Renovated government airplane hangar on MIT campus used for open recreation including pickleball on North and South Courts. Also hosts basketball, volleyball, and badminton. MIT DAPER-managed.
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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Rockwell Cage — MIT Recreation offers indoor pickleball.
Guest pass $15; MIT-affiliated membership required for full access
Rockwell Cage — MIT Recreation is a membership facility. Guest and drop-in policies vary by club — check with the venue before you go.
Rockwell Cage — MIT Recreation plays on Wood.
Rockwell Cage — MIT Recreation is located at 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139.
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