Pickleball in Seattle Southside

Hit the Court! Pickleball in Seattle Southside

Last Updated: August 8, 2023

Pickleball is the official state sport of Washington, with deep roots in the region.

The game was invented on nearby Bainbridge Island in 1965, and the first known Pickleball tournament was held in 1976 in Seattle Southside, at the South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila. While the sport has grown into a global phenomenon, it remains wildly popular in the Northwest.

Read on to find out where to play pickleball in Seattle Southside.

Outdoor Courts

Indoor Courts

Organized League Play and Tournaments

Outdoor Courts

Des Moines Field House Park (Des Moines)

The scenic Field House Park offers two public outdoor courts for tennis or pickleball. Enjoy gorgeous views before or after your game at this beautiful, historic location.

McMicken Heights Park (SeaTac)

Get your game on at a dedicated pickleball court that's free and open from dawn until dusk.

Crystal Springs Park (Tukwila)

This small, forested park near Westfield Southcenter Mall has a tennis court that is also lined for pickleball. Just lower the net before you play!

Tukwila Park (Tukwila)

Tukwila Park has two tennis courts, each lined for pickleball using the tennis net. The courts are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Joseph Foster Memorial Park (Tukwila)

This park has one dedicated pickleball court, which shares pavement with the basketball court.

Tukwila Community Center (Tukwila)

Find four dedicated pickleball courts at this popular gathering place. They are typically first-come, first-served and open to the public from dawn to dusk.

Indoor Courts

SeaTac Community Center

Drop-In Pickleball is available six days a week for only $3 per person! This indoor gymnasium has room for four courts and even offers Friday Night Pickleball. Check out their current gym schedule on the City of SeaTac’s website.

Tukwila Community Center

Drop-In pickleball is currently available three days a week and costs $5 per person or free with a membership. Availability changes based on the season, so be sure to check the Tukwila Parks and Recreation page for details. Players note that there is a lot of room all around each court, making it easy to maneuver.

Organized League Play and Tournaments

The Westside Pickleball League plays out of SeaTac and Tukwila, organized as a ladder league divided by skill level. You don’t need a partner to register, as one will be found for you, and everyone is scored individually. Seasons last eight weeks and games take place in the evenings, making this an ideal league for blowing off steam after a work day. During the summer months, Tukwila hosts Pickleball in the Park events at rotating park venues to teach newcomers to the sport how to play and to show off the game in tournaments.