About this venue
Metro Parks Tacoma official article confirms pickleball courts at Point Defiance Park. Metro Parks manages the facility. parkstacoma.gov Point Defiance Park page does not mention pickleball courts as of 2026-06-16. A 2022 Metro Parks article mentioned planned restriping of tennis courts for pickleball at Point Defiance. Address confirmed: 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407. Court count (4) and current availability not confirmable from primary source. Needs updated Metro Parks park page or phone confirmation. Address confirmed as 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407 from official parkstacoma.gov park page (2026-06-16). However, that same official park page does not mention pickleball courts among the park amenities (lists tennis courts, not pickleball). Only older parkstacoma.gov article (2022) referenced restriping plans. Court count (reported as 4 by third parties) and current pickleball status not confirmable from official source.
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Is Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts indoor or outdoor?+
Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
How much does it cost to play at Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts?+
Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts is free to play — no fee and no membership required.
Is Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts open to the public?+
Yes — Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts is open to the public at no charge.
Where is Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts located?+
Point Defiance Park Pickleball Courts is located at 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407.