Where to play pickleball around D.C.

Hot pickleball summer is in full force at these DMV courts.

Why it matters: Finding a place to pickle around here can be tough — it's best to plan ahead.

We asked the crew at social sports leagues D.C. Fray and Volo to share some of their fave paddling spots around town.

🏓 East Potomac Tennis Center: You can snag courts at the Hains Point park via reservation or walk-in on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Trying to up your game? Sign up for private, semi-private, or group lessons , or an open play sesh.

🏓 Kraken Kourts and Skates: The Edgewood location has 14 indoor courts with cabanas for post-pickle chilling (it has a bar with beer, wine, and canned cocktails, plus snacks).

• You can either rent a court or sign up for drop-in play. Pickleball memberships and lessons are available, too.

🏓 King-Greenleaf Recreation Center: This spot is nestled in Southwest right between The Wharf and Navy Yard and has seven courts. Three are indoors, and four are outside.

🏓 Turkey Thicket Recreation Center: Come to Brookland for four dedicated pickleball courts, and 12 tennis-meets-pickleball courts (the latter are BYON — bring your own net).

🏓 Walter Reed Community Center and Park: Currently, picklers must share the Arlington courts with basketball and tennis players, although there are priority pickleball hours.

• But pickle-dedicated courts are in the works.

🏓 Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: There are six outdoor courts dedicated to pickleball at the Rockville site, plus two inside.

• It also offers clinics for aspiring pickle-heads.