3. Austin: 52 facilities
Austin is often cited as a“ pickleball heaven” with a thriving community. The city has a strong and growing pickleball scene with numerous facilities, including popular spots like Chicken N Pickle, which combines the sport with dining and a social atmosphere.
4. Seattle: 50 facilities
In 1965, pickleball was invented a short ferry ride from Seattle on Bainbridge Island, which gives the sport a special place in the region and contributes to its widespread popularity. Demand for courts is high, and the city and Seattle Metro Pickleball Association are actively working to add more courts, such as the 25-court facility at Magnuson Park that is in development and projected to be complete next year.
5. San Diego: 47 facilities
San Diego is a major pickleball hotspot for a combination of factors— primarily its ideal climate, abundance of facilities, and a thriving pickleball community. The city has invested significantly in creating dedicated pickleball facilities, both public and private, including clubs, recreation centers and parks, and indoor options.
6. Chicago: 45 facilities
Chicago’ s climate makes year-round outdoor sports challenging, but the rise of indoor facilities is a main driver of pickleball’ s popularity. In addition, the Chicago Park District is planning to have more than 100 pickleball courts by the end of the year as part of its“ Pickleball Mania” initiative to expand the sport’ s availability across the city.
TOP 10 STATES
Florida jumped past California to claim both the highest number of facilities and courts of any state. Ohio also showed some more love to pickleballers last year, moving from No. 8 in 2023 to No. 5 in 2024, growing total facilities 42 percent year over year. Here are the country’ s Top 10 states ranked by number of facilities and dedicated courts. For the Top 25 States, go to pickleballmagazine. com.
1. Florida: 1,156 facilities and 5,667 total courts
Often called the“ Pickleball Capital of the World,” Florida leads the nation in court locations. The state’ s warm climate allows for year-round outdoor play, and its large retirement and active adult communities have
7. Cincinnati: 44 facilities
This has become a regular stop on the PPA( Professional Pickleball Association) Tour circuit, a testament to its growing importance in the pickleball world. Cincinnati is now a top city for pickleball, attracting professional athletes and fans from across the region.
8. Atlanta: 43 facilities
Atlanta is a frequent stop for the PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. This brings the world’ s best players to the city, creating excitement and drawing large crowds. It is home to more than 200 courts across nearly 50 different locations, with new facilities constantly being added. Atlanta also has seen a rise in large state-of-theart indoor complexes.
9. Denver: 42 facilities
Denver is at the center of Colorado’ s pickleball boom. With a mix of indoor and outdoor courts, and more than 100 courts spread across city recreation centers, players have year-round access to the game. The city also plans to convert 15 temporary outdoor courts into permanent ones, aiming for a total of 50 outdoor courts by the end of the year.
10. Charlotte: 41 facilities
This city’ s overall popularity as a desirable place to live contributes to the sport’ s success. Charlotte boasts many courts, with more than 200 available, and is home to several dedicated pickleball facilities and new pickleballfocused businesses and complexes.
been key drivers of the sport’ s growth. Cities like Naples, which hosts the US Open Pickleball Championships, are major hubs.
2. California: 1,153 facilities and 5,475 courts
The Golden State is a close second to Florida. California has a robust pickleball scene with a high number of courts and facilities, particularly in metropolitan areas and throughout the state’ s diverse landscape. Its pleasant climate in many regions also supports a strong outdoor playing culture.
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