Quezon City residents in the Philippines looking for a place to play have a new option, and it won’t cost them a peso. Two new pickleball courts have opened at Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC), and the city government says they’re free to use.
Two Courts, Open Daily
The two courts cover a total of 400 square metres and are open daily from 7 am to 8 pm. Mayor Joy Belmonte led the official opening on Saturday.
Although the courts are meant for Quezon City residents, non-residents are allowed to play too.
How to Book and What to Bring
Anyone who wants to play should coordinate with QMC to reserve a slot, which can be done by emailing QMC@quezoncity.gov.ph. Players need to bring their own gear:
- Paddle
- Ball
- Water bottle (plastic bottles aren’t allowed in the area)
More on the Way
That’s not the end of the plan. The Quezon City Local Government Unit will also open five more pickleball courts on the site above where the MRT-7 is being built. No opening date for those has been announced.
The courts add to the growing list of sports facilities at QMC, which recently added a skatepark and tennis courts. They also come as local governments and malls across the Philippines continue to add pickleball courts to meet rising demand.
