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Paddle Pals Games
Reserved courts, defined times, clear capacity, and official signup through Meetup.
Play with Paddle Pals
Organized games at Valley View Park, RecPlex open play in West Des Moines, visitors and regional options — Meetup remains the official RSVP source.
Confirmed court reservations
Upcoming Paddle Pals games
All times are Central Time (America/Chicago). RSVP and check final game updates on Meetup.
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Available to play soon?
Share your possible times for the next two weeks and see the community’s live availability.
Games & registration
Choose the play experience that fits you.
Clear options for organized games, open play and visiting players.
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Open Play
Join a RecPlex drop-in session when a private Paddle Pals court is not available. Open play is shared with other players.
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Visiting Player
Coming through Des Moines? Share your dates and skill level so the community can help.
Find your next game
Check Meetup for confirmed game dates and official RSVPs.
Upcoming Paddle Pals games
Times, court assignments and capacity are posted on Meetup. Check the event details before heading out.
Looking for more play?
Explore local and regional open-play facilities by city and court type.
Seasonal playing plan
After October 31
Check each Meetup listing for the confirmed location and format before you RSVP.
Explore the winter play guide → Paddle Pals winter options and RecPlex open play.
Valley View Park
Courts can be reserved during the March 1–October 31 rental season. After October 31, outdoor play is first come, first served when weather allows. A Paddle Pals court and space are not guaranteed.
RecPlex indoor options
For a private Paddle Pals game, the organizer must confirm a court reservation before the event is marked confirmed. RecPlex open play is a separate public drop-in session: players pay the venue directly and may rotate with other players.
Paddle Pals open play: Monday and Wednesday 3:00–5:00 PM, Friday 5:00–7:00 PM and Sunday 3:00–5:00 PM · $5 for 2 hours, paid at the front desk · RecPlex usually allows 16 players on 2 courts · arrive about 15 minutes early to sign in. Check the RecPlex schedule before leaving.
Other RecPlex drop-in times (official November–December 2026 schedule): most days 9:00–11:00 AM (a few days start at 11 AM or noon), Tuesday and Thursday 3:00–5:00 PM, and Saturday 4:00–6:00 PM. No pickleball on Nov 14, 15 and 26, or Dec 24 and 25.
Proposed times are for planning only. A confirmed Meetup listing has the final details and payment instructions.