Pickleball is a fun activity that can be played by all ages. The sport is fun, social and friendly! The rules are fairly simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game. Beginners are welcome to join us and learn the game!!
What's it all about?
The sport is played on a court with the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. The net is similar to a tennis net, but is mounted two inches lower. The game is played with a hard paddle and a polymer smaller version of a wiffle ball. It can be played by 2 or 4 players.
Program Details
Location: J. Richard Martin Community Center Gym
Who: Adults only, ages 18 and over
Rules: Please view our house rules document at the link below
Equipment: Please bring non marking athletic shoes for the court
We have spare paddles to lend
Appropriate active wear clothing
Weekday Drop-In Program Payment Options
- Option 1 - Drop-in Fee: $3.00/resident; $5.00/non-resident per visit
- Option 2 - Pickleball Punch Pass: Orange Punch Pass 20 punches = $50.00/resident; $80.00/non-resident
- Purchasing instructions and details: The passes are available to purchase at the Recreation Office and will not expire. If needed, we can also take payment over the phone at 207-283-0841 if you are unable to purchase during office hours. When you attend a pickleball session, just punch or mark each visit. You may turn in completed passes to be entered into a monthly drawing for a free pass. Passes may be gifted.
Program Hours: September-June
Mondays-Friday: 6:30am-11:00am
*Wednesdays October 8, 2025-November 12, 2025: sessions will run 6:30am-10:00am
No early birds please so the floor can be cleaned - thank you!
Closings and Cancellations
Look for alerts on our home page, Facebook, and we send emails to everyone that is on the roster when cancellations occur. Call the office 283-0841 for more information.
2025 Gym Closure holiday dates: NO PICKLEBALL
- Monday 1/1/25
- Monday 1/20/25
- Monday 2/17/25
- Monday 4/21/25
- Monday 5/26/25
- Thursday 6/19/25
- Friday 7/4/25
- Monday 7/7/25
- Week of August 18-22, 2025: annual maintenance
- Monday 8/25/25 & Tuesday 8/26/25
- Monday 9/1/25
- Monday 10/13/25
- Tuesday 11/11/25
- Thursday 11/27/25
- Friday 11/28/25
- Thursday 12/25/25
Program Contact Information
The Pickleball Drop-in Program is managed by the Biddeford Recreation Sports Division.
Recreation Main Office: (207) 283-0841
Sports email: sports@biddefordmaine.org
Additional Forms and Files:
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