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Free pickleball courts in Johnston, IA

6 free-to-play pickleball locations in Johnston, 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.

6free-to-play venues
12More within 25 mi
September 2026Updated
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Looking for free pickleball courts in Johnston, 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 Johnston

Dewey Park 5225 NW 64th Pl, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · ⭐ 4.7/5 (176) FreeOutdoorPublic Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden 3600 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · ⭐ 4.8/5 (123) FreeOutdoorPublic Ray Schleihs Park 5400 NW 55th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · ⭐ 4.6/5 (38) FreeOutdoorPublic Johnston Splash Pad 6245 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · ⭐ 4.9/5 (20) FreeOutdoorPublic Johnston Commons 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · ⭐ 4.1/5 (19) FreeOutdoorPublic Greenwood Hills Park 5700 NW 86th St, Johnston, IA 50131, USA · ⭐ 4.8/5 (12) FreeOutdoorPublic
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More free pickleball courts near Johnston

Free venues in nearby cities, closest first (straight-line distance from central Johnston).

Jaycee Park 4528 71st St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 1.5 mi · ⭐ 4/5 (15) FreeOutdoorPublic Lions Park 72nd Street and, NW Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 2 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (450) FreeOutdoorPublic Walker Johnston Park 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 3 mi · ⭐ 4.7/5 (654) FreeOutdoorPublic Rick Boals (South Karen Acres) Park Roseland Dr &, 77th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 3.1 mi · ⭐ 4.3/5 (73) FreeOutdoorPublic Walker Johnston Tennis Courts 9000 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA · Urbandale · 3.2 mi · ⭐ 4.8/5 (34) FreeOutdoorPublic Ashby Park 3200 38th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · Des Moines · 3.4 mi · ⭐ 4.6/5 (433) FreeOutdoorPublic Tower Park Sprayground 4900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · Des Moines · 3.7 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (22) FreeOutdoorPublic Linnan Park 8500 Alice Ave, Clive, IA 50325, USA · Clive · 4 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (31) FreeOutdoorPublic City of Clive Harbach Center 8505 Harbach Blvd, Clive, IA 50325, USA · Clive · 4.1 mi · 1 court · ⭐ 4.5/5 (10) FreeIndoorPublic Witmer Park 1610 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA · Des Moines · 4.5 mi · ⭐ 4.4/5 (284) FreeOutdoorPublic Campbell Park Tennis Courts Clive, IA 50325, USA · Clive · 5.5 mi · ⭐ 4.7/5 (21) FreeOutdoorPublic Birdland Sports Park 645 Birdland Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA · Des Moines · 5.6 mi · ⭐ 4.5/5 (23) FreeOutdoorPublic

Free Pickleball Courts in Johnston: What to Know

Johnston has 6 free-to-play venues in our directory. The top-rated by Google reviewers are Johnston Splash Pad, Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden, and Greenwood Hills Park. Another 12 free venues within 25 miles are listed below.

Free courts in Johnston 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 Johnston, 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 Johnston

How many free pickleball courts are in Johnston, IA?
Our directory lists 6 free-to-play venues in Johnston. Another 12 are within 25 miles of the city.
What is the best-rated free pickleball court in Johnston?
Johnston Splash Pad is rated 4.9/5 by 20 Google reviewers, followed by Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park and Garden (4.8/5).
Do I need to reserve free pickleball courts in Johnston?
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 Johnston?
Outdoor pickleball in Johnston 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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