Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has partnered with Scottsdale Community College to offer free access for drop-in pickleball play on the school’s courts.

There are six pickleball courts on the college’s campus located just west of the fitness wellness center. Under the new partnership, the courts are free to use for drop-in play and accessible daily from 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. (excluding holidays, campus closures and when college pickleball classes are being held).

Resident feedback during the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process identified pickleball as one of the top five most desired future recreation programs among Scottsdale residents. This partnership will provide more opportunities for residents to learn and play on a regular basis.

In exchange, the city will support the college by promoting its pickleball activities in the city’s Scottsdale “Life Magazine” and through social media channels. Additionally, the college will receive up to $1,000 annually from the city to assist with equipment replacement, ensuring the continued quality and accessibility of the courts.