2026-06-09: Official dpr.dc.gov/pickleball confirms DEDICATED pickleball courts with PERMANENT NETS. Address 300 Van Buren St NW DC 20012 confirmed. Free public DPR park. Court count not specified on DPR page. Hours not specified.
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Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Takoma Playground Pickleball offers outdoor pickleball.
Free
Yes — Takoma Playground Pickleball is open to the public at no charge.
Dawn to dusk (outdoor dedicated courts with permanent nets)
Takoma Playground Pickleball is located at 300 Van Buren Street NW, Washington DC 20012.
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