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. 

Hotels guests and Semiahmoo members enjoy access to Semiahmoo Resort's 4 indoor courts and 2 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. 

Armory Pickleball 

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 5 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.

Bellingham Athletic Club

  • Outdoor and indoor pickleball courts for members
  • Members enjoy access and can bring guests to play with an additional fee. 

Bellingham Fitness

  • Multiple indoor courts. 
  • Members, and non-members can play with fee and join leagues. 

Bellingham YMCA

  • Multiple indoor courts
  • Offers clinics and an adult pickleball league. 
  • Members, and non-members can play with fee. 

Birch Bay Activity Center 

  • 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.


Birchwood Park

  • This is a multi-use court that has pickleball lines. You must bring your own portable net!

Cornwall Park

  • This park has 6 dedicated pickleball courts. Some courts may be reserved for special events. 
  • The park also has 2 tennis courts. These courts have lines for 4 pickleball courts with portable nets or 2 courts using the tennis nets.

Elizabeth Park

  • The tennis court has pickleball lines.

Fairhaven Park

  •  The tennis court has pickleball lines. 

Whatcom Community College

  • 7 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.  
Lake Padden
  •  The tennis court has pickleball lines.  
  • Pickleball court with permanent nets. 

Bender Field

  • 4 dedicated pickleball courts. 
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