Now , more than ever , resort executives and entertainment complex developers are embracing pickleball and promoting it as one of their most popular family amenities .
As the fastest-growing sport in the country continues to expand its footprint , vacationers are choosing travel destinations with pickleball in mind . So , if you ’ re looking to play pickleball in a little bit of paradise , here are just some of the amazing destinations waiting for you .
Banning Lewis Ranch
If you ’ re looking for a master-planned housing community to surround your growing family with breathtaking views and award-winning schools , or you ’ re seeking a retirement community to fulfill your desire for an active lifestyle that includes playing pickleball every day , be sure to check out Banning Lewis Ranch . Banning Lewis Ranch is the fastestgrowing community in Colorado Springs , Colorado , with 75 + acres of trails and open space , community parks , water park , and community centers with amazing amenities , including 16 beautiful pickleball courts .
Banning Lewis Ranch offers leagues and regular programming – eight in Vista Park open to the entire community and eight newly opened courts exclusively available to residents of The Retreat — Colorado Springs ’ first 55 + active adult , resortstyle community and private enclave within Banning Lewis Ranch .
Horseshoe Bay Resort
Just 45 minutes west of Austin , Texas , the Horseshoe Bay Resort is nestled next to one of the most “ Instagrammed ” beaches in the Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake Lyndon B . Johnson ( LBJ ). The upscale resort offers a unique lake resort experience , featuring eight pickleball courts , championship golf on three courses , casual and upscale dining overlooking Lake LBJ , fun family activities on the water or s ’ mores next to the fire , and annual entertainment and food events such as the Beer by the Bay Music Festival .
Whether you ’ re visiting as a guest or joining The Club as a member , the resort offers daily lessons and clinics with on-site IPTPA-certified instructors . Get your doubles partner and book one of the resort ’ s Ultimate Pickleball Weekend Camps , which include a twonight stay , nine hours of professional instruction and supervised match play , lunch on Saturday followed by beer and wine , and pickleball drills on Sunday morning paired with mimosas and Bloody Marys . A pickleball enthusiast ’ s dream vacation !
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 | MAGAZINE 33