Places you can just show up and play.

How to joinAdult (18+) drop-in run by the City of Gaithersburg — walk-in, pay at the door. $5 City Resident / $6 Non-Resident. 25-visit punch passes available. BYO paddles + balls; nets provided. Self-governed. INDOOR PROGRAM IS ON SUMMER HIATUS — resumes late September; city points to outdoor courts during summer.

• Monday8:30am–10:30amDrop-In Pickleball — Beginner (Oct–May)Beginner · $5 res / $6 non-res
• Monday10:30am–12:30pmDrop-In Pickleball — Advanced (Oct–May)Advanced · $5 res / $6 non-res
• Wednesday8:30am–10:30amDrop-In Pickleball — Beginner (Oct–May)Beginner · $5 res / $6 non-res
• Wednesday10:30am–12:30pmDrop-In Pickleball — Advanced (Oct–May)Advanced · $5 res / $6 non-res
• Friday8:30am–10:30amDrop-In Pickleball — Beginner (Oct–May)Beginner · $5 res / $6 non-res
• Friday10:30am–12:30pmDrop-In Pickleball — Advanced (Oct–May)Advanced · $5 res / $6 non-res

How to joinTwo paths: (a) Ladder Leagues — register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY ($65 res / $80 non-res, 6-week sessions); (b) standard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Monday12:45pm–2:45pmPickleball Adults 55+ Drop-InAll
• Monday6pm–8pmLadder League — Beginner 2.0-2.52.0–2.5 · $65 res / $80 non-res
• Monday6pm–8pmLadder League — Expert 3.0-3.53.0–3.5 · $65 res / $80 non-res
• Monday6pm–10pmPickleball League — Adults 18+ (Registration Required)All
• Monday7pm–8:30pmLadder League — Intermediate 2.5-3.02.5–3.0 · $65 res / $80 non-res
• Friday9am–12pmPickleball Beginner Instruction — Adults 55+ Drop InBeginner

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Monday3pm–5pmPickleball Open GymAll
• Tuesday11am–2pmPickleball Open GymAll
• Wednesday4:15pm–6pmPickleball Open GymAll
• Friday12pm–3pmPickleball Open GymAll

How to joinTwo paths: (a) Doubles League — register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY ($45, 4-week, find a partner first); (b) standard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS.

• Tuesday9am–2:45pm55+ Pickleball (3 courts)All
• Tuesday7:15pm–8:45pmDoubles League (partner required)2.5–3.0 · $45
• Friday9am–12:45pmPickleball 18+ Drop-in (2 courts)All
• Saturday10am–12:45pmPickleball 18+ Drop-in (3 courts)All

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Tuesday12:30pm–3pmPickleball 18+ Drop InAll

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Monday10am–12pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll
• Tuesday12pm–2:30pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll
• Wednesday6pm–8:45pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll
• Thursday12pm–2:30pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll
• Friday10am–12pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll
• Sunday12pm–2pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-inAll

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Tuesday11:45am–2:30pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-InAll
• Tuesday7pm–8:45pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-in (evening)All
• Friday10am–2:30pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-InAll

How to joinTwo paths: (a) Ladder Leagues — register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY ($65 res / $80 non-res, 6-week); (b) standard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS.

• Monday6pm–8:45pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-InAll
• Monday7pm–8:30pmLadder League — Intermediate 2.5-3.02.5–3.0 · $65 res / $80 non-res
• Thursday6pm–9:30pmLadder League — Beginner 2.0-2.52.0–2.5 · $65 res / $80 non-res

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Monday12:15pm–2:30pmPickleball Adults 55+ Drop InAll
• Thursday9am–10:30amPickleball Adults 18+ - Drop-In (Beginners Only)Beginner
• Thursday10:30am–12:30pmPickleball Adults 18+ - Drop-In (Intermediate/Advanced)Intermediate / Advanced
• Thursday6pm–8:45pmPickleball Adults 18+ - Drop-InAll

How to joinSenior outdoor program — eligibility 55+. Register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY. Free for residents / $15 non-resident. Spring session ran 4/16–5/28; check ActiveMONTGOMERY for the Summer continuation. Scan REC PASS at front desk before play; 25-minute rotation limit.

