Pickleball is exploding in the United States with a growth rate of 223.5% over the past three years. In fact, there are now 36.5 million pickleball players in the United States. Minnesota is no different. Minnesota features 347 pickleball courts and is ranked No. 18 (as determined by the Pickleheads Website), creating a welcoming environment for lessons, casual play, and competitive matches alike.
But where is the sport played the most? And what does it mean for local
communities? To identify the increasing popularity of pickleball in the
state, TeachMe.To analyzed data from its network of over 600 professional coaches who provided tens of thousands of pickleball lessons across the nation.
A Brooklyn Park location called Pickle In The Middle is the most popular
location with a staggering 58.33% of all bookings in the area. In
addition, 33.33% of the the pickleball coaches in Minnesota operate in
Brooklyn Park as well. This location is just a few miles from downtown
Minneapolis in northern Hennepin County.
Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, pickleball is very popular too with the second most coaching sessions booked at 11.11% and 22.22% of the pickleball coaches. In fact, pickleball is even changing the economy of the city. One major building in downtown Minneapolis was once a supercomputing center is now the new home of the sound-proof Minneapolis Pickleball Club. Further south in Burnsville, a new proposal is expected for a new entertainment complex that would feature both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts.
Mendota Heights
This location comes in third with 11.11% of the bookings in the state and 11.11% of the coaches. It's clear that pickleball is making waves in Mendota Heights. Whether you're a seasoned player or just picking up a paddle for the first time, Mendota Heights welcomes players of all skill levels and the most popular place to play is found here.
Rochester
Rochester is another pickleball hotspot in the state ranked in fourth place receiving 11.11% of the lessons booked and 11.11% of the pickleball coaches. Lucky Shots is the top location with 19 indoor pickleball courts. The facility also has amenities like restrooms, water, lights, and more. Just click here to book a lesson at this location.
Roseville
Roseville rounds out the top five having 22.22% of the pickleball coaches in the state and 8.33% of the bookings. Evergreen Park is the most popular location in Roseville with six lighted pickleball courts. Since it is a locally owned park, it is free to play.
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The local area has “a robust and loyal pickleball community, where the sport brings active Minnesotans together,” said Nick O’Brien, founder and CEO of
TeachMe.to.
O'Brien noted that bookings for lessons are increasing across the entire region.
“A combination of access to courts and facilities, an eagerness to
exercise and compete is coupled with an appetite to get better, as well,” O’Brien said.