With summer in full swing, it’s officially tennis and pickleball season. Seeking the perfect place to ace your serve? Our editors rounded up the best courts across the DMV.
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District of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Browse the pickleball events and locations affiliated with The District of Columbia Parks and Recreation to hone in on your next adventure. Locals can take their game to Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, Palisades Recreation Center or one of the many other options. Peruse the many lessons and drop-in play opportunities detailed online. dcwashingtonweb.myvscloud.com
East Potomac Tennis Center
Novices and masters alike can enjoy this tennis oasis. East Potomac Tennis Center offers adult and junior classes for those looking to brush up on their skills before dominating the court. Players can also reserve any of the clay, summer indoor or outdoor hard courts for their next match. 1090 Ohio Drive, eastpotomactennis.com
Kraken Kourts and Skates
Located just off Bryant Street in Edgewood, Kraken Kourts offers 14 pickleball courts. Join a league, drop in for open play, attend a pickle party or reserve a private court—the choice is yours. 840 East St., NW, experiencekraken.com
Pickleballerz
Pickleballerz is an indoor pickleball facility with six courts suitable for play all year round. Beginners are welcome to register for clinics like Pickleball 101 to familiarize themselves with the basics. For those with experience, the facility offers various leagues, while open play and court reservations are open to all. 14424 Albemarle Point Place, Chantilly, Va., pickleballerzusa.com
Rock Creek Tennis Center
This center is a tennis player haven, thanks to 11 hard courts, including the stadium, and 10 clay courts. Inside the bubble, indoor courts are available for practices and games. Lessons, programs and classes are also offered for all levels and ages. 16th St., NW & Kennedy St., rockcreektennis.com
Virginia Highlands Park
Play a game or two at one of the park’s six tennis and two pickleball courts. The courts are available for reservations online, and in the evening, are fully lit for nighttime practices. Private tennis lessons are available upon request. 1600 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., arlingtonva.us
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