Anyone here with experience acquiring, owning, or operating pickleball courts?

July 19, 2025

by a searcher from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Seattle, WA, USA

I’m exploring a venture in the self service pickleball facility space and would love to learn from folks who’ve either looked into this niche, run a facility, or evaluated it during their search. If you’ve owned or operated a pickleball business—or passed on one—I’d really appreciate any insights, lessons learned, or red flags you’d be willing to share. Feel free to drop a comment or DM. Thanks in advance!

Reply by a searcher
from Berkeley College in New Jersey, USA

Really interesting space, especially with the surge in racquet sports like pickleball and padel. I’m currently exploring the business potential for both pickleball and padel courts, specifically in the Northeast U.S. (NJ, NY, PA), and would love to hear your perspective. If you’ve done any due diligence, operated a facility, or come across lessons or red flags, I’d really appreciate any insights you’re open to sharing. Happy to connect and possibly collaborate if you’re continuing to explore this space.

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from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

I would be happy to discuss from a financing perspective. We have finance many sports facilities over the years and are currently doing some Paddel Courts and have been involved in some paddleball projects before as well. You can reach me here or directly at redacted

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