VB Practice/Pickup Sites
Here is a listing of the Hottest pickup VB around the area. These sites are submitted by volleyball players and friends. Currently there are 26 sites. Please add your favorite pickup site here by clicking here. Lets see how big this list can get!!
In DC:
City: Washington
Place: Summer: Sand Courts in DC / Winter: 3265 S Street NW
Days: Every Monday (except Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Time: About 6pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Ski Club of Washington DC <== Contact for info
Directions: Summer meet at sand courts near Lincoln Memorial. Winter gym at Jelleffs Boys and Girls Club, 3265 S Street NW (admission charge)
In DC:
City: Washington
Place: TurkeyThicket
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Raymond Bell <== Contact for info
Directions: 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE , Washington , DC , UNITED STATES (Postal Code: 20017)
In DC:
City: washington
Place: On the "Mall" courts in Washington DC
Days: Saturday, Sundays and Holidays in warm seasons
Time: daylight hours, usually 10 am on.
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand and Grass
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Chip Wilson <== Contact for info
Directions: There are 11 outdoor sand courts here. The courts are located in a grassy area between the Lincoln Memorial and the Kennedy Center along the water, on Rock Creek and Potomac parkway. The pick up play is mostly fours and doubles. Everyone is always welcome there, and there is usually an interesting international group of players present.
In MD:
City: Baltimore
Place: Baltimore Beach at Rash Field Inner Harbor
Days: All
Time: weekday evenings, weekend mornings
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: T Webster <== Contact for info
Directions: Right in the heart of downtown Baltimore go to the Science Center and walk east along the water front until you see a football sized sand pit, 7 courts in all. Call if you need further info T(410)7524805
In MD:
City: Boyds
Place: Discovery Sports Center
Days: Monday-Friday through May 13th
Time: 6:30-11:30 pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Gretchen Plessman <== Contact for info
Directions: This is a brand new facility with 8 volleyball/basketball courts!!! Take I-270 North towards Frederick. Take exit 15B (118-Germantown)Stay on 118 about 3 miles and take a right on Richter Farm Road. Go 1 mile and take a left on Schaeffer Road. The complex is a 1/3 mile up on your right.
In MD:
City: Churchville
Place: Churchville Recreation Complex
Days: Tuesday Wednesday
Time: 7:30pm-10:00pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Ryan Harris <== Contact for info
Directions: From Washington/Baltimore take I-95 North to Exit 80 (Rt. 543). Take a left at the light.
Follow Rt. 543 (for about a mile) until you get to Calvary Road (Rt. 136). Follow Rt. 136 for about 2-3 miles. You will reach the intersection of Rt. 22. Make a right onto Rt. 22 and about
1200ft on the left is Glenville Rd. Make a left on that road and the Rec Center is on the right about 800ft down the road.
Sometimes there is doubles play, most of the time it is 3s, 4s, 5s, and 6s. Tuesday night is Men's night and Wednesday night is Co-Ed. There is a 6 month registration fee of $5 but they rarely ask for it.
In MD:
City: Columbia
Place: Centennial Park
Days: Tuesday-Thrusday
Time: 5:15-dark
Facilities: No
Bring Net(s): Yes
Surface: Grass
Format: Doubles
Name: Drew Lieberman <== Contact for info
Directions: Take Route 29 to 108 West, go straight on 108 until you see first enterence for Centennial Park. Make the first right and volleyball court is up on the immediate right.
In MD:
City: Crofton
Place: Crofton Middle School
Days: tuesday and thursday evenings
Time: 5pm-dark
Facilities: No
Bring Net(s): Yes
Surface: Grass
Format: Doubles
Name: CVA <== Contact for info
Directions: Website http://www.croftonvolleyball.com. For directions, use this link to our site http://www.croftonvolleyball.com/Directions.html.
In MD:
City: Davidsonville
Place: Riva Trace Baptist Church
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Scott Morgan <== Contact for info
Directions: Located on MD Route 424 between Riva Road and Rt 2. Use the gym entrance located in the back of the building.
In MD:
City: Davidsonville
Place: Davidsonville recreational sand court
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 5pm-Dark
Facilities: No
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Grass
Format: Doubles
Name: Spencer <== Contact for info
Directions: Take exit 16 of of Rt. 50 onto MD-424. Email for exact directions
In MD:
City: Elkridge
Place: Volleyball House
Days: every Friday
Time: 7-12 pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Volleyball House <== Contact for info
Directions: 5635 Furnace Ave (see www.vbhouse.com for map)
S. on Rt {1} off of 195, left on Levering, left on Main, right on Furnace Ave
In MD:
City: Frederick
Place: Wm. Talley Recreation Center
Days: Monday indoor- Wednesday outdoor
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: April Feinberg <== Contact for info
Directions: Indoor pickup- year round. June-August outdoor grass doubles, King of the Beach style.
Google directions for 121 N. Bentz St. Frederick, MD 21701
In MD:
City: Germantown
Place: Ronald McNair Elementary School
Days: Thursdays
Time: 8pm-10pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Grass
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Jasmine <== Contact for info
Directions: From MD-118 S/GERMANTOWN RD via exit number 15B toward GERMANTOWN.
Turn RIGHT onto CLOPPER RD/MD-117
Turn RIGHT onto HOPKINS RD
End at 13881 HOPKINS RD GERMANTOWN MD
In MD:
City: columbia
Place: Howard county, Prince george county
Days: 7
Time: after 6pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand and Grass
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Juliana wade <== Contact for info
Directions: 8278 Leishear Rd Laurel MD 20723
In NJ:
City: Sewel
Place: 1855 Hurfville Road
Days: Mon-Fri (Friday - open play only)
Time: 7pm - 12:20am (friday) possibly sat and sunday too
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Five Points Sports Complex (to be renamed) <== Contact for info
Directions: FROM PHILADELPHIA
After crossing the Walt Whitman Bridge, follow Route #42 South to the Deptford Mall Exit. At the light make a right and proceed to Route #41 South (McDonalds on right). Make a right and we are 3 miles on the left.
