Pickleball Popularity Expands Nationwide With Major Events, Growing Memberships

Pickleball continues its rapid growth across the United States, becoming a major recreational and social activity in various cities. In San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter hosts Gaslamp Urban Pickleball every Thursday through September, featuring open-air courts, live music, markets, and prize giveaways, attracting players of all skill levels and offering a vibrant community atmosphere. Minnesota ranks fifth nationally in pickleball enthusiasm with 251 courts and significant online engagement, reflecting the sport's widespread appeal. Meanwhile, Huntsville, Alabama, has seen steady growth since 2010, with its Pickleball Club expanding to over 300 members and local government investing heavily in new courts and facilities to boost quality of life and sports tourism. The sport's accessibility, social nature, and health benefits contribute to its popularity, with cities capitalizing on pickleball to foster community connections and economic opportunities. This nationwide surge highlights pickleball as a unifying, multi-generational pastime gaining momentum in both urban and smaller communities.