Hit the Roof !
Experience these spectacular , one-of-a-kind rooftop pickleball courts ! By Britt Fresa
AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL , GRAND RAPIDS , MI
187 Monroe Avenue NW Grand Rapids , MI 49503 amwaygrand . com / amenities / rooftop-pickleball or call 616.776.3279
Grand Rapids , Michigan , just got hot ! On the fourth floor of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel are four dedicated pickleball courts open to guests and the public . Take in the city views and the other amenities , like courtside seating and lights for nighttime play , to make it a truly unique rooftop pickleball experience .
BALLANTYNE PICKLEBALL COURTS , CHARLOTTE , NC
11405 North Community House Road Charlotte , NC 28277 goballantyne . com / things-to-do / wellness / pickleball-hayes
In the south , there is such a color as “ Carolina blue .” Experience it at the new rooftop pickleball courts in Ballantyne . The two courts are open to the public and located on the top level of the Hayes parking deck on a first-come , first-served basis . Pickleball supplies are available on-site and must be returned to the storage bin adjacent to the courts after use .
CELEBRITY OCEANFRONT ESTATE , LA JOLLA , CA
5212 Chelsea Street La Jolla , CA 92037 Bluewater Vacation Homes : info @ bwvh . com
At more than 9,000 square feet , this vacation rental home is
the perfect place to stay and play pickleball on a rooftop court with 360-degree views of the Pacific Ocean coastline in San Diego , California . The eight-bedroom , 7.5-bath private home features two living rooms , a 12-seat dining room , a six-seat dining nook , and two fully stocked kitchens — one on the upper level and one on the middle floor near the swimming pool area — with Viking Professional appliances .
Other amenities include an oceanfront swimming pool and hot tub , fire pit , movie theater , a gym with a dry sauna , game room , and in-home elevator . There ’ s even a street-legal golf cart included for easy village and beach access or a quick trip to the neighborhood coffee roaster or grocery store .
KENDALL SQUARE ROOFTOP GARDEN , CAMBRIDGE , MA
325 Main Street Cambridge , MA 02142 kendallcenter . com / pickleball-court
Find your competitive side on the pickleball court at Urban Park Roof Garden . Inside the urban garden on the fifth floor of Kendall Center Green Garage , take in city views of Cambridge while playing pickleball . The court is free and open to all on a first-come , first-served basis . It has dedicated lines and a permanent net . Restrooms are available .
KIMPTON LA PEER HOTEL PICKLEBALL COURT , WEST HOLLYWOOD , CA
627 North La Peer Drive West Hollywood , CA 90069 lapeerhotel . com / events / center-court
Boutique pickleball anyone ? Center Court is the newest addition to Kimpton La Peer ’ s rooftop paradise in West Hollywood . This unique venue boasts a rooftop pickleball court , handcrafted cocktails , breathtaking city views , and an unforgettable atmosphere . On weekends , it transforms into “ Disco Court ,” creating a one-of-akind experience , complete with DJs and special cocktails .
THE PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO , LAS VEGAS , NV
1 North Main Street Las Vegas , NV 89101 plazahotelcasino . com / pickleball
What happens in Vegas stays on the roof ! The Plaza Hotel and Casino has 12 permanent hardsurface courts and one stadium-size court on the roof of the parking garage . A go-to for many pickleball players in Las Vegas , this venue has all the amenities including food , restrooms , and lights for nighttime play . •
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