Jumbo's Pickleball, Portland

If I could rate this place negative stars, I would. Honestly, I’ve had more fun waiting in line at the DMV. Drove all the way from Vancouver thinking we’d have a decent time — booked in advance, made plans, and even brought a buddy. What we got instead was the world’s worst episode of “Guess If They’re Open.” Spoiler: they weren’t. Doors were locked like they were guarding national secrets, and not a single staff member in sight. No lights, no signs, no soul. Just the cold, brutal silence of disappointment. We stood outside for 30+ minutes, like a couple of idiots auditioning for the role of “extra #3” in a zombie movie — blank stares, kicking gravel, and questioning every life choice that led us here. I’ve had more human interaction at a vending machine. Professionalism? Non-existent. Hospitality? What’s that? It felt like the owners collectively ghosted the building and moved to a different planet. You’d think we were trying to break into Fort Knox the way they ignored us. Not even a “we're closed” sign or a pigeon to deliver the bad news. Just silence and shame. Avoid this place like it’s cursed. Honestly, save yourself the drive, the gas, and the will to live. Set up a net in your backyard, grab a couple of lawn chairs and a badminton racket, and you’ll have a 1000% better experience — plus, you won’t feel like you're trespassing on the set of Chernobyl: The Sports Facility Edition. This place is an absolute joke, and the punchline is your time and money.

5 months ago

Jumbo’s is my go to spot for pickleball. The membership is an excellent deal for regular players. It’s convenient location, well run programs, and super friendly staff keep me coming back.

2 months ago

Staff are fantastic! Especially the manager Justin. Always willing to help and listen. The courts are great and the people/members are welcoming and friendly. What a great place to learn this game. I also took a class here and the pro instructor was direct and positive. All together so fun!

9 months ago

I am here for the summer escaping the Phoenix heat. Jumbo’s offered a summer program for people like me. I have been playing a couple times a week since June. Great experience! They also have an ambassador program. Every ambassador I have encountered has been super helpful in their role. Hands down 5 stars!

6 months ago

I have mixed feelings about this place. I started going here when it first opened, both as a non-member and later as a member (not currently). The courts are fantastic, and finding a time to play was usually not a problem. The staff is friendly, but their knowledge and answers can be inconsistent. It seems like they might still be working out some issues. Not all membership perks are available at this location, and they have stopped offering open play in the evenings. This makes it challenging to play during the week if you have a job, as booking individual courts in the evenings is also not easy.

a year ago