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Seattle Parks Listening Sessions Update
Seattle Parks is considering moving some community centers\’ current weekday hours to evenings and weekends. This could seriously impact the current indoor drop-in pickleball schedule.

More courts, more play, more nets
12 semi-permanent nets delivered in 2022

State Sport Pickleball License Plate Poll
Vote for your favorite license plate design

SMPA at Microsoft Ignite 2022
Introduced Pickleball to people from around the world

Court Usage: Regulations and Expectations
There have been a few reports of conflict between pickleball players on the courts recently. Unfortunately, as more and more players access a limited number of courts, and as different players have a different idea of what is fair, such incidents are bound to happen.
Here a few things to keep in mind while trying to negotiate your way through these situations.

Pickleball License Plate Design Phase
We need your help to reach our goal!

2022 Women of Inspiration Award Finalist
Our very own SMPA Founder, Theresa Haynie, is one of the 4 finalists of the WISE (Women in Sports and Events) award! Voting closes on

Mariners Pickleball Night 2022
The inaugural Mariners Pickleball Night was a success. See you next year!

Mariners Pickleball Night Update
9/9/2022 5:15 pm Update Mariners just sent the Gameday Guide by email. They will open the gate 2 HOURS before game at 4:10 p.m. We