​Greater Seattle Drop-in Pickleball Calendar

Action Alert: Another Day, Another Survey

What? Seattle Parks had to tear down the old tennis court at Lowman Park in West Seattle. They are considering building a new one with lines for pickleball. Take their survey to let them know that you approve.

What do I have to do?
Take the survey. Here are suggested answers:
1. Q: How many pickleball courts? A: Four pickleball courts
2. Q: (Concept 1) What else? A: Please provide semi-permanent pickleball nets. Don't make pickleball players bring their own nets.
3. Q: (Concept 2A or 2B) What else? A: Pickleball courts need fencing just as the tennis courts do (1) to prevent the ball from rolling far away and (2) to keep players from tripping on the low retaining wall that will frame the courts.
4. Q: (Concept 3) What else? A: Pickleball courts
5: Keep the default order: 1, 2A, 2B, 3, no changes

Why bother? Public pickleball courts don't magically appear out of thin air. Every pickleball court that you play on was created because people advocated, educated, organized and lobbied for it.

Why me? Because you would like to avoid having your favorite pickleball courts became overcrowded. It's well worth spending a little time once in a while to make sure more pickleball courts become available.

But it's not in my neighborhood. If you don't give people courts in their own neighborhood, they will come to your neighborhood to play, which is great until your neighborhood courts are overcrowded.

P.S.: Tell your all your friends.

Here is how it works. First, you have to register:

1. Go to the Playtime Scheduler web site.
2. Click the Register button.
3. Select Greater Seattle Area, WA as your region.
4. Fill in your information. including your zip code and skill level.
5. Click on the Register button.

Now, make it suit your needs:

1. Click on the My Account button.
2. Click on Email Preferences.
3. Tell the system when you are available to play pickleball and how far from home you are willing to travel.

That's it. You are now ready to join an existing session or create your own session and invite people to join. When someone creates a new session that fits your availability, your travel zone, and your skill level, you will receive an email.

If you have any question, please email infotimeforpickleball.com.

See you on the courts!

• Evening play in Seattle's North End is moving to Shoreline Park since that Park now has 12 lighted courts. Check Facebook for times.
• On Tuesdays, the Woodinville Sports Club is now having league play instead of open play. They have added open play on Sunday mornings. Call (425) 487-1090 for more information.
• Indoor pickleball is starting again at the Auburn Community and Events Center.
  Pre-registration is required
  Drop-in Daily Fee: Adult $4 | Senior (50+) $3 | Fitness Members Free
  Register for a 90 minute time slot Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as follows:
  • 9:30 - 11:00 a.m
  • 11:15 a.m.- 12:45 p.m.; or
  • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
  Registration is limited with maximum of one registration per day, per person. Reservations may be made up to 10 days in advance. Reservations can be made by calling 931-3043 or online through Auburn @Play online registration. Check out the step-by-step reservation instructions
• Two new women only groups: Monday evenings at Shoreline Park in Shoreline and Friday mornings at Bitter Lake in Seattle. See below for details.
• The 4 Shoreline Park tennis courts now have lines for 12 pickleball courts.

• The Federal Way Community Center is reopening on September 1st.
• The newly resurfaced outdoor courts at Bitter Lake are open. You will need to bring your own net.
• Delridge outdoor play now starts at 9:30 instead of 9:00.
• There is now weekend play at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island.