PadelPDX PadelPDX

Portland, Oregon · est. 2026

Padel is here.
Portland, come play.

The world's fastest-growing racket sport just landed in the Pacific Northwest. Glass walls, doubles, easy to start — harder to put down.

Book a court at Foundry What is padel?

01 · The sport

A smaller court. Glass walls. Doubles only.

Padel is racket sport built for rallies. You play doubles on an enclosed court that's roughly a third the size of tennis, and the walls are in play — the ball can carom off glass and keep going. Points last longer, serves are underhand, and a beginner can hold a rally on their first day.

It's the most-played sport in Spain, Argentina's national pastime, and the fastest-growing racket sport worldwide. Portland is later than most cities. Worth the wait.

  • Team size2 v 2
  • Court20m × 10m, glass walls
  • ServeUnderhand, below waist
  • ScoringSame as tennis
30-second primer

02 · Where to play

Foundry Padel Open now

Portland's first dedicated padel club, in a 13,800 sq ft warehouse in Cathedral Park. Two courts playing today, four at full open this summer.

Hours
Open daily
8am–10pm
Rate
$60 / court / hour
≈ $15 per player, doubles
Book
Via Playtomic — pick a court,
invite friends, pay in app.
Book on Playtomic Visit foundrypadel.com

New to padel? Private lessons and clinics at Foundry get you rally-ready fast. More Portland clubs are on the way — we'll list them as they open.

Padel vs pickleball vs tennis

03 · First time?

Show up. You'll pick it up in twenty minutes.

  1. Bring one friend, or three. Padel is doubles. Easiest if you bring your own foursome — or book a slot and match up with other players there.
  2. Wear court shoes. Non-marking, closed-toe. Running shoes work if that's what you have.
  3. Rent everything else. Foundry has rackets and balls on site. You don't need to own gear to try it.
  4. Your first rally is easier than you think. Underhand serve, walls keep the ball in play, shorter court. Most beginners hit a legitimate rally in the first ten minutes.

Want a head start? A morning lesson with an RPP-certified coach is the fastest way in.

Book a private lesson