Washington Township Announces Spring Pickleball Programs

New pickleball classes offered for all skill levels at Rock Spring Park Tennis Courts.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Washington Township Recreation and TJD Sports Academy are collaborating to offer spring pickleball programs for players of all skill levels. The five-week sessions will take place at the Rock Spring Park Tennis Courts in Long Valley, with options for Thursday or Saturday morning classes starting in mid-April.

Why it matters

Pickleball has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, especially among older adults, as a fun and social racket sport. These new programs from Washington Township Recreation aim to introduce the sport to beginners and provide skill development opportunities for more experienced players.

The details

The spring pickleball programs will offer three different skill tiers - Newbie & Advanced Beginner, Low Intermediate, and High Intermediate. Thursday sessions will run from April 16 to May 14, with a rain date of May 21. Saturday sessions are scheduled from April 18 to May 16, with a rain date of May 22.

  • The spring pickleball programs will begin in mid-April 2026.
  • Thursday sessions will run from April 16 to May 14, 2026, with a rain date of May 21.
  • Saturday sessions are scheduled from April 18 to May 16, 2026, with a rain date of May 22.

The players

Washington Township Recreation

The local parks and recreation department organizing the new pickleball programs.

TJD Sports Academy

The sports organization collaborating with Washington Township Recreation to offer the pickleball instruction.

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What’s next

Residents interested in the pickleball programs can register through the Washington Township Recreation website.

The takeaway

These new pickleball programs from Washington Township Recreation provide an opportunity for community members of all skill levels to learn and play this growing sport together.