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8 Drop-In Sports to Play This Summer

13 Seattle-area gyms, rinks, and fields offer adult drop-in sports on the cheap

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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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