Pickleball at Mulberry Recreation Center in Lenoir
LENOIR, NC (September 5, 2018) — Mulberry Recreation Center is now hosting pickleball games three days a week, and the program is free, and you don’t even have to bring your own paddle!
A pickleball group organized by local residents Tish and Terry worked with Parks and Recreation to bring pickleball to Mulberry Recreation Center.
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The group has been playing for several weeks now and wants to spread the word about the sport.
“It’s a combination of tennis, ping pong, and badminton played on a badminton-sized court,” Tish said. “It’s the fastest growing sport in the country. It’s been around since 1965, but in the past seven or eight years it has gained incredible popularity.”
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Pickleball is a paddle sport. It was designed to be played by the whole family, young and old. The game is easy to learn, but can develop into a fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
The Mulberry group has equipment they can loan to first timers who want to try out the game.
“It’s a great way to get exercise and have fun and meet a lot of people,” Tish said. “You don’t know you’re exercising, you’re just out having fun.”
Mulberry Recreation Center hosts pickleball Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the gym.
Stop by, borrow a paddle, and give it a go. (Flat, soft-soled shoes required.)
Find out more at www.cityoflenoir.com/pickleball.