Herman Key Center

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About this court

Pickleball enthusiasts visiting Charlottesville, Virginia will find Herman Key Center at 800 E. Market St. offering six total courts — three indoor and three outdoor — in good condition and open to the public at just $2 per session. The center operates Monday through Friday from noon to 9:00 PM, with slightly shorter weekend hours of 1:00 to 5:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Structured pickup game times are available Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons, though players are encouraged to call Margie Davenport or the Key Center directly at (434) 293-8273 to confirm schedules, which shift during summer youth camp programming. Rated 4.3 out of 5 across 36 Google reviews, the facility earns consistent praise for specific practical details. Visitors mention the climate-controlled indoor courts as a notable comfort, and several players highlight the $2 drop-in fee as strong value — particularly compared to monthly fitness pass alternatives. Restrooms are reported to be clean and fully stocked, and showers are available on site. Validated parking in a nearby city lot for up to two hours addresses a common downtown accessibility concern. Beyond pickleball, Herman Key Center is tagged as multi-sport and kid-friendly, housing a fitness center and additional recreational amenities that serve a wide community. The dual Pay-to-Play and Free-to-Play tags reflect the varied programming across different court types and time slots. For anyone seeking drop-in pickleball in Charlottesville, VA, United States with reliable courts, on-site facilities, and consistent hours, Herman Key Center represents a practical, community-rooted option worth a visit.

Notes

Contact: Margie Davenport Phone: 703-501-7701 Schedule: Schedule changed for summer/kid's camps. Call about outdoor pick-up games. Fee: $2 per session Comment: Parking on street or city lot validated for up to two hrs. Mon: 6:45-8:45 Thur: 5:00-8:45 Sat: 1:00-4:30 Call Margie or Key Center (434) 293-8273 for cancellations or any time for information.