Pickleball in Des Moines, IA
18 facilities listed, 3 with organized paddle-up or open play.
Open play this week
Open play in Des Moines, IA
15 sessions confirmed across 3 of 18 facilities in our directory. We don't have schedules for the other 15 yet. Coverage is incomplete and times go stale fast. Always call ahead before driving over.
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Monday
4 of 4 sessions
- 8:00am-11:00amWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
- 8:00am-12:00pmPioneer Columbus Recreation Center Open PlayAll levels
- 5:00pm-7:00pmDinks Pickleball Open PlayAll levels
- 6:00pm-8:30pmDinks Pickleball Open PlayAll levels
Tuesday
1 of 1 session
- 8:00am-12:00pmPioneer Columbus Recreation Center Open PlayAll levels
Wednesday
2 of 2 sessions
- 8:00am-12:00pmPioneer Columbus Recreation Center Open PlayAll levels
- 10:00am-12:00pmDinks Pickleball Open PlayAll levels
Thursday
3 of 3 sessions
- 8:00am-11:00amWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
- 8:00am-12:00pmPioneer Columbus Recreation Center Open PlayAll levels
- 12:00pm-2:00pmDinks Pickleball Open PlayAll levels
Friday
3 of 3 sessions
- 8:00am-11:00amWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
- 8:00am-12:00pmPioneer Columbus Recreation Center Open PlayAll levels
- 4:00pm-7:45pmWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
Saturday
1 of 1 session
- 8:00am-12:00pmWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
Sunday
1 of 1 session
- 9:00am-11:00amWellmark YMCA Open PlayAll levels
Map and filter
18facilities in Des Moines, IA
- Facilities
- 18
- Indoor · Outdoor
- 6 · 12
- Free drop-in
- 0
- Verified · Pending · Community
- 0 · 0 · 18
Open play & paddle-up
Free venues first
- Paid 3 indoor courts
Wellmark YMCA
Thursday 8:00am-11:00am · Friday 8:00am-11:00am · +4 more
501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50309, USA
- Unverified 13 indoor courts
Dinks Pickleball
Monday 5:00pm-7:00pm · Monday 6:00pm-8:30pm · +2 more
3800 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA, USA
- Unverified 3 indoor courts
Pioneer Columbus Recreation Center
Monday 8:00am-12:00pm · Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm · +3 more
2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA, 50315, USA
Other courts
No documented open play
- Birdland Park Tennis Courts 7 outdoor courts600 Birdland Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50313, USA Unverified
- Birdland Sports Park 2 outdoor courts645 Birdland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA Unverified
- EMC Park Downtown 1 outdoor court701 Walnut st, Des Moines IA 50309, USA Unverified
- Former Franklin Jr. High Event Space 2 outdoor + 3 indoor4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50310, USA Unverified
- Fourmile Community Recreation Center 3 indoor courts3711 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50317, USA Unverified
- Genesis Health Clubs - South Suburban 2 indoor courts401 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315, United States Unverified
- Greenwood Park 1 outdoor court100 45th St., Des Moines Iowa 50312, USA Unverified
- Jordan Park 1 outdoor court600 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315, USA Unverified
- MacRae Park 2 outdoor courts2235 S.W. 11th St., Des Moines Iowa 50315,USA Unverified
- McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex 12 outdoor courts936 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA, 50312, USA Unverified
- Next Level Performance Academy 3 indoor courts2425 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317, USA Unverified
- Striking Sparrow Lounge 2 outdoor courts1930 Southeast 6th Street, Des Moines, IA, USA Unverified
- The Plaza 2 outdoor courts300 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USA Paid
- Tower Park 2 outdoor courts4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310, USA Unverified
- Witmer Park 2 outdoor courts1610 34th St, Des Moines, IA, 50310, USA Unverified
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Player guides
If you are new to Des Moines pickleball or new to the sport, three guides cover the rec-play questions visitors to this page ask most.
Quick answers
- How many pickleball facilities are in Des Moines?
- We list 18 pickleball facilities in Des Moines, IA. 6 indoor and 12 outdoor. Coverage grows as we verify more locations.
- Where can I play pickleball for free in Des Moines?
- We don't have free-drop-in info tagged for any Des Moines listing yet. Most municipal parks with dedicated pickleball lines are free, which is usually a reliable starting point.
- Are there indoor pickleball courts in Des Moines?
- Yes. 6 of our 18 Des Moines listings are indoor, alongside 12 outdoor facilities.
- Which Des Moines facility has the most courts?
- Dinks Pickleball lists 13 indoor courts, which is the highest count in our Des Moines directory right now.
- When is open play in Des Moines?
- We've confirmed 15 weekly open play sessions across 3 facilities in Des Moines. Sessions run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. The full weekly schedule with times and levels is at the top of this page. Always confirm with the venue before showing up.
