Pickleball Kingdom Expands to Central Florida: Chandler, Arizona-based Pickleball Kingdom, an indoor pickleball facility operator, plans to open new locations in Central Florida.
Franchisees Sanjay Patel and Dhaval Patel announced plans to open 25 new locations in Orlando and Ohio. The disclosure of specific numbers for each location suggests that Orlando will host “several” new facilities, while Ohio will host the “majority.”
“Opening Pickleball Kingdom locations will allow us to provide unparalleled playing conditions year-round and foster a thriving pickleball community,”- Sanjay Patel
Previously, in November, Pickleball Kingdom revealed two upcoming franchised locations in Orlando. Siblings Monya Mitchell and Tim Hall III, along with Monya’s husband Erik, will manage these.
The new climate-controlled indoor clubs will feature courts, lounge areas, and a training program. They will serve to all player levels and ages, offering youth programs, leagues, and tournaments. The clubs will also be available for community and corporate events.
Pickleball Kingdom’s first club, a 40,000-square-foot facility with 15 courts, opened in Chandler, Arizona, in May 2022.
Offers.bet recently named Orlando one of the nation’s most ‘pickleball-obsessed’ cities, establishing it as a pickleball hotspot. Other upcoming projects in the area are as follows:
- Crush Yard Pickleball Club & Restaurant: A new 50,000-square-foot space in Kissimmee, owned by former NFL star Rob Gronkowski.
- Hamlin House Paddle & Social Club is a 28,000-square-foot community hub set to debut in early 2025 at 231 W. Grant St. in Orlando.
- Baldwin Park-area Facility: Developed by neurosurgeon Dr. Ravi Gandhi.
- Camp Pickle: A concept from the founder of Punch Bowl Social, searching for a development site in Orlando.
- Ace Pickleball Club: Plans for 12 facilities in the region, secured by an Orlando franchisee.
- The Pickleball Club: Proposed $15 million, 33,800-square-foot facility on a 3.4-acre parcel at 1427 N. Semoran Blvd.
According to USA Pickleball, Florida will boast over 2,854 total pickleball courts by the end of 2022, including 646 indoor courts and 2,208 outdoor courts.
News in Brief: Pickleball Kingdom Expands to Central Florida
Pickleball Kingdom plans to open 25 new indoor pickleball facilities in Orlando and Ohio, with Orlando hosting several. Franchisees Sanjay and Dhaval Patel aim to offer year-round playing conditions and promote a thriving pickleball community. The new clubs will feature courts, lounges, and training programs for all ages, including youth programs and tournaments. Pickleball Kingdom’s first club opened in Chandler, Arizona, in May 2022. Other major pickleball projects in Orlando include Crush Yard Pickleball Club & Restaurant, Hamlin House Paddle & Social Club, and The Pickleball Club. By the end of 2022, Florida will have over 2,854 pickleball courts.
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