2026-06-12 INTEGRITY FLAG: Official rrnm.gov/4840/Pickleball page lists 5 pickleball locations in Rio Rancho (Broadmoor Senior Center 1 court, Haynes Park 4 courts, Lomas Encantadas Park 1 court, Rio Rancho Sports Complex 4 courts, The HUB 2 indoor courts) — McDermott Athletic Center is NOT listed among them. rrnm.gov facility detail page for McDermott (rrnm.gov/facilities/facility/details/McDermott-Athletic-Center-3) now returns 404. Record may be incorrectly classified as a pickleball venue.
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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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McDermott Athletic Center has 6 courts.
McDermott Athletic Center offers indoor pickleball.
Yes — McDermott Athletic Center is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Mon 2pm–7pm; Tue–Fri 12pm–9pm; Sat 8am–9pm; Sun 12pm–8pm
McDermott Athletic Center is located at 801 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
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