Boise State University Recreation Center

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About this court

Pickleball in Boise, Idaho finds a full-amenity home at the Boise State University Recreation Center, a membership-based facility on West University Drive carrying a 4.6 Google rating from 246 reviewers. Access requires a paid membership under a Pay-to-Play structure, and courts are maintained in playable condition — details worth confirming directly given that specific court counts are not published in the facility's current listing. The rec center's schedule leans toward evening availability on weekdays, with Monday through Thursday hours running from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Fridays close an hour earlier at 10:00 PM, while Saturday hours run 9:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. Some members note that holiday closures and reduced weekend windows can disrupt consistent training schedules, so checking the current calendar before visiting is advisable. Membership pricing has drawn mixed reactions, with some players finding it steep relative to available hours. What sets this location apart from a bare-bones court facility is its extensive amenity stack: a pool praised by visitors for water clarity and quality, a sauna, locker rooms, showers, a fitness center with a well-stocked weight room, and kid-friendly programming including swimming lessons. Staff are frequently described as friendly across reviews. Cleanliness sentiment is mixed — players note the facility has felt less consistently maintained in recent periods compared to prior years — but the overall 4.6 rating across nearly 250 reviews reflects a broadly positive experience for those who value a full recreation center environment alongside their pickleball sessions.