Open Play – National Pickleball Center

Open Play

Drop-in pickleball every day of the week — no reservation needed. Courts are divided by skill level so you'll always find the right game. Just show up, sign the whiteboard, and play.

Every Day of the Week
6am – 10pm
All Skill Levels
All Ages Welcome
How it works
01

Arrive & check in

Members head straight to the courts. Non-members stop by the pro shop first to pay the $10 drop-in fee.

02

Sign the whiteboard

Find the whiteboard at your skill-level court. Write your name to join the queue — solo or with a partner. Staff may help during busy sessions.

03

Play your game

When it's your turn, take the court. Games are played to 11, win by 1. Good sportsmanship is always a house rule.

04

Rotate & re-sign

After the game, all 4 players rotate off — win or lose. Add your name back to the bottom of the board to play again.

Court skill levels
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0+
All courts from 2.5 through 3.5 are self-rated — just pick the level that best fits your game and jump in.
4.0+ courts require verification
To play on the 4.0+ courts you must be verified first. There are two ways to get verified:
1
Complete a 4.0 verification clinic with us at the National Pickleball Center.
2
Email info@usopnpc.com with your relevant playing information and our team will review and verify you if you are a fit. Give us 24 hours to review
Pricing

Non-Members

$10
drop-in fee · per visit
Check in and pay at the pro shop first
Full access to all open play courts
Play as long as you like that day
Common questions
Nope! Open play is first come, first served. Just show up anytime between 6am and 10pm. Non-members check in at the pro shop first and members head straight to the courts.
It depends on how busy things are, but games move quickly, typically 15 to 20 minutes each. Write your name on the whiteboard and you'll be on the court before you know it.
No. You can only have your name in one place at a time. If your name is already on a whiteboard or you are currently playing at any court or pod, you are not eligible to fill a circled open spot until your current game or turn is finished.
Absolutely! There is no minimum age for open play. Kids are welcome as long as they can safely participate. We suggest younger players start at the 2.5 courts.
Open play may be limited or unavailable when a tournament is scheduled. Contact the pro shop before your visit to confirm courts are available.
Yes! We offer paddle demos for just $5 so you can try before you buy. We also sell balls and gear in the pro shop if you need to stock up before heading to the courts.
Yes! Your $10 drop-in or membership covers the whole day. You are welcome to move between skill levels, just be mindful of self-rating honestly so everyone on the court has a fair and fun game.
First Time Visitors
Make your first visit even easier
Create a free account online before you come in. It takes just a minute and speeds up your check-in at the pro shop. You'll still pay the $10 drop-in fee when you arrive — this just gets you set up in our system ahead of time.
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