for active adults , located just minutes from Old Town La Quinta and Indian Wells Tennis Garden , and a few miles from fabulous shopping on El Paseo , Palm Desert . It offers a total of 419 individually owned lots wrapped around an 18-hole executive golf course , six permanent pickleball courts , and two tennis courts .
ORI Pickleball Association ( ORIPA ) has over 150 members . There is organized play most days with paddles on the fence by ability levels , round robins , scrambles and men ’ s / ladies ’ days . Also , ORIPA provides free lessons weekly based on ability . The club regularly hosts parties throughout the season for both full-time residents and guests .
Many pickleball enthusiasts frequently return because of the hosted social events and its proximity to popular tournaments throughout the year . From the photos we ’ ve seen , it looks to be quite the spot for those seeking a fun , social pickleball getaway !
For more details , visit orindio . com .
Palm Creek Resort & Residences
With the motto “ Because we waited for this moment , and it ’ s time to take full advantage of it ,” if you ’ re 55 and over and haven ’ t heard of it yet , you need to check out the Palm Creek Resort & Residences . With some of the most incredible scenic views , there are 32 pickleball courts that have become popular for both athletic play and ongoing social events throughout the year .
Organized round robins begin daily at 8 a . m . on 24 courts for levels 2.0 through 5.0 . The remaining eight courts are reserved for open play and challenge courts each morning starting at 8 a . m .
Other amenities on-site include billiards , yoga , swimming , dining , softball , horseshoes , tennis and plenty of activities to do with your friends — from bingo and arts & crafts to sewing and woodworking . A dream way of living an active lifestyle !
For a full list of upcoming tournaments , events and resort amenities , visit PalmCreek . com .
Palmetto Dunes
If you follow the pickleball tournament circuit , you frequently hear of the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort , its amenities , and professional pickleball instruction given by on-site pro Sarah Ansboury . Palmetto Dunes is one of the top pickleball vacation destinations in the country and host of the annual APP Hilton Head Open .
Located in the heart of Hilton Head Island , incredible oceanfront views for three miles along the Atlantic Ocean beachfront provide the perfect venue for three
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world-class golf courses , vacation rentals , a full-service marina , and an 11-mile lagoon system .
In addition to daily offerings including round robins and clinics for players of all levels , the Palmetto Dunes Pickleball Center is now a world-class destination for professional pickleball players across the globe , with 24 dedicated pickleball courts and state-of-the-art lighting . Among the popular pickleball offerings are the Daily Round Robins , a pro supervised session with players progressing up the ladder depending on play results , the “ Daily Dose ” clinic that teaches skill development on techniques and strategies to help improve every area of the court , and Pickleball 101 , which helps beginners to learn the basics such as rules , scoring , court positioning , etc .
For more information , visit PalmettoDunes . com for an unforgettable vacation experience for your friends and family .
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