Pickleball is exploding in popularity in Washington. In fact, the official state sport is pickleball. And interest in the sport has grown 275% since 2019 according to Yelp. But which are the best cities for pickleball lovers? Here is a summary of some of the top locations in Washington based on data from TeachMe.To, a company that allows users to connect with local pickleball coaches.

Seattle

​Seattle leads the pack with a significant margin, boasting 55.56% of the available coaches in the state. In addition, 45.97% of the coaching lessons booked were in Seattle. The city has 49 dedicated pickleball courts at time of publishing, but the great news is that this number is going to increase soon as another pickleball court is to be built soon in west Seattle.

Sammamish

​Sammamish is ranked second with 8.33% of the coaches in Washington and an impressive 12.90% of the coaching lessons booked in the state. The fact that Sammamish has 7 pickleball courts, but still ranks second shows how popular the sport is in this area.

Bellevue


​Bellevue ranks third with 8.33% of the coaches in Washington and also is the location for 8.87% of coaching lessons booked in the state. There are currently 18 pickleball courts in Bellevue, but expect that number to increase very soon. Pickleball Kingdom, the nation's premier indoor pickleball franchise, has announced its expansion into Bellevue. "Internally, we've been exploring opportunities in Washington for a while now. Afterall, it's where pickleball started." Explained Founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom, Ace Rodrigues.​

Kirkland

​Kirkland ranks fourth according to our data with 11.11% of the coaches and 8.06% of the coaching lessons booked. Kirkland is located along the shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland is celebrated for its waterfront parks, vibrant downtown, and active community events. The city has about four pickleball courts, but don't let that number fool you. The city is wild for pickleball. One of the best pickleball players in the world actually lives in Kirkland and has won 12+ national titles in his bracket.

Issaquah


​Issaquah has 5.56% of the coaches and the coachin lessons booked in Washington. Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Issaquah is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking trails. The city has 7 pickleball courts and this number is sure to increase in the future. 

Ranking
City
Coaches available
Coaching lessons
1
Seattle
55.56%
45.97%

2
Sammamish
8.33%
12.90%

3
Bellevue
8.33%
8.87%

4
Issaquah
5.56%
8.06%

5
Kirkland
11.11%
8.06%

6
Redmond
2.78%
5.65%

7
King County
2.78%
4.03%

8
Renton
2.78%
3.23%

9
Rosedale
2.78%
3.23%

The Future of Pickleball in Washington State

The data highlights a clear trend: pickleball is not just a passing fad in Washington State but a growing recreational activity with substantial community engagement. As more people discover the joys of pickleball, the demand for coaches and lessons is likely to increase. Pickleball is poised to become a staple of recreational activity in Washington as it fosters community spirit and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.

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