Philadelphia’s Pickleball Revolution: A new indoor pickleball club is opening in Center City, Philadelphia, on August 1, 2025. The Bounce Pickleball facility, located at 913 Wallace Street, will feature 13 courts, seating, and a pro shop. The goal is to offer a dedicated space for players as the sport’s popularity grows.
Dedicated Space for a Growing Sport
Bounce Pickleball is opening its first indoor location in the city. The site is in the Poplar neighborhood, inside a former Di Bruno Brothers warehouse. The facility aims to provide a space where players can play without conflicts over noise or shared spaces.
“We’re trying to produce dedicated spaces for pickleballers so we don’t get kicked out, so we’re not yelled at, and so that nobody’s annoyed at the noise,” said Talen Singer, operating partner of Bounce Pickleball.
Why Pickleball Needs its Own Places
Pickleball is a mix of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. In the past six years, its popularity has grown fast. Singer said the sport is fun, easy to learn, and brings people together.
“The ease of entry, the challenge that it provides once you know how to play, and its ability to connect people is unlike any other game. It’s why I fell in love with it.” – (singer)
What the New Facility Will Offer
The new location will have 13 indoor courts, open play areas, a pro shop, and seating. It will also offer clinics, events, and chances to “play a pro.” Singer said there are also plans for corporate events, fundraisers, and youth programs.
“So, we’re going to be offering clinics, and different ‘play a pros’ and all different kinds of events where you can actually improve your pickleball knowledge and get better at the game. And we’re looking for different types of partners down there for our corporate events, fundraisers, and we also really want to start pulling in the youth.” – (singer)
Bounce already runs a facility in Malvern and has another opening soon in Wilmington, Delaware. Singer said the goal is to attract players from area schools like Temple University.
Keeping the Game Affordable
Membership options will include daily passes and yearly plans. While prices have not been set, Singer said the focus is on keeping the sport open to all.
“We really want to try to keep it affordable and make sure that everybody has access to courts. We try to find different ways to support everybody’s play — high-level play, social play and competitive play.” – (singer)
Why it Matters for the City
Singer believes dedicated courts can reduce public space conflicts. He says many parks were not built for large adult gatherings.
“We need dedicated spaces. Most of the time all of our parks and recreation spaces are really designed for children with their parents. When you have 50 or 60 people or 100 people show up at a park, that’s not what the park was designed for.” – (singer)
As Bounce prepares to open, it hopes to provide not just a place to play, but also a way for people to meet, compete, and enjoy a fast-growing sport.
News in Brief: Philadelphia’s Pickleball Revolution
Bounce Pickleball is opening a 13-court indoor facility in Center City, Philadelphia, on August 1, 2025. Located at 913 Wallace Street, the site will offer open play, lessons, events, and memberships. The goal is to give players a dedicated space and reduce noise and space conflicts in public parks.
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