PLAY! New pickleball option in West Seattle

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Pickleball is popular – and you have a new option for where to play in West Seattle. The photo and announcement were sent by Verne:

Lifelong Recreation, in coordination with a program called Rec ’N the Streets, is offering a new playing option at Delridge Community Center courts.

Every Wednesday from 11 – 1 p.m. all four pickleball courts are being reserved for pickleball play. They are hoping to entice players to use these courts and to introduce new players to the game. Nets have been purchased, along with paddles and balls as well as some bright reflective court markers to help players see the court lines better.

Got a friend that wants to learn to play? Have them show up on Wednesdays at Delridge, 11 am-1 pm. Got some teens who need to get some PE credit? bring em to Delridge on Wednesdays.

It only lasts till mid April. Proper social distancing and masks are required.

The courts are next to the community center at 4501 Delridge Way SW.

Greg February 26, 2021 (2:34 pm)

That’s wonderful news! It’s a great way to meet folks too! Uncle Dan from Wenatchee met a pretty serious love interest playing pickle all over there! Wow! Let the good times roll!

Laura February 26, 2021 (2:46 pm)

Are these actually outdoor tennis courts that are converted? The article reads like they are already pickleball courts (“all four pickleball courts are being reserved for pickleball play”). I didn’t know we had outdoor pickleball courts in West Seattle. Either way, this is awesome news! The time isn’t that great, though. Some of us work during the day, even during the pandemic. Hopefully some weekend or evening hours will be added to accommodate players that aren’t retired just yet. Thanks for the head’s up!

VJ February 26, 2021 (4:09 pm)

Laura,They are tennis courts and pickleball courts are set up on each side (end) of the courts, so you have two games of Pickleball being played on one tennis court. Tennis courts are marked forr Pickleball at High Point and Delridge, people bring their own nets. Drive by the courts on weekends or times that work for you and check it out, the folks are friendly and inviting.