“Dear PoPville,
There is a public tennis court at 23rd and N St, NW that one or more daycares use as a giant playpen. It’s unfair to players who would like to use the court, the kids rip down the nets, and (more…)
Tennis
Photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
My New Year’s resolution was to learn tennis (I’m an absolute beginner). I’ve signed up for some lessons at Rock Creek but they are expensive ($100/1 hour lesson). Do readers recommend anyone local in the Columbia Heights area that gives private lessons? Assume others might want to know too, as we approach spring!”
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a huge fan of pickleball but hate going out to Arlington for decent courts — friends have sent photos of people playing on the 18th street tennis courts at night (photo above). Do you have any idea of who this group is/if they’re part of a league anyone could join?”
photo by Kitsch & Classics
“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking for other pickle ball players to play with – any skill level really. I’m eager (and have 4 paddles!), so wondering if anyone else is also eager for some pickleball action?? (more…)