![]() ![]() And some existing courts can also be easily repurposed to suit the new game by drawing boundary lines or bringing your own net. There’s reportedly another one planned for South Philly, in the former Hoa Binh Plaza at 16th and Washington. Malvern’s Bounce opened in May as the region’s first dedicated indoor facility. This has catalyzed the development of new courts in the Philadelphia area. in 2022, per the Association of Pickleball Professionals, nearly double the year prior. More than 36 million people were playing across the U.S. ![]() But it’s only recently exploded into the mainstream. Pickleball is not new, having been invented in 1965 by an inventive Washington state dad looking for a game to keep the whole family amused. Last year, it was one of the most popular Google searches in Philly. “Dear Abby” is answering questions about player hookups. The hunger for info about the tennis-meets-ping-pong-meets-badminton pastime is unsurprising, given that it has seemingly infiltrated all levels of American pop culture. ![]() “And I think it’s great to see so many people out here learning and getting active outside.” “The people that play at Seger Park make it really approachable, they help teach you, it’s pretty encouraging,” Kure said. ![]()
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