior open play: Mon/Wed/Fri 9–11am. Reservations available up to 7 days in advance for members, same-day for non-members. Contact: [email protected].
→ Cascade Athletic Club Gresham
South metro (Lake Oswego, Tigard, Tualatin)
George Rogers Park — Lake Oswego (6 courts, free) 611 S State St, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Six dedicated outdoor pickleball courts, run jointly by the Lake Oswego Pickleball Club and Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation. Free (donations welcome). The club organizing schedule is maintained by the Lake Oswego Pickleball Club (lakeoswegopickleballclub.org).
Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC) — 3 indoor courts 17525 Stafford Rd, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Three indoor pickleball courts in the gymnasium. Open play schedule: Tue 8–10am, Wed 1:30–3:30pm, Thu 7–9pm, Sun 8–11am. Level rotation system. Access via City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation (ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/pickleball-0).
Summerlake Park — Tigard (4 courts, free) 11450 SW Winter Lake Dr, Tigard, OR 97223 Four dedicated outdoor pickleball courts; drop-in play with scheduled blocks. City of Tigard Parks (tigard-or.gov).
Tualatin Community Park — Tualatin (6 courts) 18880 SW Martinazzi Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062 · (503) 691-3061 Six courts; program and club play Mon/Wed/Thu 5–8pm, Sat–Sun 8am–1pm. Annual registration: $20/year residents, $24/year non-residents. Access organized via authorized club coordinators at tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/pickleball.
Hillsboro (west metro)
Hidden Creek Park East (formerly 53rd Avenue Community Park) — 6 courts, free Hillsboro, OR — 6 dedicated outdoor courts with permanent nets and lights. City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation (hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/parks-nature/pickleball).
Reedville Creek Park — 4 courts, free 7500 SE Frances Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123 — 4 outdoor asphalt courts with permanent lines; BYONET. City of Hillsboro.
Portland pickleball by neighborhood / quadrant
| Area | Best free option | Best paid / club option |
|---|---|---|
| Inner NE / Lloyd District | Laurelhurst Park (2 courts, nets) | Jumbo's Lloyd Center (8 indoor, drop-in) |
| NE Portland / 82nd Ave | — | The People's Courts (14 courts, $18 drop-in) |
| SE Portland / Sellwood | Sellwood Park (8 courts, BYONET) | SW Community Center (across the river, 5 indoor) |
| SW Portland / Multnomah | Gabriel Park (6 courts, nets provided) | SW Community Center (5 indoor, $6), West Hills Racquet (membership) |
| N Portland / St. Johns | Columbia Park (8 courts, BYONET), Pier Park (4 courts) | St. Johns Community Center (2 indoor, $6) |
| NE Portland / Montavilla | — | Montavilla Community Center (3 indoor, $6) |
| Far East Portland / Lents | — | East Portland Community Center (4 indoor, $6) |
| Tigard / Tualatin | Summerlake Park (4 free) | Pickleball Kingdom Tigard (13 indoor, membership) |
| Beaverton | Cedar Hills Park (3 outdoor, THPRD) | Jumbo's Beaverton (9 indoor) |
| Gresham | Aspen Highlands Park (2 free) | Cascade Athletic Club (10 courts) |
| Lake Oswego | George Rogers Park (6 free outdoor) | LORAC indoor (structured sessions) |
What Portland's pickleball scene is getting right — and what it's missing
Getting right: The city's investment in outdoor pickleball is significant. 35+ free outdoor courts across six parks, plus four $6/session community centers, is better public infrastructure than most comparable US cities. The Portland Parks official pickleball page is one of the most complete and current public parks pickleball resources we've seen.
Worth noting: The BYONET situation at most outdoor parks is the city's biggest usability friction point. A player who drives to Sellwood Park without a net cannot play. Gabriel Park (6 courts with nets, SW Portland) and Laurelhurst Park (2 courts with nets, NE/inner SE) are the clear "arrive and play" outdoor options; the others require preparation.
What's missing (mid-2026): Portland has no bar-and-pickle entertainment venue of the Houston or Atlanta scale. The People's Courts has food and games adjacent to the courts, but it is not primarily a dining/drinking venue. Chicken N Pickle, Dill Dinkers, or a similar national chain has not arrived as of this writing. The west-side gap (large private indoor club between downtown and Beaverton) was filled by Jumbo's Beaverton in 2024.
Data integrity notes
The following venues are in our database with open verification questions:
- Matt Dishman Community Center — official portland.gov/parks/recreation/pickleball does NOT list Matt Dishman as a current pickleball location. This venue is in our database but may no longer offer pickleball (or may never have). Call (503) 823-3673 before visiting.
- Rose City Pickleball (Beaverton) — official site indicates this may be a club/association rather than a physical venue; no hours or court count published. Verify at rosecitypickleball.com.
- THPRD facilities (Babette Horenstein, Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, Conestoga RAC) — pickleball confirmed but court counts not published on official pages. Verify at thprd.org.
- George Rogers Park / LORAC (Lake Oswego), Summerlake Park (Tigard), Tualatin Community Park — all confirmed from primary-source pages, but some details (court counts, current schedules) are not fully confirmed.
Sources
- Portland Parks & Recreation pickleball hub (all city facilities): portland.gov/parks/recreation/pickleball — the authoritative source for every PP&R venue in this guide
- The People's Courts: thepeoplescourts.com, thepeoplescourts.com/faq/, thepeoplescourts.com/rates/
- Jumbo's Pickleball Portland: jumbospickleball.com/portland, lloydcenter.com/stores/jumbo-pickleball-portland/ (official Lloyd Center directory)
- West Hills Racquet & Fitness: wamclubs.com/west-hills
- Pickleball Kingdom Tigard: pickleballkingdom.com/clubs/tigard-or/
- Jumbo's Pickleball Beaverton: jumbospickleball.com/beaverton; beavertonvalleytimes.com/2025/08/09/ (local news, Tigard opening context)
- Cascade Athletic Club Gresham: cascadeac.com/gresham/, cascadeac.com/gresham/sports-programs/pickleball/
- George Rogers Park (Lake Oswego): ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/george-rogers-park; lakeoswegopickleballclub.org
- Lake Oswego RAC: ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/pickleball-0
- THPRD (Beaverton): thprd.org/activities/sports/pickleball; thprd.org/facilities/ (per-facility pages)
- Tualatin Community Park: tualatinoregon.gov/recreation/pickleball
- Summerlake Park: tigard-or.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/54/183
- Hidden Creek Park East / Reedville Creek Park (Hillsboro): hillsboro-oregon.gov/our-city/departments/parks-recreation/parks-nature/pickleball