Pickleball Open Play in Montgomery County

Drop in, play, and meet other players. Open play is the easiest way to get games and make friends in the MoCo pickleball community.

Where to Find Open Play

Dill Dinkers Rockville

Indoor

Daily sessions — morning, afternoon, evening

Reserve through CourtReserve. Membership or day pass required.

Dill Dinkers North Bethesda

Indoor

Daily sessions — morning, afternoon, evening

Reserve through CourtReserve. Membership or day pass required.

Cabin John Regional Park

Outdoor

Dawn to dusk, daily. Lit courts until 11pm.

Free. First come, first served. Busy weekends — arrive early.

Olney Manor

Outdoor

Dawn to dusk, daily. Lit courts until 11pm.

Free. First come, first served.

Bauer Drive Local Park

Outdoor

Dawn to dusk. Lights available evenings.

Free. Popular morning and evening open play in Rockville.

Mattie Stepanek Park

Outdoor

Dawn to dusk, daily.

Free. Open play available in Rockville.

What to Expect at Open Play

Open play is drop-in pickleball — no reservation needed at outdoor courts (indoor facilities may require booking). Players typically place their paddles in a queue and rotate partners every game.

Most sessions welcome all skill levels, though some facilities offer level-specific open play times. Bring your own paddle, water, and court shoes. Many venues have loaner paddles for beginners.

Open play etiquette: rotate partners, call your own lines honestly, and keep games moving. It's the most social way to play.