The fastest growing sport in America is everywhere.
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39%
Pickleball players are women. It is also a great social activity! Because the court is smaller (you can convert one tennis court into four pickleball courts) playing the game actually allows players to be closer to one another and hold conversations while still getting a fun workout
50 million
People have played pickleball at least once from2022 to 2023 (19% of the U.S. adult population).It is not surprising, since pickleball is affordable and easily accessible. One study even found that it decreases levels of depression.
223.5%
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America for the past 3 years. Many parks and recreation facilities provide pickleball courts and leagues. There are more than 755 pickleball courts in,Texas, and the number is growing.