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Central College Poortinga Family Courts
Court count pending · Pella, IA
Central College's own news release confirms the new Poortinga Family Courts: six renovated outdoor courts (convertible to 12 pickleball courts) plus a renovated 5-court indoor facility, located west of the P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium and Fieldhouse. Open to the community when not in use by the college.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
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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Central College Poortinga Family Courts offers both indoor and outdoor pickleball.
Central College Poortinga Family Courts is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Central College Poortinga Family Courts is open to the public at no charge.
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