Even though Pickleball has its roots in the Puget Sound, pickleball courts were hard to find in Seattle until recently. Seattle Parks and Recreation launched a pickleball pilot program in 2020, lining a small number of tennis courts in Seattle Parks and providing portable nets as well. And there are a few private pickleball courts spread around the city as well.
Seattle Parks and Recreations have a total of 77 outdoor pickleball courts, with all currently being dual striped courts. Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance for pickleball courts, however no day-of bookings are allowed. If a court does not have a reservation it is available for drop in play on a first come basis. Seattle Parks and Recreation are in the planning phase of increasing the number of pickleball courts through continuing to dual strip tennis courts, converting existing tennis courts to pickleball and building a new dedicated pickleball facility (concept plans for Genesee and Magnuson parks). A number of the community centers run by Seattle Parks, including International District, Loyal Heights and Ravenna offer drop-in hours for indoor pickleball as well.