Play at Green Lake
Every way to play, in one place
Free open play for every level — plus the systems, courts, and community that make it work.
GLP Open Play
All skill levels welcome — GLP reserves courts for open play from late March to early October, weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Learn morePaddle Stacking System
Handle down = beginner, right = intermediate, up = advanced, left = expert. How GLP matches like-skilled players for fun, competitive games.
Learn moreSkill Ratings & Self-Rating
GLP's rating guidelines summarize USAP pickleball rating definitions — use them to self-rate honestly, from beginner (1.0) to expert (5.5+).
Learn moreBeginners at Green Lake
A friendly, low-pressure place to learn and play pickleball — Beginner Welcome Courts on Tuesdays & Thursdays and the Beginner Pickleball Social on Sunday mornings.
Learn moreCourt Ambassadors
Friendly volunteers who help players learn GLP's community conventions — basic rules, scoring, stacking, and court etiquette.
Learn moreThe Green Lake East Courts
Eight public pickleball courts at the NE corner of Green Lake Park — Seattle's first dedicated Pickleball Hub.
Learn moreCourt Reservations & Closures
When GLP reserves courts for open play, how private rentals work, and the Blanchet High School tennis schedule.
Learn moreSomething we haven't covered? Ask a court ambassador at open play, browse the FAQ, or join the GLP Google Group.
Grab a paddle. We'll see you at the lake.
Open play for all skill levels, no membership — just show up, stack your paddle, and rotate in.