Portland Parks, Recreation, and Facilities - Outdoor Court Policy

Court Usage Rules and Regulations

  • Courts Hours: 

    • Lighted: 6:30 -10:00 pm

    • Unlighted: Dawn to Dusk

  • Please be courteous to others

  • Check the online schedule: 

    • City of Portland programs and court reservations take priority over drop-in use.

    • Before playing, please check to see if the court is reserved. 

      • Respect court reservations and open play limits. 

  • No-Show Policy: 

    • If a reserved court is vacant more than 15 minutes past the start time, the reservation is forfeited, and the court becomes available for drop-in use. 

  • Open Play Etiquette: 

    • If others are waiting, limit play to 60 minutes. 

    • Wait outside the court fencing.

  • Permits are required for lessons, camps, and leagues. Non-permitted activities will be asked to leave.

Keep Our Courts Playable and Safe

We strive to schedule maintenance in advance, typically between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, but that is not always possible. Please be patient and allow us a few minutes to complete our work. 

We appreciate your help in maintaining our courts: 

  • Leave the maintenance to us! Please don’t: 

    • Mark the courts with paint or tape. 

    • Alter or move the permanent nets. 

  • Clean up after yourself:

    • Return adjustable pickleball nets to the side of the courts

    • Remove all trash and belongings when leaving the courts. 

  • Leave your pets at home: 

    • We love our furry friends, but they can accidentally damage the court by scratching, digging, and urinating.

  • Other prohibited items: 

    • Drugs, alcohol, and smoking

    • Bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades

    • Glass containers

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide accessible wellness opportunities for our growing community.                    

For more information on how to permit or schedule our courts, please contact:

The City of Portland- Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department at ballfields@portlandmaine.gov