The Social Side of Pickleball: Building Community Through Sport
Pickleball, which started a fairly small sport decades ago, has not exploded into a social phenomenon. The viral sport has proven to build strong community connections and sparked growing social scenes. The game has sparked renewed interest in public park tennis courts, gym clubs, and even new developing bars and restaurants with a pickleball theme.
New Life To Public Parks
Tennis courts are becoming multi-purpose areas, as Pickleball courts are finding a home in public parks. During warm weather, outdoor games, while a different game due to the conditions, is a great way to enjoy the sport. Check out your local parks during the weekends and you’ll be sure to find a court or two in action.
Helping Grow Small Business
New Pickleball clubs, bars, and restaurants are popping up all across the country. Pickleball, social in nature, is a great compliment to service spaces. They can attract a new crowd and have become a great way to meet new people during a day out or a date night.
A Way To Meet New People
In the age of digital dependency, it’s hard to meet new people. Regardless of age, everyone is heads down in their phones more than not. It’s becoming increasingly harder to meet new people. Clubs and organized sports are a great way to meet people, but not many sports are truly social. Pickleball is just built different in this regard. It’s a truly social sport, where more often than not, you have time to talk and socialize.
