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Pickleball’s Unprecedented Growth in New York Sparks $125M Investment Need
Discover the unprecedented growth of pickleball in New York and the $125M investment needed to keep up with demand.
The growth of pickleball in New York has reached unprecedented levels, as revealed by the 2023 State of Pickleball: Participation & Infrastructure Report. The data indicates a need for 3,558 new courts at a cost of $124.5 million over the next 5-7 years, highlighting the substantial investment required to keep up with demand.
New York currently lags behind in dedicated pickleball courts, with only 0.23 courts per 10,000 people, representing an 81% deficit compared to the national average. In fact, the state ranks last in the nation for dedicated court coverage per 10,000 people.
Brandon Mackie, Co-founder and COO of Pickleheads, emphasized the need for a $125 million investment in courts over the next few years due to the sport’s unprecedented growth. This presents an exciting challenge for both public and private enterprises in New York.
The 2023 State of Pickleball report is available for purchase on pickleheads.com for $350, providing in-depth insights into the sport’s growth and infrastructure needs. Members of the media can request a complimentary copy by emailing data@pickleheads.com.
Pickleheads, the leading online platform for pickleball, offers players the ability to locate courts, organize games, and connect with nearby players. The platform boasts the industry’s most comprehensive database of pickleball courts, with 51,937 courts across 12,081 facilities in the U.S. as of June 2023.
The surge in pickleball’s popularity in New York calls for significant infrastructure development. With the sport’s meteoric rise, the state will need substantial investment to meet the growing demand. This presents an opportunity for both public and private sectors to invest in the future of pickleball in New York.
Source: Pickleheads