• Thursday3:30pm–5:30pmPickleball Outdoors (55+)All · $0 res / $15 non-res

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Tuesday10:45am–12:30pmPickleball - 55+ Drop-inAll

How to joinTwo paths: (a) Ladder Leagues — register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY ($45/session, separate LADIES + mixed sessions on Tuesdays); (b) standard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS.

• Monday12:30pm–2:30pmPickleball 55+ Daytime Drop-InAll
• Tuesday12:30pm–2:30pmPickleball 18+ Beginner Drop-InBeginner
• Tuesday6:30pm–8:30pmPickleball Adults 18+ - Drop-InAll
• Tuesday7:15pm–8:45pmLADIES Ladder LeagueAll · $45
• Tuesday7:15pm–8:45pmLadder League (mixed)All · $45
• Wednesday12:30pm–2:30pmPickleball 55+ Daytime Drop-InAll
• Thursday10am–12:30pmPickleball Adult Beginners Drop-InBeginner
• Thursday6:30pm–8:30pmPickleball Adults 18+ - Drop-InAll

How to joinRegister per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY. $65 resident / $80 non-resident. 6-week session.

• Monday7pm–8:30pmLadder League 2.5-3.52.5–3.5 · $65 res / $80 non-res

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Tuesday12:30pm–2:30pmPickleball - 55+ Drop-inAll

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Monday11:30am–2:30pmPickleball - Adults 55+ Drop-InAll
• Wednesday11:30am–2:30pmPickleball - Adults 55+ Drop-InAll
• Friday11:30am–2:30pmPickleball - Adults 55+ Drop-InAll
• Saturday12:15pm–2:45pmPickleball - Adults 18+ Drop-InAll

How to joinSenior program — eligibility 55+. Register per session via ActiveMONTGOMERY. Free for residents / $15 non-resident. Summer drop-in session 6/4–8/20 (Spring session ran 3/5–5/28 as 'Pickleball Open Gym' 10am–12pm; Summer extends to 1pm).

• Thursday10am–1pmPickleball Drop In (55+)All · $0 res / $15 non-res

How to joinStandard MoCo Rec drop-in — walk-in with REC PASS. Verify per-visit fee on the Recreation Centers Calendar.

• Thursday9am–12pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-InAll
• Thursday5pm–9pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-In (evening)All
• Saturday2:30pm–5pmPickleball - 18+ Drop-InAll

How to joinRegister per session via CourtReserve (Montgomery TennisPlex tenant, app.courtreserve.com). Player CR account required. Open Play sessions are drop-in style with per-session fee; Plex Picklers + Brunch Bunch are recurring drop-in programs. Check each event for current fee on registration.

• Monday8am–10amPlex Picklers
• Monday10am–12pmBrunch Bunch Drop-in3.5+
• Tuesday7pm–9pmPickleball Open Play
• Wednesday8am–10amPlex Picklers
• Wednesday10am–12pmBrunch Bunch Drop-in3.5+
• Thursday7pm–9pmPickleball Open Play
• Friday8am–10amPlex Picklers
• Friday10am–12pmBrunch Bunch Drop-in3.5+

How to joinFree. Walk on, or RSVP at linkanddink.com so we can balance the brackets. We run the night and record every game.

• Wednesday5:30pm–8:30pmLink & Dink Night — matched by bracket, scored on courtAll brackets · New to Tournament Level · Free

How to joinPer-session signup at wdcpickleball.com. Mon/Wed ladders register via Ticketspice; Fri ladder via CourtReserve; Sat ladder + Sat clinic via ClubAutomation; Sun clinics via Google Form. No facility membership required; partner not required.

• Monday5:30pm–8:15pmLadder League @ Catholic University DuFour Center2.5–3.3 (Social) & 3.4–5.0+ (Competitive) · per-session
• Tuesday11am–3pmOpen Play @ Rock Creek Tennis CenterAll levels · per-session
• Wednesday5:30pm–8:15pmLadder League @ Catholic University DuFour CenterAll levels · per-session
• Thursday6pm–9:30pmThursday Outdoor League @ Alexandria City High School
• Friday6:30pm–9:30pmLadder League @ Washington Tennis & Education FoundationAll levels · per-session
• Saturday4:15pm–7pmLadder League @ Rock Creek Tennis CenterAll levels · per-session