FROM TRENTON
Take Route #295 South to Route #42 South to the Deptford Mall Exit. At the light make a right and proceed to Route #41 South (McDonalds on right). Make a right and we are 3 miles on the left. Or from Route #42 South take Route #55 South to exit 56A. Go to the light and make a left. We are ¼ mile on the right.
FROM ATLANTIC CITY
Take the Atlantic City Expressway North to Route #42 North to the Deptford Mall exit. At the light make a left onto Route #41 South. We are 4 miles on the left.
FROM VINELAND
Take Route #55 North to exit 56A. Turn left at the first light onto Route #41 North. We are ¼ mile on the right.
In NJ:
City: Teaneck
Place: Benjamin Franklin
Days: Thurs nights
Time: 7:45- 10pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Grass
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Eric Samson <== Contact for info
Directions: Route 4 to belle ave to windsor, about half mile down windsor you'll see the school, pull in and find the unlocked doors
In NY:
City: Long Beach
Place: Boardwalk and Riverside Blvd
Days: Tues/Thu/Sat/Sun
Time: 5pm-dusk
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): Yes
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles
Name: Fred <== Contact for info
Directions: On the beach the main playing area for the NYC area. Weekends all day.
In PA:
City: RED LION
Place: Red lion sports plex
Days: FRIDAY NITES
Time: 6PM TIL ??
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Grass
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: JOSH BRENNEMAN <== Contact for info
Directions: If intrested email me and ill give you directions.
Have three courts of sport court available, and three more to be added this season
In VA:
City: Alexandria
Place: Watergate at Landmark
Days: M-F 6-8 pm Sat and Sun Noon-8 pm
Time: 6-8/12-8
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Jessica Ann Peterson <== Contact for info
Directions: 203 Yoakum Parkway; 395 Landmark/Duke Street Exit. From Duke Street turn on Walker then right on Stevenson left on Yoakum Pkwy., complex is on the right
In VA:
City: Burke Lake
Place: Burke Lake Park
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 5:30-dark
Facilities: No
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Doubles
Name: chris spranger <== Contact for info
Directions: On Ox Rd (Rt. 123) a couple miles south of the Fairfax County
Parkway, past Burke lake drive, on left. Left just past golf course entrance.
In VA:
City: Chantilly
Place: Franklin Farm - Dairy Lou Rec Center
Days: M-F
Time: 9-8
Facilities: No
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand and Grass
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Eric Kulisch <== Contact for info
Directions: Take the Fairfax County Parkway to Franklin Farm Rd. in Chantilly/Herndon. Go West on Franklin Farm Rd. heading towards Centreville Rd. A quarter-mile on the left will be Dairy Lou - large parking lot, swimming pool, tennis courts. Sand volleyball court is tucked behind the volleyball courts. Excellent white sand. Very nice court, but depends on how it is being maintained.
In VA:
City: HERNDON
Place: Worldgate Sport & Health Club
Days: MONDAYS
Time: 8:00PM - 10:30PM
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: BRIAN <== Contact for info
Directions: Take the Dulles Toll Rd West to exit 10. Make a right after the toll, and then another right at the first light. Free Parking lot is on the right.
One Day visitor's passes are around $10. (Ask at the front desk)
Club phone #: 703-709-9100
In VA:
City: Herndon
Place: Worldgate Sport & Health Club
Days: Mondays
Time: 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Tom, Brian or Tony <== Contact for info
Directions: Take the Dulles Toll Rd West to exit 10. Make a right after the toll, and then another right at the first light. Free Parking lot is on the right.
One Day visitor's passes are around $10. (Ask at the front desk)
Club phone #: 703-709-9100
In VA:
City: Leesburg
Place: Douglass Community Center
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00pm - 9:45pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Dale Newcomb, Jr. <== Contact for info
Directions: Indoor courts with 2's from 6:00 until around 7:30 and 6's after that - A Level+ - $2 per person
Take Rt. 7 west to Leesburg from 495. Just after entering Leesburg city limits (where the speed limit
drops to 25 mph) start looking for a Bank of America on the left (after about 2 short lights).
Turn left just after the bank and immediately turn right into the parking lot.
In VA:
City: Richmond
Place: Richmond Volleyball Club
Days: Sunday afternoon, some Saturday evenings
Time: 4:00-5:45pm
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Indoor
Format: Doubles and Other
Name: Darcy Howarth <== Contact for info
Directions: 1907 Westmoreland St., Richmond, VA 23230; off I-64, Staples Mill Rd. East exit, turn left on Broad St. and left on Westmoreland St. $5; Check website for Sat. evening play
In VA:
City: Vienna
Place: Nottoway Park
Days: Mon
Time: 8:00 PM
Facilities: Yes
Bring Net(s): No
Surface: Sand
Format: Other i.e. 3's,4's,6's
Name: Dave Edwards <== Contact for info
Directions: Take I-66 to the Nutley St. exit in Vienna.
Take Nutley St. north to the third light (Courthouse Rd.)
Take a left on Courthouse Rd. and drive about a quarter of a mile, the park will be on the left.
Turn into the park and stay on the main road, you'll see the volleyball court on your left. Take the first left after passing the court into the parking area.
Note(s):
-The court has lights that stay on until 11:00 PM.
-There is a large grassy area near the sand court, so if you wanted to bring your own net and set it up, you could (the sand court gets crowded at times).
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