Pickleball’s North County takeover: courts, crowds, and cash
That distinctive thwack echoing from Oceanside to Del Mar? It’s the sound of North County San Diego embracing pickleball at breakneck speed. Driven by surging...
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Get pickleball-ready this summer with The Smart Fit Method
Pickleball has quickly become the sport of the summer—and if you’re looking to up your game, now’s the time to prepare. Whether you’re just starting...
Encinitas pickleball club facing changes over noise complaints
ENCINITAS — Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club, a well-known hub for pickleball enthusiasts, is at the center of a contentious debate between the club’s...
Vista to add 8 pickleball courts at Brengle Terrace, remove Thibodo courts
VISTA — City leaders agreed last week to add eight new pickleball courts at Brengle Terrace Park to meet the growing need in the community...
Eight new pickleball courts coming to Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — The City Council approved the design and construction of eight new pickleball courts at two municipal parks during its Feb. 13 meeting, making...
Robertson Ranch Park designs to prioritize pickleball courts, dog park, gardens
Carlsbad city staff will create three potential designs following input from residents....
Pickleball reaching new heights in Encinitas
ENCINITAS —The number of pickleball players and courts continues to rise in North County, particularly in Encinitas, which has quickly become a hotspot for professional...
Padel courts coming to Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — The Townsite neighborhood near downtown Oceanside will soon welcome two new courts designed for padel, an increasingly popular game similar to tennis. The...
Pickleball, tennis players look for compromise at Poinsettia Park
CARLSBAD — The rise of pickleball continues at a meteoric rate across the United States. And with six pickleball courts, Carlsbad’s 42-acre Poinsettia Park has...
More pickleball courts coming to Melba Bishop
The City Council will supplement the private funds already raised to add three or four courts, with an eye to hosting larger tournaments....
Sports Talk: Carlsbad’s Hamner inducted into Pickleball Hall of Fame
Former two-sport athlete at Oceanside High started playing pickleball about 11 years ago and is now part of the Class of 2020....
Pickleball for all as San Marcos hosts first tournament
SAN MARCOS — It’s been said that pickleball is the fastest growing sport you’ve never heard of, but don’t tell folks that who have been...
RSF Association OKs pickleball membership
The Rancho Santa Fe Association board unanimously approved the long-awaited Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club’s new pickleball membership at its Aug. 8 meeting....