- Soldiers Field House - Four indoor courts and one outdoor court.
- McChord Main - Four indoor courts and one outdoor court
- Wilson Fitness Center - Four indoor courts
- McVeigh Fitness Center - Outdoor pickleball courts, completion expected early to mid-summer
History of Pickleball
Three friends. Extra crew team members. A dog. Some bored teenagers… and a badminton court on Bainbridge Island. What a mix! Put them together, and they’re all elements of the same origin story. The start of what has now become Washington state’s official state sport: Pickleball!
Truth be told, yes, the dog was named Pickles, but after the sport, not the other way around. The sport was actually named for those extra crew team members — the ones that didn’t get to race in the actual regatta races. They raced just for fun in their “pickle-boat” races, and are actually how the just-for-fun game got its name.
Pickleball has an interesting history for sure, but at present, all you really need to know is JBLM is your place to play.
Current Pickleball options - as of April 16
Courts are available for use all hours, except during PT (0630-0730)
Paddles and pickleballs are available for checkout at the above facilities.
Cost: Free, available to MWR-eligible patrons.
Events
Monthly tournaments beginning June 7 at Soldiers Field House
Open Indoor Pickleball Tournament April 25-26 Wilson Fitness Center
Open Indoor Pickleball Tournament Jan. 24-25 CHAMPS
Coming soon
Several fitness centers have pickleball courts in the works. You’ll be able to practice, play and just have fun at these locations soon.
