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Pickleball - Organized Play
What is Pickleball?
This fast-growing sport is a combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong, played on a badminton sized court. Pickleball is played with a perforated plastic ball and wooden / composite / graphite paddle.
Play Options
Rotation Play
Organized play where players line their paddles up on the fence. Starting on the left, the first four paddles are next in line to play when a court becomes available.
Register Indoor Locations in Advance
Outdoor Locations
Scheduled times and days for these locations are posted on the monthly pickleball calendar located under "Schedules" and "Monthly Schedules."
Scott Pickleball Center, Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Road
During Scheduled Calendar Times
Pickleball Center, Daniel Park at Iron Bridge
6600 Whitepine Road
During Scheduled Calendar Times
Pickleball Center, CTC@Hull
13900 Hull Street Road
During Scheduled Calendar Times
Indoor Locations
Registration required. Current course numbers and registration details are located in our current seasonal program guides.
St. Marks United Methodist Church
11551 Lucks Lane
Fridays, 12:30-3 p.m., Open Rotational Play
Free
Bon Air United Methodist Church
1645 Buford Road
Mondays
July 11-Aug. 22: 1-2:30 p.m., Beginners Play, no instruction provided.
May 9-June 27: 3:30-5:30 p.m. | July 11-Aug. 22: 3-5 p.m., Open Rotational Play
Thursdays (not held the third Thursday of each month)
July 7-Aug. 25: 1:30-4 p.m., Open Rotational Play
Free
Safety Precautions
Masks - wear a mask when sitting, walking, standing, and not engaged in play on the courts. No mask needed - when engaged in play on the courts. Social distance when possible.
Eye protection is suggested, such as regular eyeglasses or safety glasses.
Shoes - court/tennis shoes are necessary. Walkers, runners, cross trainer shoes are not safe for this sport.
The most important attribute is having good balance. Players need to be in reasonably good physical shape before beginning pickleball.
Drop-In Play
Courts are available for use on a drop-in basis, first-come, first-served. These courts have blended lines on tennis courts.
Outdoor Locations (Weather Permitting)
- Chesterfield Career and Technical Center (No Lights)
13900 Hull Street Road - Goyne Park (Lighted Facility)
5300 Ecoff Avenue - Dodd Park at Point of Rocks (Lighted Facility)
201 Enon Church Road - Swift Creek Middle School (Lights are off in winter, closed 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on school days)
3700 Old Hundred Road - Ettrick Park (Lighted Facility)
20621 Woodpecker Road - Midlothian Middle Complex (Lighted Facility)
13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Pickleball Classes
Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Strokes and Strategy classes are offered throughout the year. See our Recreational Programs page to view our most recent Active Lifestyles Guide, directions on how to have a guide mailed to you, or to register for programs online.
The Scott Pickleball Center at Rockwood Park
In 2010, volunteers Dave and Linda Scott began a quest to bring Pickleball to Chesterfield County. That same year, the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department began offering Pickleball instruction and play. The Scotts coordinate the program which now boasts more than 500 participants playing seven days each week at eight Chesterfield locations. In 2014, Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation converted three existing tennis courts at Rockwood Park into eight Pickleball courts. Chesterfield County budgeted $30,000 for the project and received donations of $19,500. The courts are in constant use today.
More Information
Darlene Holland
Parks and Recreation
804-751-4753
Email Darlene Holland
Linda Scott
Chesterfield Pickleball Club
804-683-8481
Email Linda Scott
Visit the USAPA Pickleball website for more information on the sport of Pickleball.
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Parks and Recreation
Physical Address
12140 Harrowgate Road
Chester, VA 23831
Phone: 804-748-1623Fax: 804-751-4131
Helpful Phone Numbers
Parks Maintenance:
804-748-1624Closing Hotline:
804-748-1001
HoursOffice Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.