Pickleball Courts

Pickleball Rules and Guidelines

• Park Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Courts are for intended sports only.  No other uses are permitted.
• Courts are open to the public for drop-in play on a first-come, first-served basis during all hours except during events permitted by the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department.
• All courts are open to all skill levels.
• Some or all courts may be reserved for organized play by the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department.
• Prohibited items on courts surface: Pets, glass containers, food, outdoor chairs, bikes, skateboards, scooters and roller blades.
• Show common courtesy for all players and spectators.
• Profane language is prohibited.

During peak times when all courts are being used and players are waiting to play:

• Court time will be shared equally.
• No singles (1 vs. 1)
• Waiting players will place their paddle in the saddle from left to right.
• Court time limited to two games to 11, win by 1.
  • Exit court immediately after game(s).
  • To play again, place your paddle in the first available opening in the saddle.
• When the court is open, next up is the next paddle in the slot sequence from left to right.
• Warm-up time is limited to 5 minutes.

How do I play as a single?

• Place your paddle in the next available slot in the saddle or in a slot holding less than 4 paddles.
• Once 4 paddles are in the slot, that group is now part of the slot sequence.

To report an issue, call 563-589-4263 or email parkrec@cityofdubuque.org