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Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)Pickleball Venue in Portland, OR

4.9(101 coach reviews)
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2 coaches•From $57 per lesson
Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court) - Pickleball venue🏓Portland, OR

Outdoor pickleball court in Portland

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Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court) - Pickleball venue🏓Portland, OR
Courts
6
Setting
Outdoor
open-air
Parking
On-site

2 pickleball coaches at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)

Every coach below teaches at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court). Pick the one that fits your level - they handle the rest.

Spencer Magnusson profile
About Spencer

As an experienced pickleball player and instructor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the court. Playing at the 4.5 level and IPTPA Level 2 certified for pickleball instruction, I enjoy teaching newcomers and advanced players alike. My lessons focus on the techniques and strategies that set players up for success. With an indoor teaching location, I can hold lessons rain or shine, ensuring consistent progress. I look forward to helping you tune your pickleball skills and achieve your goals!

What students say...

"Spencer's lesson was pretty good, actually. He focused on improving my shot placement and strategy, which I appreciate. Though I still need to work on consistency, I think there's real value in how he breaks down techniques without rushing. Definitely worth trying if you're keen to refine specific skills.

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Spencer
From$57per lesson

Spencer

Bio: As an experienced pickleball player and instructor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the court. Playing at the 4.5 level and IPTPA Level 2 certified for pickleball instruction, I enjoy teaching newcomers and advanced players alike. My lessons focus on the techniques and strategies that set players up for success. With an indoor teaching location, I can hold lessons rain or shine, ensuring consistent progress. I look forward to helping you tune your pickleball skills and achieve your goals!
4.9
227 Lessons given
4.9
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
IPTPA Certified
💰$57 for weekly lessons
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Baines Natteford profile
About Baines

My love for pickleball started three years ago, and I'm eager to share my passion as an experienced player with you! I offer a supportive learning environment where you can improve your skills while having a great time. Let's get on the court and unlock your pickleball potential together!

What students say...

"Serving!

Top Rated
98Score
Baines
From$57per lesson

Baines

Bio: My love for pickleball started three years ago, and I'm eager to share my passion as an experienced player with you! I offer a supportive learning environment where you can improve your skills while having a great time. Let's get on the court and unlock your pickleball potential together!
5.0
206 Lessons given
5.0
Available
Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Tournament Winner
💰$57 for weekly lessons
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About Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)

Public 6-court outdoor tennis and pickleball facility with lights in Portland's SW hills, free to play with hard courts and permanent nets.

When to come
A steady-traffic venue. Lessons book up fastest on weekday evenings and weekend mornings.
Amenities
  • On-site parking
  • Outdoor facility
Hours

Open daily during daylight hours and evening with permanent lighting. All outdoor courts open except during construction, repair, or reserved tournaments.

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Where you'll play

4500 SW Nevada St, Portland, OR 97219

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Lessons at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court), explained

Lessons at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court) start at $57 per lesson. The exact price depends on the coach, the session length, and whether you book solo or split a group lesson with friends — and your first lesson is always free.

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Ready to play at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)?

Your first lesson is free. Pick from 2 pickleball coaches who teach here and book a time that works for you.

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  7. Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)

Reviews for coaches at Gabriel Park Tennis Courts (Tennis Court)

