Ballard's Home for Pickleball
A gathering place
to play & connect.
Five indoor courts, climate controlled, parking garage, a welcoming community. All in the heart of Ballard.
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Five Indoor Courts
Vibrant Community
Programs for Every Player
our promise
to play and connect.
Ballard’s locally-owned neighborhood club, built for anyone who wants to show up, play, and make new friends along the way.
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Get club progress updates, opening announcements, and founding membership news.
Free to join. No obligation to purchase a membership or pay any fees.
the vision
Ballard pickleball club
Six reasons this is your new home court
Just show up and play — we saved you a paddle.
why BPC
Six reasons this is your new home court
Just show up and play – we saved you a paddle.
WAYS TO PLAY
New to the game? Ready for your next challenge?
From your first rally to leagues, social mixers, and everyday court time, there’s a place for you at BPC.
YOUR PATH
Learn the basics, build your skills, or join leagues and round robins.
MIXERS
Meet your community and enjoy games with players at a similar skill level.
EVERYDAY PLAY
Drop into Open Play or reserve a court for your own group.
the journey
Road to Opening Day
The build is underway! Follow along as five courts, a mezzanine lounge, and a whole new Ballard gathering place come to life.
From fabric aisles to pickleball courts
The transformation is underway. The old suspended ceiling and fluorescent fixtures have been removed, opening up the space above the future courts.
Removing the ceiling also revealed the building’s beautiful wood glulam roof beams, hidden above the ceiling tiles since 1968. We’ve deliberately left them unpainted, preserving their natural warmth and character against the freshly painted matte black overhead structure.
Next up: lighting designed and positioned for pickleball, along with wall painting, floor preparation, and work on the entry, walkways, and seating areas.
Our parking garage is open
The parking garage beneath the future courts is now open for paid public parking, bringing a long-closed neighborhood resource back into use.
With a new parking system and 10 security cameras in operation, it’s a convenient option for your next visit to downtown Ballard—whether you’re shopping, meeting friends for dinner, or exploring the neighborhood.
Pat Gilbrough, Owner & Founder
the heart of it
Built By a neighbor
Pat has called Ballard home for more than 30 years – as a neighbor and a local business owner. For the past decade, his daily walks took him past the old JoAnn Fabrics building, where he saw an opportunity to bring new life to a familiar space and contribute to the vitality of the Ballard Commons Park neighborhood.
When Pat caught the pickleball bug, that possibility became a vision. Here was a game that brought people together, got them moving, and turned strangers into friends, and here was a building ready for its next chapter.
Today, that vision is taking shape as Ballard Pickleball Club: a modern indoor club with five courts, a mezzanine lounge, and welcoming spaces to gather before and after a game. The project also brings the building’s parking garage back into use for the first time since 1999, providing clean, secure parking for club members and the surrounding neighborhood.
At the heart of it all is Pat’s belief that everyone should have a place to play and belong. For someone picking up a paddle for the first time, BPC will offer a welcoming introduction to the game. For experienced and competitive players, it will be a home to keep growing, find great matches, and build lasting friendships.
Pat’s vision is simple: meet people where they are, help them strengthen their game, and bring Ballard closer together – one game at a time.
FIND YOUR HOME COURT
2217 NW 57th St
Across the street from Ballard Commons Park, one block from the Ballard Library, and three blocks from Bergen Place.
MEMBERSHIP & PLAY FEES
MONTH-TO-MONTH
$49/month
Plus a $100 one-time initiation fee.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
$490/year
Save $98 compared with 12 monthly payments. Plus a $100 one-time initiation fee.
OPEN PLAY & COURT RESERVATIONS
Membership fees and play fees are separate. Rates below are per person for a two-hour session.
OPEN PLAY / DROP-IN
Members: $4
Non-members: $8
Members: $3
Non-members: $6
Peak hours: 7–9 a.m. and 5–7 p.m. daily.
PRIVATE COURT RESERVATIONS
Members: $12 per person
Non-members: $20 per person
Two-hour session. Draft rates assume four players per court.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does membership cost?
Membership & Play Fees will be posted soon. Check back for updates.
When will the club open?
We’re working toward a December 2026 opening. As construction progresses and the timeline becomes clearer, we’ll announce a confirmed opening date. Join our email update list to receive construction news and opening announcements.
How many courts does the club have?
BPC has five indoor pickleball courts.
What will the daily opening hours be?
Our planned hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. We expect to extend those hours as membership grows.
Where can I park?
A parking garage is located directly beneath the club in the same building and is now open for paid public parking, even while construction continues upstairs. There are many other parking lots within a block of the club in addition to on street parking. About 2 to 3 blocks north of the club is free parking in the residential areas.
How much does parking in the building’s garage cost?
Garage parking costs $4 per hour. Members can also purchase a $35 monthly parking permit, which covers up to 2½ hours of parking whenever they have a booking at the club.
Will membership be limited?
Yes. We’ll limit membership to help ensure members have reliable access to courts and a good booking experience.