Where to Play Pickleball in Bangor, Maine
Bangor's pickleball courts, indoor and out: 8 indoor courts, drop-in times at UMA and EMCC, free courts, and where beginners can start.
Bangor has 6 public places to play pickleball listed on AllOutMaine, plus the courts at Bangor High School. Three of them are indoors, with 8 indoor courts between them, so you can keep playing after the outdoor season winds down. Two spots run set drop-in times, from weekday morning sessions to a Tuesday evening game.
With the clocks falling back this weekend and the evenings getting cold, here's where to play in Bangor now, and where to head once spring comes back.
Indoor pickleball in Bangor
UMA Bangor Fitness Center
The busiest drop-in schedule in town. The fitness center has 3 indoor pickleball courts and a full-size gym. Entry is free with a membership or a $5 day pass (check before you go, since prices can change).
- Drop-in pickleball (3.0–4.0): Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri, 8:30–11:30 AM
- Beginner drop-in pickleball (2.0–3.0): Thu, 9–11 AM
If you're new or coming back after a while, the Thursday beginner session is a friendly place to start. The ratings are a guide to the level of play, not a test at the door.
EMCC Johnston Gym
Eastern Maine Community College's gym has 3 indoor pickleball courts and restrooms on site. It's the evening option for anyone who works days.
- Adult Drop-In Pickleball: Tue, 6–8 PM. $5, free for EMCC students and staff.
The same gym also runs adult drop-in basketball on Friday evenings, if you play both.
Bangor Parks & Recreation Center
The Rec Center has 2 indoor pickleball courts listed as free, with one catch: bring your own net. A portable net in the car makes this an easy spot to set up a game with a few friends. There's no set schedule listed, so check with the Rec Center before you go to see when the gym is open for play.
Outdoor pickleball in Bangor
Outdoor courts are best from spring through early fall. In November, expect cold fingers, early darkness and leaves on the court, and nets at some courts may come down for the season. Check before you go.
Bangor High School
The most outdoor courts in town: 4 pickleball courts, plus 6 tennis courts, all listed as free with no reservation needed. These are school grounds, so play when school and team use are done for the day.
Williams Park
2 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts, next to an outdoor basketball court. A good neighborhood spot for a quick game.
Cameron Stadium
2 outdoor courts shared between tennis and pickleball, alongside the turf field, grass field and track. With shared courts, be ready to share with tennis players.
Husson University Courts
2 outdoor tennis courts that are also listed for pickleball. Husson also has indoor basketball courts and a lit outdoor basketball court, but the pickleball here is outside.
Which court should you pick?
- Weekday mornings: UMA Bangor, Monday through Friday (beginners on Thursday).
- Weeknight game: EMCC Johnston Gym, Tuesday 6–8 PM.
- Free and indoors, with your own crew: the Parks & Rec Center, if you bring a net.
- Most outdoor courts in one place: Bangor High School, once the weather turns.
New to open play? Our guide to pickleball open play and etiquette explains paddle stacking, rotating in and how to join a court where you don't know anyone.
How to find a game
- See every Bangor court on one page: pickleball courts in Bangor.
- Browse pickleball drop-in times across Maine, or all drop-ins in Bangor if you play more than one sport.
- Check the games coming up in Bangor, or the pickleball map to see places nearby and who's checked in.
- Don't see a game at a time that works for you? Post a game. It takes about 30 seconds, and nearby players who play pickleball hear about it.
You can also follow a place, like UMA Bangor or Williams Park, to hear when someone posts a new game there. Check in when you play to stamp your Passport.
FAQ
Where can I play pickleball indoors in Bangor, Maine?
Three places: UMA Bangor Fitness Center (3 courts), EMCC Johnston Gym (3 courts) and the Bangor Parks & Recreation Center (2 courts, bring your own net). UMA and EMCC both run drop-in sessions.
Is there free pickleball in Bangor?
The Parks & Rec Center's indoor courts and Bangor High School's outdoor courts are listed as free. UMA's drop-ins are free with a membership, and EMCC's Tuesday session is free for EMCC students and staff; for everyone else, both cost $5.
Where can beginners play pickleball in Bangor?
UMA Bangor Fitness Center runs a beginner drop-in (2.0–3.0) on Thursdays from 9 to 11 AM. Check before you go, since schedules can change.
Are Bangor's outdoor pickleball courts open in winter?
Plan on indoor play from late fall to spring. Outdoor courts at Bangor High School, Williams Park, Cameron Stadium and Husson are best in the warmer months; check before you go.
For basketball in town too, see where to play basketball in Bangor.