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Pickleball showing no signs of slowing down

Increase in popularity of paddle sport means more courts, clubs

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Despite its ongoing status as the country’s premier up-and-coming sport, pickleball has been around longer than you think. 

Originating in the 1960s, the paddle sport mainly operated in hubs on the West Coast and Florida for decades. That changed during the COVID-19 pandemic when pickleball saw an explosion in popularity nationwide as Americans were looking for ways to get out of the house and socialize safely. What was once considered a quirky hybrid of tennis and badminton became the country’s fastest-growing sport for three consecutive years, largely because of how accessible it is for players of all ages and skill sets.  

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