Ballers & Brews Pickleball Venue: Ballers & Brews, a new venue combining pickleball courts, food trucks, and a full bar, will open on Sunday, September 21, in northeast Bend. The space, created by Leslie Koegler, will feature year-round courts, dining options, and community gathering areas.
Pickleball Courts
The facility will include two covered pickleball courts. In winter, they will be enclosed with vinyl and heated for year-round use. Court rentals will cost $40 for one hour or $75 for two hours, with reservations open two weeks in advance. There will also be set community hours for casual players.
Food and Drink Options
The lot will host six food trucks:
5th Street Bagels
Bread and Bunny (sandwiches/salads)
Chonie’s Pizza (Detroit-style pizza)
Indodaddy (Asian cuisine)
Manzanita Barbecue
The Mighty Greek
Inside, there will be a full bar offering cocktails, mocktails, and a wine list. Koegler explained,
“While I celebrate our Pacific Northwest beer, I don’t drink it at all, so having this great wine list was really important to me. It’s a very underserved part of our community. Cocktails as well.”
Entertainment and Amenities
The venue will provide five big-screen TVs, five unisex bathrooms, and a 750-square-foot rooftop deck seating 72, complete with an 85-inch TV available for private events. Families will also enjoy outdoor movie nights, fire pits, and dog-friendly areas with a special “barking water bar.”
Local artist Janessa Bork has been hired to paint murals at the barking bar and inside the taphouse.
Location and Design
Ballers & Brews is located at 20869 Redside Court, Bend, next to Koegler’s existing company, KDEDirect, which makes brushless motors and carbon propeller blades for drones. Owning the land allowed Koegler to design the venue from scratch, including direct gas hookups for food trucks to replace propane tanks.
Impact and Community Value
The opening of Ballers & Brews adds a unique community space to Bend, blending sports, dining, and entertainment. With its variety of food, drinks, and family-friendly activities, the venue is set to become a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors.
News in Brief: Ballers & Brews Pickleball Venue
Ballers & Brews opens on September 21 in northeast Bend, offering pickleball courts, food trucks, a rooftop deck, and a full bar. Owner Leslie Koegler designed the venue to create a year-round social space with sports, dining, and entertainment for families, players, and the community.
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