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Enjoy pickleball – stop in for open play, rent a court, or register for a program with a certified instructor! Our facility and programs are open to the public.

Our gymnasium offers four indoor pickleball courts. The local pickleball community is very active and players of all levels are welcome. We have loaner paddles available for adults and children. Pickleballs are provided.

Please wear non marking shoes for play. Thank you for protecting our rubber flooring, installed for player comfort.

Open play

Please refer to our court schedule for open play times available throughout the week. Drop-in play is first come, first served and players rotate into play if courts are busy.

Open play time blocks are free for Rec Pass holders and All Access members.

Drop-in fees apply for non-members and non-pass holders:

Youth 4-12 accompanied by parent/guardian: $5

Youth 13-17 w/signed parental permission: $7

Adult 18-61: $10

Adult 62 & above: $7

Family up to 5 members (2 adults maximum): $30

Rental availability

Please visit our Facility Rentals page.

Clinics, classes & special programs for youth and adults

Player development programs for youth and adults are listed on our events calendar.

Our certified instructors offer Pickleball 101, 102, 103, 201, 250 and 350 programs, in addition to 3rd shot, serve, mixed skills and tournament prep clinics. For youth ages 8-12, we offer a summer camp and 1-hour learn to play programs. Keep an eye on the events calendar!

Meet our certified pickleball instructors

George Shackelford

Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), official education & certification partner of USA Pickleball.

George discovered pickleball after moving from Houston, Texas to Culpeper in 2017. After developing his own game, he began coaching friends and helping them improve their games. Along with three other local players George co-founded the Culpeper Pickleball Club and helped advance pickleball in the Culpeper area. He is an experienced tournament player and enjoys helping his students to prepare for tournaments. As a PPR-certified coach, George enjoys working with players of every level. At PRFC, George has taught clinics for players seeking to build a strong foundation focused on shots, footwork & body position (PB 201) and players interested in developing specific shots, positioning and overall strategy (PB 350).

Randy Parker

Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), official education & certification partner of USA Pickleball.

Randy Parker started playing pickleball at PATH Recreation & Fitness Center over 2 years ago and quickly became dedicated to playing the sport. He has since become a PPR Certified Associate Coach and has taken over 70 hours of individual, group and camp coaching classes with both pro players and PPR certified coaches. His approach is to help each player discover  and develop their skills based on their past experiences in sports play and possible limitations related to age issues. He will break down each skill to steps that allow newer players to learn each skill. At PRFC, Randy has taught Pickleball 101 sessions for new players and supported a pickleball camp for youth.

Did you know that playing pickleball is fun and good for you?

• Maintains and develops balance and agility
• Burns calories
• Tones and strengthens muscles
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
• Improves mood and mental health

Check out the rules and finer points of play on the US Pickleball Association website!