Where to Play Pickleball in Bellingham & Whatcom County
The game of pickleball dates back to 1965, when a Washington State congressmen and his friend accidentally invented the game on Bainbridge Island (the friends were bored and had a badminton court and ping pong paddles at their disposal). Fast forward a few decades and pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in America...and it's popping up left and right around Whatcom County.
Whether you're a pickleball newbie or have been playing for years, here are some places to play pickleball in and around Bellingham. In addition to gyms that offer indoor courts, league play, and even clinics, there are also plenty of public outdoor courts where all you need is a racket, a ball, and maybe your own pickbleball net.
Private/Membership-based Pickleball Courts
Hotels guests and Semiahmoo members enjoy access to Semiahmoo Resort's multiple indoor and outdoor courts.
The outdoor courts are open weather permitting. You can reserve a court by calling 360.318.2009.
While you're there, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, book an overnight stay in one of Semiahmoo's luxury rooms, or grab a delicious seafood meal from Packer's Kitchen + Bar. Semiahmoo also has a variety of fun events throughout the year, so check their calendar to see what's coming up.
The Bellingham Armory on State Street offers a state-of-the-art "utopian pickleball experience" inside a unique historic building. Members enjoy keyless access to multiple indoor courts from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. as well as access to coaches, clinics, and tournaments. Membership is capped at 200 people for an intimate, exclusive, club-like pickleball experience.
- Outdoor and indoor pickleball courts for members
- Members enjoy access and can bring guests to play with an additional fee.
- Multiple indoor courts.
- Members, and non-members can play with fee and join leagues.
- Multiple indoor courts
- Offers clinics and an adult pickleball league.
- Members, and non-members can play with fee.
- Multiple indoor and outdoor courts.
- Members, and non-members can play with fee.
Locker Room Fitness - Ferndale
- Multiple indoor courts.
- Members, and non-members can play with fee.
Public Pickleball Courts!
Public Courts in Bellingham
- This is a multi-use court that has pickleball lines. You must bring your own portable net!
- This park has multiple dedicated pickleball courts. Some courts may be reserved for special events.
- The park also has tennis courts. These courts have lines for pickleball courts with portable nets.
- The tennis court has pickleball lines.
- The tennis court has pickleball lines.
- Multiple dedicated pickleball courts available on a first-come, first-serve basis to be shared as people are waiting.
- Some courts are reserved for WCC students on select days/times.
- The tennis court has pickleball lines.
Public Courts in Lynden
- Pickleball court with permanent nets.
- 4 dedicated pickleball courts.
