Thurman Family Pickleball Center Opening: The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is building its first outdoor pickleball facility. Called the Thurman Family Pickleball Center, it will have eight courts and is expected to open on August 1, 2025. The new facility will be located next to the Earlywine Park YMCA.
A New Space for Pickleball Players
The Thurman Family Pickleball Center will be the YMCA’s first outdoor area built just for pickleball. It’s designed to give players a space to play, train, and gather.
Construction is underway, and the center will have eight courts once finished. It will be open to the public and is expected to become a hub for community sports in Oklahoma City.
Indoor Courts Still Available
Right now, the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City also offers pickleball at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. This facility has three indoor acrylic courts. These courts allow members to continue playing while waiting for the outdoor center to be completed.
Growing Interest in Pickleball
Pickleball is quickly growing in popularity across the U.S., and Oklahoma City is no different. The YMCA’s new outdoor facility shows how much demand there is for places to play.
The YMCA hopes this center will bring even more people into the sport. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the new space.
What This Means for the Community
The new center will give people in Oklahoma City more ways to stay active. It also helps bring the community together through a shared love for pickleball.
With the opening planned for August 1, 2025, local players won’t have to wait long to enjoy the new courts.
News in Brief: Thurman Family Pickleball Center Opening
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City is building the Thurman Family Pickleball Center next to Earlywine Park YMCA. Opening August 1, 2025, the facility will feature eight outdoor courts. Currently, players can use three indoor courts at the YMCA Healthy Living Center while they await the new center’s debut.