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Ace! Pickleball is officially coming to Center City this week

By FOX 29 Staff
Published  September 4, 2023 11:20am EDT
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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Pickleball courts coming to Dilworth Park

The professional-sized pickeball courts with open Thursday, and stay open until October 21.

PHILADELPHIA - In case you missed it, pickleball is the latest sports obsession among Gen Z and retired folks alike!

And with courts popping on every corner, Philadelphia is hopping on the pickleball train.

Professional-sized courts will open to all pickleball enthusiasts in Dilworth Park starting Thursday, and sticking around until October 21.

In a pickle: Local community fed up with noise from nearby pickleball court

Residents who live across the street from the pickleball courts at the Water Tower Recreation Center in Chestnut Hill say they're fed up with the constant popping of balls being hit.

You can reserve a time to play through the CityPickle app from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The pop-up courts will cost $40 an hour, with $6 paddles for rent.

Welcome to the "City of Pickleball Love!"