New pickleball facility set to open in Auburn this summer

The pickleball craze is continuing across the King County area as another new indoor pickleball facility is set to open this summer in Auburn.

Rally Pickleball Club announced that it signed a lease on May 5 for a 43,959-square-foot industrial space with the plan of turning it into a state-of-the-art pickleball facility.

The address of 2701 C Street SW, Suite A1, is right next to the Safeway Distribution Center on C Street.

Dillon Eugenio, Chris Pierce, Randy Fuller and Dave Wilcox are all credited as being the founding partners of RPC.

“At our club in Auburn, Washington, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming environment for both beginners and advanced players,” the RPC website says in the About Us section. “Our facility boasts 15 top-quality cushioned courts designed for optimal play, along with video recording and analysis capabilities to enhance your skills. As a veteran-owned local business, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone can enjoy the sport of pickleball. We’re locals looking to bring more quality indoor courts to the area. Join us to experience engaging programming and access our pro shop for all your pickleball needs!”

“The facility is located within the Auburn 18 Business Park, a redevelopment of a former U.S. General Services Administration site spanning 129 acres. Industrial Realty Group (IRG) acquired the property in 2022 and is transforming it into a 2.4 million-square-foot business park. The site benefits from strategic access to I-5, SR-167, SR-18, and dual rail service from BNSF and Union Pacific — making it one of the South Sound’s most dynamic industrial hubs,” according to a press release.

Rally Pickleball Club has a founder membership package with the cheapest option of $847 a year ($70.58 per month) and the most expensive is the Founder: VIP Membership $2,191/year and $182.58/month. A junior membership costs $649 per year ($54.08/month) for those looking to play and are under age 15.

The estimated opening date for RPC is July or August with no official date set yet.

The Picklr, a national chain announced in April that it plans to convert a former LA Fitness in Federal Way to a pickleball facility. The facility is at 27417 Pacific Highway S.