The rise of indoor pickleball centers across the Bucks County and Montgomery County region is accelerating in 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  

Joel Block, a former party center owner, is launching Buxmont Pickleball Club in Horsham. 

Located on Easton Road, this five-court facility is being built from the ground up, with Block investing over $200,000 and collaborating with a local developer.  

Block, once an avid tennis player, turned to pickleball after discovering the sport’s strategic appeal.  

He aims to create a community-focused club with amenities like a pizza oven and sports simulators. 

In Newtown Township, a group of five partners is opening Pennsylvania’s first Picklr pickleball center in a converted Bed Bath & Beyond.  

This 11-court, 31,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in December.  

The Picklr franchise, backed by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees, offers a membership model with a monthly fee of $129 to $139, covering court time, leagues, and social events. The center will include a pro shop, showers, and locker rooms. 

Both projects have received preliminary support but await final local government approvals.  

Read more about the uptick in pickleball sites in the Philadelphia Business Journal.  

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