CARMEL, Ind. — There's now a new place to play the nation's fastest-growing sport in central Indiana.
Pickle on Penn, which describes itself as "a premier pickleball country club," is now open at 11575 N. Pennsylvania St. in Carmel, near East 116th Street.
"POP," as it's nicknamed, opened on July 14, and a 90-seat restaurant and bar, The Kitchen at Pickle on Penn, is slated to open in September.
"The highly anticipated 23,500-square-foot facility was designed to create a bright and friendly atmosphere where both seasoned professionals and those just learning the game can grow their skills and feel welcome," the company said in a news release.
The building contains eight regulation-size indoor pickleball courts and has commercial garage doors which can be opened during warm weather months. It also features a "pro shop, luxurious locker rooms, and a lounge area" on the main floor.
POP is a private club, and the company says individual and family memberships, guest passes and free "pickleball 101 experiences" are available, with reservations through the Court Reserve app.
“Join us at Pickle on Penn to experience the infectious energy of our elite club, unleash your competitive spirit, and revel in laughter-filled moments with new friends," Kelly Bodner, a part of the ownership team, said in a statement.
More information on the facility can be found online here.
