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hroughout the United States, luxury
motorcoach resorts are attracting the
socially active pickleball crowd. Those with a
passion for the sport usually want to spend
time in a resort with upscale amenities as
well. The very best resorts offer a variety of
activities, such as golf, tennis, swimming,
and nearby or on-site restaurants.
Certainly, the two resorts I wrote about in
previous issues of Pickleball Magazine have
them in spades (www.stoneridgeidaho.com
and www.riverbendflorida.com).
If you’re a pickleball-playing RVer
looking for a place to land this winter,
look no further than this gem in the Palm
Springs area. Outdoor Resorts in Indio,
California (ORI), is a terrific place to park
your motorhome and play on one of six
dedicated pickleball courts. This luxury RV
resort has it all: pickleball, golf, manicured
grounds with gorgeous bougainvillea and
flowers, and sparkling water fountains.
ORI has 419 sites and is situated in the
luxurious Palm Springs desert. There is excellent shopping,
dining, sightseeing, and gaming, to name a few activities.
Snow‑capped mountains surround the Coachella Valley, and
the desert is home to as many golf courses as you will find just
about anywhere. From off-road Jeeps crawling through the
desert terrain to more classic cars and car shows than I ever
knew existed, the desert has something for everyone.
Do you like professional golf or professional tennis? Look
right here. Tournaments are held within a few miles of
the resort. Like fine art? This area hosts many terrific art
shows and galleries. Several casinos also make their home
here, and professional entertainers appear frequently. Indio
hosts professional polo, the annual Riverside County Fair
and National Date Festival, the Coachella Music Festival for
rock‑and-roll fans, and the popular Stage Coach Festival for
country music fans.
Too much entertainment and not enough
pickleball? Consider honing your game to
a more advanced level. ORI lot owner and
software developer Gary Kruse, along with
his son Travis, developed a system called
“Track-it Hub.” This is a pickleball ranking/
tracking system that allows players to
“track” their progress on a daily basis.
You won’t have trouble finding a game
either. ORI boasts 170+ pickleball players
of all skill levels. The active pickleball club
coordinates a variety of events throughout
the winter season, making this truly an
RV resort well worth considering in your
pickleball travels.
Outdoor Resorts Indio — truly a genuine
5-Star RV Resort — and an “Awesome Place
to Play Pickleball!” www.orindio.com •
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