Fairfax County Park Authority news release on the Stephen Foster Park tennis-court reconstruction (at the Walt Whitman Middle School site, Alexandria 22306) states the completed project includes 'a two-sided practice court, two lined tennis courts, as well as four lined pickleball courts.' Public, first-come-first-served/permit courts.
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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Stephen Foster Park (Whitman Middle School) has 4 pickleball courts (plus 2 tennis courts & a practice wall).
Stephen Foster Park (Whitman Middle School) offers outdoor pickleball.
Stephen Foster Park (Whitman Middle School) is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Stephen Foster Park (Whitman Middle School) is open to the public at no charge.
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