PIKL Los Angeles Pickleball Center: A new pickleball center called PIKL Los Angeles has opened at 639 South La Brea Avenue, just north of the La Brea Metro station. With six courts and community-friendly features, the space offers a welcoming place to play and socialize for residents of Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, and La Brea Wilshire.
The center held its official ribbon-cutting with the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m.
A Fresh Take on a Busy Corner
PIKL Los Angeles, often called PIKL LA, is built on a site once planned for a hotel and apartment project. Co-founder Moe Abramson, who grew up in Hancock Park, pitched the idea of a pickleball space to the property owner and was given the chance to try it out.
“Obviously, it’s a large investment, so we are starting with six courts to see if that works for us,”. “We’re hyper-focused on community building and having this be a place for the community of Hancock Park, Miracle Mile, and La Brea Wilshire.”(Moe Abramson)
What the Facility Offers
The location takes up nearly a full city block. It has six courts, with two offering cushioned surfaces. There are outdoor lights, restrooms, a pro shop, and room for social events or parties. The center also has plenty of parking.
Abramson said the goal is to put customer experience first.
“Our focus as a pickleball center is to be customer service first,”. “We want to make sure it’s friendly, community-driven, we want to offer a nice place to just chill and get to know the people.”(Moe Abramson)
General Manager Manuel Maku welcomed players during opening week, including local pickleball expert Gary Gilbert.
Players Love the Vibe
Gary Gilbert, who has a background in tennis, said the sport brings a unique energy.
“It’s fun and it’s social,”. “I laugh more in a day playing pickleball than I do in six months playing tennis. It’s also better for your brain because you’re involved in every point.”(Gary Gilbert)
Gilbert said the new space is better than most public courts and is reasonably priced for people looking to connect with others who enjoy the game.
Prices, Membership, and Free Play
Court rentals are $30 per hour. The center also offers free play for four hours each morning and evening.
There are three membership levels priced at $99, $149, and $250 per month.
News in Brief: PIKL Los Angeles Pickleball Center
PIKL Los Angeles has opened with six new courts at 639 South La Brea Avenue. Created by Moe Abramson, the site focuses on building a friendly, local pickleball community. It offers hourly rentals, free play, and tiered memberships, and includes full amenities for players and guests alike.
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