4.9(101 coach reviews)
Eric S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 21•Verified ✓
Honestly, I found the lesson quite helpful, especially learning to do a spin serve and volley hand coordination which was pretty useful for my game. Though, I think adding more trick serves and ways to protect my body shots could really make a difference. Still, Baines' approach is quite steady, and I appreciate the detailed feedback. It’s given me some new tools to practice, and I’m hopeful about improving further. If you’re looking to refine specific skills, it might be worth giving Baines a try.
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Camille L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
I felt pretty good about the lesson, especially since we practiced serving and returning. I also learned some rules and a bit about scoring, which was helpful. Though I need more practice and a better understanding of the game, I think Spencer's straightforward style made the lesson practical without feeling overwhelming. Honestly, I’d say it’s a solid start for anyone wanting to get better at pickleball, and I’m curious to see how I progress with more sessions.
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Andi C.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Honestly, I appreciate Spencer's straightforward approach and how he focused on practical drills. The lesson really helped me see the importance of defending more aggressive play, and I look forward to building on what we did today. Still, more emphasis on strategy would be useful, but I’m hopeful to continue improving with his guidance. If you're into refining your pickleball skills, Spencer’s lessons are worth trying.
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Camille L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
I appreciated how the lesson clarified some of my questions, particularly with form and leg work. It was quite helpful to receive focused coaching that I can build on. Still, I think I could benefit from more self-improvement to really see continued progress. Spencer's approach feels natural, and I’d be open to trying more lessons to refine my game further.
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Rob J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
What I enjoyed most was how Evan adapted my tennis experience to pickleball, making the transition easier. The lesson was clear and well-paced, helping me grasp key concepts quickly. If you’re thinking about trying pickleball or want to build on your racket skills, Evan’s lessons are worth checking out. It’s a great way to get started and have fun learning.
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Barb L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 48•Verified ✓
What stood out the most was Spencer’s clear instruction and his patience throughout the lesson. The pace made it easy to follow and feel confident while learning. If you want a supportive environment to improve your pickleball skills, Spencer’s lessons are definitely worth trying out. You’ll enjoy how approachable and helpful he is on the court. 👏
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Brian B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Oh, I think Spencer's approach is quite helpful, especially with the instant feedback. Still, I look forward to trying to implement the skills we covered during the lesson and see how it goes on the court. Though, I hope next time we can focus a bit more on shot placement, but overall, the experience was very balanced and encouraging.
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Barb L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 48•Verified ✓
I felt I really learned a lot during the lesson. Spencer is an excellent teacher, and I really enjoyed the experience. If you want to improve your pickleball game and have a great time, Spencer’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll come away with solid skills and clear guidance. Give it a shot and see for yourself! 😊
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Emma T.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
What stood out most was the clear communication during the lesson with Spencer. It made the whole experience smooth and easy to follow. If you want to improve your pickleball skills in a friendly and supportive environment, his lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll come away feeling more confident and ready to play! 😊
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Trina B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
I loved the entire lesson! Spencer was very helpful, spotting areas for improvement and guiding me through key adjustments. Having a private court made the experience even better. I’m already looking forward to my next session. If you want focused, personalized guidance, Spencer’s lessons are definitely worth trying. 😊🏓
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Jody F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I loved this terrific lesson with Spencer. He made the session engaging and easy to follow. The pace felt just right, and I came away feeling more confident in my skills. If you’re thinking about improving your game, Spencer’s lessons are definitely worth trying. You’ll have a great time learning and playing! 😊
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Barb L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 48•Verified ✓
What stood out most during the lesson was the clear and effective instruction from Spencer. The guidance was easy to follow and really helped me understand the game better. If you want a solid learning experience, Spencer’s lessons are definitely worth checking out. Looking forward to more sessions like this!
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AudreyVerified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 25•Verified ✓
Spencer's lesson was pretty good, actually. He focused on improving my shot placement and strategy, which I appreciate. Though I still need to work on consistency, I think there's real value in how he breaks down techniques without rushing. Definitely worth trying if you're keen to refine specific skills.
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Jodi C.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 2•Verified ✓
What stood out the most in this lesson with Evan was the clear and helpful serve instruction. The session moved at a good pace and focused on building solid fundamentals. If you're interested in improving your game, Evan's lessons are definitely worth trying out for a well-rounded pickleball experience.
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Tesia T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
This was the last of the 5 lessons we have with Spencer. Highly recommend him as a coach and excited to take more lessons from him. Appreciate the progression and strategies he has thought my friend and I. We are excited to start playing more games, and feel confident with the foundation he’s given us.
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Tesia T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Another great lesson from Spencer! My friend and I are total beginners yet Spencer taught us enough of the game and rules (and strategies) that we have been able to have some good rallies in and outside of lessons. We can’t wait for our next lesson!
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Pat W.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
The lesson with Baines was quite helpful, especially in fine-tuning my dink shots and positioning. Though I still have some aspects to improve, I appreciated how clear and focused the instruction was, definitely a step forward in my pickleball skills.
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Tesia T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Love the drills. We are learning and layering skill sets each time. From the beginning Spencer thought us to play that we can just jump into the court and feel comfortable to start. Over time adding strategies and accuracy through drills and tips.
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Rob J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Honestly, this lesson really helped me switch from tennis strokes to pickleball properly. Baines's approach made it pretty straightforward. Still thinking about working on my control, though, so I might sign up for another lesson soon.
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Rob J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Starting with a switch from tennis tactics, this lesson clarified strategy while I felt steady progress. Continued improvement is clearly on the horizon, and I’m energized to keep applying what I learned.
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Rob J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Nice blend of kitchen strategy and spin work. I’m energized by the hands-on focus and eager to refine technique further next lesson, especially topspin and backspin. Anticipating steady progress, too.
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Brian B.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Spencer is an excellent teacher. He gives me constructive feedback on things I can improve, and patiently drills a skill until I’m able to master it. I always feel challenged but never overwhelmed.
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Rob J.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
That lesson opened with strong cross court strategy, then kept the focus tight on execution. I felt supported as I reinforced what I’ve learned, and I’m ready for more while I’m buzzing a bit.
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Pat W.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
The lesson was friendly and helpful, and I left feeling supported, like the basics clicked. Anticipating a focus on serving skills next time, I’m glad for Baines’s steady guidance.
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Yumiko H.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Spencer was great. He’s full of knowledge and really gears the lessons towards what I’m interested in. I felt like I learned a lot and got to practice so much. Highly recommend!
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Tesia T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Kind, considerate with our skill level (little to no racket sport experience). By the end we were able to rally a little and learn some of the basic rules. Lots of fun.
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Tom B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45•Verified ✓
Evan is a great instructor. I played college Division 1 tennis at a high level so I am familiar with the basics. Evan is a very skilled player and coach.
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John M.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
although we were absolute beginners Spencer was able to both launch us successfully & also motivate us for the skills we’ll build going forward
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Melissa K.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Spencer is a really good instructor! He's easy to listen to and explains things very clearly. We have enjoyed our lesson with him. 
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TOM B.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 45•Verified ✓
Very knowledgeable and able to play to the level of a student. Evan’s patient, on time and a nice person to hang with for an hour.
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Weston W.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 4•Verified ✓
Spencer is great! I made immediate progress on my dinks and serve in my first lesson. Highly recommend working with him!
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Kelly N.Verified ✓
Level: Expert•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
Great teacher! I appreciated how well he described things and was able to give pointers specific to my shots.
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Cheryl .Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Very pleasant gentleman. Knows his stuff can't wait for my next lesson.
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Tesia T.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 10•Verified ✓
Love that we get to learn new skills as well as strategies each lesson.
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Joy F.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 8•Verified ✓
Great teacher! Already improved my game with 1 lesson.
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Vesna A.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 17•Verified ✓
Great teacher! Very knowledgeable and helpful!
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Pat W.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 9•Verified ✓
Great instructor! Highly recommend!
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Melissia S.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 3•Verified ✓
Learned so much
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Jonathan O.Verified ✓
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Serving!
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