2026-06-09: Official dpr.dc.gov/pickleball confirms: outdoor lines on tennis court #1, NO permanent nets. Address Idaho & Quebec Sts NW DC 20008 confirmed. Free public DPR park. Court count and hours not specified on DPR page.
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Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Hearst Park Pickleball Courts has Court count not yet published.
Hearst Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Hearst Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Organized sessions: Tue, Thu 9am–11:30am; Sat 8am–10:30am (portable nets, contact site coordinator for access)
Hearst Park Pickleball Courts is located at Idaho & Quebec Sts NW, Washington DC 20008.
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