Empire Racquet at 419 8th St SE (Barracks Row). Opened February 28, 2025. Address and phone confirmed from Capitol Hill BID listing + HillRag 2025-02-25 (reputable DC neighborhood news). Court count: 2 pickleball courts (configurable multi-sport space; also hosts cricket, tennis, soccer). HOURS DISCREPANCY: HillRag opening article says 4:45pm–midnight; Yelp (Jan 2026) shows 4:45am–11:15pm. Current hours not confirmed from official site (empireracquet.com has SSL issues). Phone call recommended to confirm current hours.
Empire Racquet Pickleball has Court count not yet published.
Empire Racquet Pickleball is pay-to-play — contact the venue for current pricing.
Yes — Empire Racquet Pickleball is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
4:45 PM–midnight (per HillRag Feb 2025 opening article); Yelp Jan 2026 shows 4:45 AM–11:15 PM — discrepancy flagged; confirm current hours directly
Empire Racquet Pickleball is located at 419 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
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