Frequently Asked Questions
Reservations
Do I need to make a reservation to come and hang?
Nope. You don’t even need to play pickleball if you don’t want to. We have shuffleboard, cornhole, a lounge, dining room, and two bars. You do you.
What is your cancellation policy?
Court reservations cancelled within 24 hours of the reservation are subject to the full court fee. Reservations cancelled outside of 24 hours will be refunded to your account balance and can be applied to a similar reservation category in the future.
Do you offer private parties, corporate events or full/partial buy-outs?
Absolutely! You can book two pickleball courts for two hours that accommodates 24 people. For reservations that are 2 hours+ or for 25+ people, please check out our events page.
What’s included in my court reservation?
When you’re booking a court with PKL, you’re booking an experience. With each booking, you will receive complimentary paddles and equipment rentals as well as a private courtside cabana with food and beverage service. The more the merrier, meaning some can play and some can sit back, make line calls and sip on a cocktail.
When do court reservations open?
Court reservations open seven days prior to the booking date. Reservations are recommended to dine and can be made on our website. No reservations required to hang in our Faded Monkey Lounge or enjoy our cornhole area.
How large of a group can I bring when I make a court reservation?
While we do not cap the number of people per court reservation, there is limited seating and space around each court. We recommend groups of up to 12 people per pickleball court reservation and up to 8 per shuffleboard court. If you are looking to make a group reservation, we recommend securing this in advance by contacting events@playpkl.com. For more info on timing and rates, see our group booking page.
How do I sign up for a clinic/class?
Reservations will be through our website. Please check out our Pickleball Events Calendar. To stay in the know you should definitely sign up for our email list.
Do you offer lessons?
Yes, we do. Please visit the Rules page to get started.
Food and Beverage
Can we order food while playing pickleball?
Yes! We recommend doing so with reservations of one hour or more. However, we would be happy to move you to a different part of our space when your court time is up.
Does PKL allow outside food or beverage?
No, PKL does not. PKL has its own Food & Beverage, including dessert menus, served in house. In case of a special circumstance, please reach out to info@playpkl.com.
Facilities
Does PKL have parking?
While we do not have dedicated customer parking, there is typically ample street parking on Old Colony St, and there is up to 3 hour parking (strictly no overnight) at 323 Dorchester Avenue. We recommend Rideshare after a great time at PKL.
Do you need to be a member to come to PKL?
You do not need a membership to reserve a court at PKL. For those who are looking to become regulars, stay tuned for more info on memberships soon.
Is there an age limit at PKL?
All ages are welcome at PKL with a court reservation. We ask that our bar is 21+ Friday and Saturday nights.
Do you have showers at PKL?
We do not have showers at PKL.
Is PKL dog friendly?
While we love our furry friends, they chase the balls around too much and are not allowed inside PKL.
How to get to PKL?
We are located at 64 C St in Boston, MA. Plug it into your Uber or have Waze get you here.
Does PKL supply equipment for court reservations?
Yes, PKL supplies paddles and balls for pickleball, and cues and biscuits for shuffleboard.
Can I run a tournament at PKL?
Yes, tournaments are a great way to fuel your competitive fire. Tournaments, however, tend to take a long time to execute so we recommend planning in advance based on the number of teams and court time you have. If you are looking to run a tournament for a group, we recommend securing this in advance by contacting events@playpkl.com. For more info on timing and rates, see our group booking page.
Does PKL run Leagues?
We sure do! See League page for more information.
I am new to pickleball. Where do I start?
We recommend trying out our Pickleball 101 classes. For more info, see Pickleball Events page.
Is PKL a great place to watch a game?
Yes! PKL has multiple TVs and projectors and is the perfect place to watch your favorite team. Email us if you want a private or semi-private viewing experience!
Got Further Questions?
Got questions or want to book a court, party, or event? Hit us up — we’re always game.
