Padel clubs that require you to be a member before you can hold a racket: The Padellers does things differently. Through their Pay & Play system, you reserve a court online, pay, and show up at the appointed time. That's it. No forms, no waiting lists for membership, no bureaucracy. And with three locations scattered throughout the city, chances are there's a lane near you.
As far as we are concerned, the most beautiful location is the one in Amstelpark, on the Koenenkade. Five outdoor courts, surrounded by greenery. In the summer this is a nice alternative to a sports hall: wind through your hair, and when you take a break you have a park to walk through. It's the only place of the three with only outdoor courts, so you do depend on the weather. But when the sun shines, you don't want to be anywhere else.
Those who prefer to play indoors have two options. In Buitenveldert there is an indoor hall with five courts, including a centercourt with official exit and a grandstand. That grandstand is not there for show: The Padellers also organizes open matches and events such as the Winterglow here, so sometimes there is an audience watching. Sloterdijk is the largest location: six indoor tracks plus another outdoor track, seven in total. That is also the location with the most availability if you want to play at a busy time.
Through their Pay & Play system, you reserve a court online, pay, and appear at the appointed time. That's it.
The Padellers has three Amsterdam locations that are different in character, from outside in the park to inside an old factory hall and former tennis club, is actually quite nice. Depending on your mood and the weather, you just choose the place that suits you best at that moment.