Starting a Pickleball Business to Improve Your Facility

Overview

Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport. More and more investors/business owners have been looking to get in on the action. If you have open court space available or even have some additional space that could be transformed into additional court space, you need to consider how starting a pickleball business could impact your community. 

The main reason facility owners we have worked with are adding pickleball is the inclusive nature of the sport. The sport is simple enough that people of all ages and skill levels can participate and enjoy the game together. Therefore, it is an ideal sport for the demographic that we target so heavily – families. With the variety of players, a larger audience is more likely to visit your facility to play pickleball than other sports would offer. 

Top Communities Heavily Involved In Pickleball

Retiree and Senior Communities: Pickleball has been particularly popular among retirees and senior citizens, due to its low-impact nature and social aspects. Due to this, many retirement communities and active adult communities have embraced pickleball. They provide dedicated courts and host regular tournaments. 

Suburban Areas: Pickleball has seen significant growth in suburban areas. There is available space to build courts, as well as a community interested in sports and recreational activities. 

Recreational Centers and Parks: Public recreational centers and parks have played a vital role in fostering pickleball communities. Many of these places have added pickleball courts or repurposed existing tennis courts for pickleball. This provides easy access to the sport for local residents of all ages. 

Urban Areas: While space might be limited in urban settings, pickleball has still gained traction in some cities. It grows especially in cities with a strong emphasis on fitness and recreational activities. 

Schools and Educational Institutions: Pickleball has made its way into physical education programs at schools and universities, introducing the sport to younger generations and creating a potential future audience. 

Conclusion

Final thoughts – pickleball is a sport that I truly enjoy and am very excited about seeing it grow in the US. Don’t miss out on this business opportunity, as there may not be another one quite like this for the sports facility industry. Try starting a pickleball business today. For more information on how to create a business plan for adding pickleball to your facility, visit here.