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Friendly pickleball in Des Moines.
All levels. All ages. One awesome community.
At a glance
This Week at Paddle Pals
West Des Moines weather
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The Labor Day Dink-Off
September 4–6, 2026 in Ankeny. Registration closes September 1 at 8:00 AM CST.
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Local leagues affect midweek availability
West Des Moines summer league games are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday. Members can privately share their league nights with the organizing team.
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Paddle Pals Daily Rally
Five questions, 60 seconds and one ranked attempt each day. The mix includes pickleball, strategy, Iowa, sports and fun trivia. Pick a nickname, build a streak and see where you rank.
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Current Meetup schedule
Upcoming Paddle Pals Sessions
MON • AUG 10 • 3:00 PM
Indoor Pickleball Open Play — Beat the Heat! ☀️🏓
Indoor session — see Meetup for venue details
View on MeetupTHU • AUG 13 • 6:00 PM
Outdoor Pickleball — Court No. 1
Outdoor session — see Meetup for current details
View on MeetupFRI • AUG 14 • 6:00 PM
Valley View
Valley View Park
View on MeetupMeetup remains the official source for live attendee counts, openings, fees, cancellations, and schedule changes.
Play with us
Typical Paddle Pals games
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FRIDAY EVENING
Outdoor Play
Valley View Park
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FLEXIBLE PLAY
Play at Your Pace
Natural groupings when space allows
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INDOOR OPTION
RecPlex Play
MidAmerican Energy RecPlex
Schedules can change. Meetup is the official source for current dates, times, session fees, openings, and weather updates.
Outdoor play planning
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Community opportunities
Announcements & tournaments
Polk County Pickleball
SEP 4–6, 2026
LABOR DAY
DINK-OFF
ANKENY, IOWA
Featured Midwest tournament
Friday–Sunday, September 4–6, 2026
The Labor Day Dink-Off
A three-day indoor tournament at Polk County Pickleball in Ankeny. Registration closes September 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM CST.
Shared for member information. This tournament is organized by Polk County Pickleball, not by Paddle Pals.
External tournament search
Open tournament search
Looking for another tournament?
Enter “West Des Moines, Iowa” manually in the external website’s Where field, then select a 50- or 100-mile radius. Its automatic “Local” results can be inaccurate when browser location access is blocked or outdated.
The tournament search is operated by PickleballTournaments.com. Verified local events featured above remain the easiest way to reach the correct registration page.
Where we play
Our main locations
Valley View Park
RecPlexWhy join
More than pickleball
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Friendly Community
Meet welcoming players who enjoy good games and good company.
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All Levels Welcome
Players can naturally choose games that fit their pace when court capacity allows.
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Play Your Way
Enjoy friendly open play with flexible recreational or faster-paced options.
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Social Connections
Occasional Paddle Pals activities and independently organized member-hosted gatherings.
Getting started
Four simple steps
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Check Meetup
See the latest games and available spots.
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Sign Up
Reserve the game you want to attend.
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Pay
Payment secures your spot when required.
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Arrive Early
Come 10–15 minutes early to check in and warm up.