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Controversial plan to drop 30+ pickleball courts draws pushback and support
4/23/2026

Controversial plan to drop 30+ pickleball courts draws pushback and support

LocalNews

Pickleball players upset by a proposal to eliminate over 30 pickleball courts had their first chance to voice their opposition to Seattle Parks and Recreation.

https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-parks-and-recreation-board-to-hear-first-public-comments-on-plan-to-drop-30-pickleball-courts-seattle-metro-pickleball-association
Seattle Parks and Recreation proposes eliminating 36 outdoor pickleball courts
4/22/2026

Seattle Parks and Recreation proposes eliminating 36 outdoor pickleball courts

Press

The proposal would cut the number of pickleball courts from 92 to 56.

https://pickleball.com/news/seattle-parks-and-recreation-proposes-eliminating-36-outdoor-pickleball-courts
More than 30 pickleball courts in Seattle could be gone under Parks and Rec proposal
4/21/2026

More than 30 pickleball courts in Seattle could be gone under Parks and Rec proposal

LocalNews

Pickleball players are pushing back against Seattle Parks and Recreation proposal that suggest removing more than 30 pickleball courts across several neighborhoods.

https://komonews.com/news/local/30-pickleball-courts-in-seattle-could-be-gone-under-parks-and-rec-proposal
USA Pickleball Announces Firefly As Expert Contributor to Certification Program
4/20/2026

USA Pickleball Announces Firefly As Expert Contributor to Certification Program

Equipment

USA Pickleball (USAP), the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S., has launched a new Certification Program in partnership with Firefly Sports Testing, marking a significant step forward in standardizing quality across pickleball surfaces, products, and playing environments.

https://usapickleball.org/equipment/usa-pickleball-announces-firefly-as-expert-contributor-to-certification-program/
CityPickle opens flagship location in Times Square
4/14/2026

CityPickle opens flagship location in Times Square

Press

This marks its first permanent, year-round location in Manhattan.

https://pickleball.com/news/citypickle-opens-flagship-location-in-times-square
CityPickle returns to Central Park starting April 21
4/14/2026

CityPickle returns to Central Park starting April 21

Press

Pickleball with a view doesn't get any better than this.

https://pickleball.com/news/citypickle-returns-to-central-park-starting-april-21
SFIA report confirms over 24 million Americans playing pickleball
4/4/2026

SFIA report confirms over 24 million Americans playing pickleball

Press

Participation has climbed an astounding 171.8 percent in the last three years.

https://pickleball.com/news/sfia-report-confirms-over-24-million-americans-playing-pickleball
Big news for PNW pickleball fans: The Picklr in Fremont opens Saturday
3/31/2026

Big news for PNW pickleball fans: The Picklr in Fremont opens Saturday

LocalNews

The Picklr will open its brand-new Seattle location in Fremont this weekend, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, April 4.

https://komonews.com/news/instagram/pickleball-club-the-picklr-fremont-seattle-sports-community-courts-championship-quality-pro-shop-dink-around-in-the-kitchen-pnw-fun
MATCHDAY app must-have for PPA Tour, MLP fans everywhere
3/26/2026

MATCHDAY app must-have for PPA Tour, MLP fans everywhere

Press

It's the ultimate pickleball fan companion.

https://pickleball.com/news/matchday-app-must-have-for-ppa-tour-mlp-fans-everywhere
Improved Paddle Testing at Golden Ticket Events Levels The Competition And Emphasizes Skill Over Equipment
3/19/2026

Improved Paddle Testing at Golden Ticket Events Levels The Competition And Emphasizes Skill Over Equipment

EquipmentNews

USA Pickleball rolled out a new paddle-testing program at Golden Ticket tournaments earlier this year.

https://usapickleball.org/equipment/improved-paddle-testing-at-golden-ticket-events-levels-the-competition-and-emphasizes-skill-over-equipment/
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