Quick answer: The best spot for pickleball in Scarborough, Maine, is the town’s eight new courts behind the municipal building near Memorial Park. They opened July 31, 2026, and they’re free, first-come, first-served and open from dawn to dusk. Two older courts sit in Memorial Park next to them, and Blue Point Park at 241 Pine Point Road has a shared tennis court.
The 30-second version
- New courts: eight outdoor courts built on the old skate park site, finished July 30, 2026, and opened the next day.
- Cost: free. No reservation, just show up.
- Hours: dawn to dusk, daily.
- The hub: the town placed them to connect with Memorial Park’s two existing courts, which makes 10 courts in one area.
- Directory warning: Pickleheads still shows two courts at Memorial Park, and the town’s own parks table still lists a skateboard park there.
- Who to call: Scarborough Community Services, (207) 730-4150.
Where can you play pickleball in Scarborough, ME?
You can play pickleball in Scarborough at three public spots, and all of them are outdoors. Here’s how they compare, using the town’s descriptions first and the directories’ second.
| Venue | Location | Courts | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| New municipal courts | Behind the municipal building, near Memorial Park | 8 new outdoor courts | Free |
| Memorial Park | 5 Durant Drive | 2 existing courts | Free, per directories |
| Blue Point Park | 241 Pine Point Road | Shared tennis/pickleball court; count disputed | Free, per directories |
What are Scarborough’s new pickleball courts like?
They’re eight outdoor courts with perimeter fencing, built where the skate park used to be. WGME reported that they’re free, available first-come, first-served, and open daily from dawn until dusk.
- Finding them: they sit behind the municipal building on the old skate park site. The bid notice gives the address as 11 Municipal Drive, and Memorial Park is at 5 Durant Drive.
- Surface: the town built them on the skate park’s existing asphalt. A listing of the town’s bid notice called for a mill and overlay, fencing and an acrylic sport surface.
- Builder: Pine State Athletic Courts won the contract after the bid process closed April 27, 2026. Construction ran from May 26 to July 30.
- Restrooms: the town says Memorial Park’s front bathroom stays open year-round.
- Evening play: plan around “dusk.” Nothing I read mentions court lights.
The town hasn’t published a court count for the whole complex, but its project page says the new courts were placed to “create connectivity” with the two in Memorial Park and establish “a central hub for pickleball play.” That’s 10 courts by the town’s own numbers.
How did a skate park become pickleball in Scarborough?
The town closed an aging skate park and is replacing it, and it built the pickleball first because that project was simpler. This is the part directories can’t tell you, and it matters if you hear locals talking about it at the courts.
- The old park: the town said it had reached the end of its useful life, and it closed May 10, 2026.
- The funding: pickleball money was added in the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan. The skate park’s funding came separately: $80,000 in FY24 for resurfacing and fencing, and $200,000 in FY25 for a new park on campus.
- Why courts went first: they could go on the existing asphalt, while a new skate park needed engineering, permits and Planning Board review.
- What’s next for skaters: the new park is planned between the high school track and turf and the Wentworth School parking lot, beside the tennis courts. The town issued a request for proposals on July 29, 2026.
I couldn’t find a published contract price for the pickleball courts, so I’m not printing one. The town did say projected costs had “increased significantly” after funding was approved, which is part of why it didn’t wait.
Can you play at Scarborough’s courts in winter?
Don’t count on it, at least at the new courts. The bid listing says the town asked for a removable net post system “to accommodate seasonal ice-rink use,” so that surface may become a skating rink when the weather turns. The town’s parks directory does list an ice rink at its Municipal Drive complex.
I couldn’t find a published date for when the nets come down this year. If you’re planning a November session, call Community Services at (207) 730-4150 first. The office is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Is the Blue Point Park court worth the drive?
Only if you live near Pine Point, because the sources disagree on what’s there. The town lists a single “Tennis/Pickleball Court” at 241 Pine Point Road and says it “uses existing tennis nets.” Pickleheads lists 6 outdoor hard courts with permanent lines and tells you to bring your own net.
- What I’d trust: the town’s description, since it runs the park. Bring a portable net anyway if you can, because the two sources can’t both be right.
- Why it matters: a tennis net is about 36 inches high at center, against pickleball’s 34, so dinks play a little differently.
- Memorial Park has a similar conflict: Pickleheads says its two courts have permanent nets, while the town’s directory says players at its Municipal Drive courts “must bring own nets.” Both may be out of date since the summer build.
Are there pickleball lessons in Scarborough?
Yes. Scarborough Community Services lists pickleball lessons among its adult recreation programs, along with open gym basketball and fitness classes. Current dates and prices start from the town’s adult programs page, which links to its WebTrac registration site. Our coaching directory lists instructors around New England, and the Paddle Finder will match a first paddle to how you play.
Where else can you play near Scarborough?
Scarborough sits between South Portland and Saco, so you have options when the town courts are full or frozen:
- North: our South Portland guide and Portland guide are the closest neighbors.
- South: see Saco and Biddeford.
- West: Gorham is a short drive inland.
- Winter: indoor pickleball in Maine lists heated options.
- Statewide: the Maine pickleball hub covers every region, and our court finder sorts by distance.
FAQ: pickleball in Scarborough
Are there free pickleball courts in Scarborough, Maine?
Yes. The eight courts behind the municipal building near Memorial Park are free and first-come, first-served, WGME reported when they opened on July 31, 2026.
How many pickleball courts does Scarborough have?
The town counts eight new courts plus two existing ones in Memorial Park, so 10 in that area. Blue Point Park also has a shared tennis/pickleball court.
What are the hours for the Scarborough pickleball courts?
The new courts are open daily from dawn until dusk. Nothing I read mentions lights, so plan on daylight play.
Do I need to reserve a court in Scarborough?
No. The new courts are first-come, first-served. For lessons or group questions, call Scarborough Community Services at (207) 730-4150.
Is there winter pickleball at the Scarborough courts?
Probably not at the new courts. The town’s bid called for removable net posts for seasonal ice-rink use, so call Community Services before a cold-weather trip, or check indoor options nearby.
