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Free pickleball courts in Des Moines, IA

10 free-to-play pickleball locations in Des Moines, Iowa — public parks, rec centers and community courts you can use without a membership or court fee. Addresses, court counts, Google ratings and directions for each.

10free-to-play venues
12More within 25 mi
June 2026Updated
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Looking for free pickleball courts in Des Moines, IA? Every venue below is tagged free from its own website or parks listing. Tap one for hours, fees, amenities and directions, or scroll down for free courts in nearby cities.

Free Pickleball Courts in Des Moines

Ashby Park 3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · ⭐ 4.6/5 (433) FreeOutdoorPublic Witmer Park 1610 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · ⭐ 4.4/5 (284) FreeOutdoorPublic Columbus Park Columbus Park, 1921 SE 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA · ⭐ 4.2/5 (241) FreeOutdoorPublic Irving E. Stone Park 2100 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA · ⭐ 4.3/5 (168) FreeOutdoorPublic Jordan Park 600 E Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA · ⭐ 4.2/5 (79) FreeOutdoorPublic Harmon Park 2900 SW 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50321, USA · ⭐ 3.7/5 (24) FreeOutdoorPublic Birdland Sports Park 645 Birdland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA · ⭐ 4.5/5 (23) FreeOutdoorPublic Tower Park Sprayground 4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · ⭐ 4.5/5 (22) FreeOutdoorPublic Evergreen Park - Exercise Equipment/Basketball Court 2135 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320, USA · ⭐ 4.3/5 (14) FreeOutdoorPublic EMC Downtown Park 701 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA · ⭐ 4.2/5 (6) FreeOutdoorPublic
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Free venues in nearby cities, closest first (straight-line distance from central Des Moines).

American Legion Park 301 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA · West Des Moines · 3.8 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (470) FreeOutdoorPublic Wilson Park 298 9th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA · West Des Moines · 4.3 mi · ⭐ 4.4/5 (76) FreeOutdoorPublic Rick Boals (South Karen Acres) Park Roseland Dr &, 77th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 5.4 mi · ⭐ 4.3/5 (73) FreeOutdoorPublic City of Clive Harbach Center 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA 50325, USA · Clive · 5.5 mi · 1 court · ⭐ 4.5/5 (10) FreeIndoorPublic Linnan Park 8500 Alice Ave, Clive, IA 50325, USA · Clive · 5.6 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (31) FreeOutdoorPublic Lions Park 72nd Street and, NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 5.7 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (450) FreeOutdoorPublic Doanes Park 4900 Doanes Park Rd, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA · Pleasant Hill · 6 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (118) FreeOutdoorPublic Jaycee Park 4528 71st St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 6 mi · ⭐ 4/5 (15) FreeOutdoorPublic Scenic Valley Park 1223 S 24th Ct, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA · West Des Moines · 6.1 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (54) FreeOutdoorPublic Ray Schleihs Park 5400 NW 55th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · Johnston · 6.1 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (38) FreeOutdoorPublic Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden 3600 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Johnston · 6.3 mi · ⭐ 4.8/5 (123) FreeOutdoorPublic Walker Johnston Tennis Courts 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 6.4 mi · ⭐ 4.8/5 (34) FreeOutdoorPublic

Free Pickleball Courts in Des Moines: What to Know

Des Moines has 10 free-to-play venues in our directory. The top-rated by Google reviewers are Ashby Park, Birdland Sports Park, and Tower Park Sprayground. Another 12 free venues within 25 miles are listed below.

Free courts in Des Moines are public and first-come, first-served — bring your own paddle and balls, expect to rotate in when it's busy, and check each listing for lights if you plan to play after dark. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Pickleball Courts in Des Moines

How many free pickleball courts are in Des Moines, IA?
Our directory lists 10 free-to-play venues in Des Moines. Another 12 are within 25 miles of the city.
What is the best-rated free pickleball court in Des Moines?
Ashby Park is rated 4.6/5 by 433 Google reviewers, followed by Birdland Sports Park (4.5/5).
Do I need to reserve free pickleball courts in Des Moines?
Usually not. Free public courts are first-come, first-served, and players rotate in when every court is busy. A few parks departments take reservations for leagues or lessons; each listing links to the venue website where we have it.
When is the best time to play free pickleball in Des Moines?
Outdoor pickleball in Des Moines is best from late spring through early fall. For the rest of the year, indoor facilities keep play going seven days a week regardless of snow or cold.

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