Cascadia Daily News and goskagit.com report the Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion at Skagit Valley College (2727 E College Way, Mount Vernon) — a covered 10-court pickleball facility, described as the first covered pickleball facility at a WA community college and the largest in the region. Open to the public/students free; Skagit Valley Pickleball Club has reserved morning/afternoon blocks. Covered open-air pavilion. Court count left null per policy.
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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Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion offers outdoor pickleball.
Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Yes — Blackburn Pickleball Pavilion is open to the public at no charge.
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