Searching for pickleball courts in Des Moines, IA? This page lists 18 pickleball locations in Des Moines, Iowa — including indoor and outdoor courts, free public parks, and private clubs. Find pickleball near you in Des Moines, compare court counts, pricing, and open-play options, and get directions, hours, and contact details for each facility below.
Top-rated pickleball courts in Des Moines (2026)
Ranked by Google rating among venues with at least 5 reviews.
- Genesis Health Clubs - Southridge ⭐ 4.8/5 (497 reviews) · Indoor
- Fourmile Community Recreation Center ⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews) · Indoor
- Ashby Park ⭐ 4.6/5 (433 reviews) · Free
- Dinks Pickleball ⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews) · Indoor
- Bell Center ⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews) · Indoor
In Des Moines: Free pickleball courts in Des Moines (10) · Indoor pickleball courts in Des Moines (7)
Across the state: Free pickleball courts in Iowa (188) · Indoor pickleball courts in Iowa (67)
Ashby Park
Bell Center
Birdland Sports Park
Custom Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddle
Columbus Park
Dinks Pickleball
EMC Downtown Park
Evergreen Park - Exercise Equipment/Basketball Court
Fourmile Community Recreation Center
Genesis Health Clubs - Hickman Road
Genesis Health Clubs - Southridge
Harmon Park
Irving E. Stone Park
Jordan Park
McCollum Waveland Tennis Complex
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center
Tower Park Sprayground
Wellmark YMCA
Witmer Park
Pickleball courts near Des Moines
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Playing Pickleball in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa has 18 pickleball facilities in our directory. That includes 15 public locations, 7 with indoor courts, and 10 that are free to play. Popular spots include Genesis Health Clubs - Southridge, Fourmile Community Recreation Center, and Ashby Park, among others. Each listing below includes the details you need before you head out — court count, indoor or outdoor, public or private, free or paid, booking requirements, amenities, and a Google Maps link.
New to pickleball in Des Moines? Most facilities welcome all skill levels, and many offer beginner lessons, loaner paddles, and open-play sessions where you can jump into games. In Des Moines, indoor pickleball facilities are essential from late fall through early spring, while the warmer months bring a rush of outdoor play, leagues, and tournaments. Don't see your favorite court? Browse pickleball courts across Iowa or add a facility for free to help local players find it.
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