Popular Pickleball Courts Coming To Tampa
Have you noticed more chatter about pickle ball.
It’s a fun recreational sport, and it’s gaining popularity around the country and in Tampa Bay, as well. It’s a game that is easy to learn, fun for all ages, and not incredibly expensive.
You can find pickleball courts in Tampa at Julian B. Lane, Cuscaden Park and Madison Park. Now there are also 14 pickleball courts at Tampa Parks & Recreation centers.
And the plan for 2023 is to add even more pickleball courts in Tampa. They’ll be 26 spread out around Copeland Park, Williams Park, MacFarlane Park, Highland Pines Park, Al Barnes Park, Vila Brothers and New Tampa Park.
Mayor Jane Castor spoke on the sport. She said, “Pickleball is incredibly popular here in Tampa, and provides so many great opportunities to exercise, while working on agility and balance. People of all ages can easily take up the game and it’s simple to learn, especially if you ever played badminton or tennis. We can’t wait to see the public out enjoying these new courts.”
Sherisha Hills is Director of Tampa Parks & Rec. She said, “Whether you’re a beginner who just wants to learn a new sport for fun, or you’re an experienced pickleball player, this sport offers something for everyone.”
Even some world-famous athletes have gotten in on the pickleball action. Lebron James, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady have made investments in Major League Pickleball teams.
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