Pickleball
Reserve a pickleball court at Fort Missoula Regional Park!
- PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are OPTIONAL. All six courts remain open for drop-in play when they’re not reserved—first come, first served.
- Courts 1–3 are now available for reservations through October 2025!
- 80% of your reservation fee helps maintain and improve the courts—thank you!
Reservation Basics
- Courts 1–3 can be reserved daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit our online reservation system or phone us at 406-552-6793.
- Reservations open 7 days in advance, on the hour.
- $5.25 per 60-minute slot.
- No same-day reservations—please plan ahead!
- Reservation-holder must be present—bring your receipt.
- Drop-in players must yield to players with a valid reservation.
Time Limits & Fair Use
- Please limit back-to-back bookings and multiple bookings in the same day so others have a chance to play.
- Respect your time slot—don’t start early or run over.
Weather, Cancellations & Refunds
- For rain-outs ONLY: Call 406-552-6793 before your start time to reschedule.
- Need to cancel or reschedule for other reasons? Cancel online at least 24 hours in advance and rebook if needed. Please don’t call us to reschedule unless your reservation is rained out.
- No refunds for cancellations made less than 24 hours before your reservation.
- If Parks and Recreation cancels due to weather or any other reason, we’ll issue a credit or full refund.
Contact & Emergencies
- For urgent court issues, call 406-552-6793. For non-urgent issues, please email us at adultsports@ci.missoula.mt.us.
- In an emergency, dial 911. *Please note, reservation conflicts are not an emergency.
Did You Know?
- 80% of your reservation fee helps maintain and improve the courts—thank you!
- Planning a tournament or special event? Call us at 406-552-6793 to reserve multiple courts or arrange extended bookings.
New! Pickleball Ambassadors!
Pickleball Ambassadors is a volunteer-based program designed to support the Missoula pickleball community. Ambassadors will welcome new players, encourage fair court rotation, and serve as a friendly presence to promote positive play. Please read the Ambassador Q & A to learn more.
If you'd like to volunteer, please review the Q & A, then apply using our online application form. We'll do our best to get back to you within 5 business days after receiving your application.
What Is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a fun court sport played on a badminton-sized court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic ball, similar to a whiffle ball, and wood or composite paddles about twice the size of ping-pong paddles. It can be played indoors or outdoors and is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a fast- paced, competitive game for experienced players. In addition to being fun, the game has developed a reputation for its friendly and social nature.
How it is Played
Pickleball can be played as singles or doubles. New players can learn the game quickly in a single session. No special apparel is needed, just something comfortable and appropriate for a court sport. Equipment is inexpensive and easily portable. It can be played at a leisurely pace or at a highly competitive level—making it ideal for all ages and abilities.
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