8 Drop-In Sports to Play This Summer
13 Seattle-area gyms, rinks, and fields offer adult drop-in sports on the cheap
By Kirsten Abel July 13, 2015
Do you fondly remember the days of aces and stuff blocks on your intramural college volleyball team? Did you once single-handedly vanquish your opponents in eighth grade P.E. pickleball? Maybe you’re curious to see if you can still hit a free throw or manage to put a little back spin on a ping pong serve. Maybe you’ve never played badminton in your life but kind of want to try.
We’ve rounded up several open gyms and drop-in times for different sports to try out this summer. None of the sports listed require a season-long commitment, just one or two free hours. Whether you’re a hockey star or a basketball beginner, there’s something for you! Show up to play by yourself or with a friend, and remember to bring your own equipment.
Basketball
Green Lake Community Center (free, outdoor court)
Daily, 24 hours
International District Community Center ($3)
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesdays, 12 – 1:15 p.m.
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Montlake Community Center ($3)
Mondays, 6 – 7:45 p.m.
Issaquah Community Center ($5)
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 12 – 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, 12 – 2 p.m. (age 40+)
Volleyball
Ballard Community Center ($3)
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
International District Community Center ($3)
Wednesdays, 6 – 8:45 p.m.
Issaquah Community Center ($5)
Mondays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Hockey
Highland Ice Arena – Shoreline
Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ($13)
Tuesdays, 9:45 – 11:15 p.m. ($16)
Thursdays, 8:30 – 10 p.m. ($14)
Saturdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. ($16)
Sno-King Ice Arena – Kirkland ($13)
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Sno-King Ice Arena – Renton ($13)
Saturdays, 6 – 7:30 a.m.
Sundays, 6:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Soccer
Arena Sports – SODO ($11 non-members, $8 members)
Wednesdays & Fridays, 12 – 3 p.m.
Starfire Sports – Tukwila
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 – 2 p.m. ($5 non-members, $2 basic members)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 – 11 p.m. ($10 non-members, $5 basic members)
Ping Pong
Green Lake Community Center ($3-$5)
Tuesdays, 6 – 9 p.m.
Saturdays, 5 – 9 p.m.
Sundays, 4 – 9 p.m.
International District Community Center ($3)
Mondays, 6 – 8:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, 6 – 8:45 p.m.
Fridays, 6 – 8:45 p.m.
Badminton
International District Community Center ($3)
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Seattle Badminton Club ($15 per day)
Monday-Friday, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Pickleball
Yesler Community Center ($3)
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
International District Community Center ($3)
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Issaquah Community Center ($5)
Tuesdays & Thurdays, 12 – 2 p.m.
Racquetball
Magnuson Community Center ($8 per hour)
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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