Pickleball Courts

Pickleball is a fast-growing, very popular activity on Vashon Island and across the country. There are no dedicated, permanently-lined public courts on Vashon. Pickleball is currently a drop-in sport supported and hosted by Vashon Park District (VPD). These events are well attended and often over capacity. The temporary courts created for pickleball are available in limited time slots and access is often canceled to accommodate other activities that take priority. With the permanent infrastructure of a court complex, the opportunity for additional programming and community pickleball events would be substantially expanded to meet the growing enthusiasm and demand for play.

The vision is for a 4-court complex to accommodate the current and growing interest. Adding permanent courts will open this sport to more players searching for a place to be active. VPD is currently considering a two-phase project: the first phase is construction of two initial courts, and the second phase would be for two additional courts with the potential for lights and a cover to increase their functionality and available play times. VPD plans to place the complex at the BARC on VPD property.

Pickleball courts vary in cost based on site location and design. While the total cost of the project is currently under evaluation, VPD has earmarked $25,000 for court construction in its current Capital Improvement Plan. The District is also investigating grant opportunities to fund construction. 

Community donations and grants will enable the VPD to create a high-quality pickleball court complex built to extend the opportunities for islanders to engage in this fun and welcoming sport.