10/19/2024
Pickleball players, pack your paddles because Scottsdale is about to make history! PURE Pickleball & Padel is planning to build the world’s largest indoor pickleball facility, spanning a whopping 11 acres within the Riverwalk development. The ambitious project, slated for completion by 2026, promises over 50 courts—both indoor and outdoor—along with a championship court that’s bound to host some epic matches.
This isn’t just another pickleball facility, though. PURE is bringing the luxury experience, complete with a pro shop, entertainment zones, and state-of-the-art amenities for players and spectators alike. Imagine being able to play year-round in a comfortable, climate-controlled environment—Scottsdale’s desert heat won’t stand a chance against this indoor oasis! The design is being handled by DAVIS, a renowned architectural firm, ensuring this facility will be not only functional but stunning.
PURE’s founders, Kevin J. Berk and Brett Warner, are pickleball powerhouses themselves. Berk, known for his entrepreneurial ventures like AZ On The Rocks, and Warner, a five-time national pickleball champion, are set to elevate the pickleball experience to new heights. Warner’s involvement alone, with his pro playing background and his role as coach for the Scottsdale Scorchers, means this facility could become the premier destination for pickleball pros and amateurs alike.
The facility is part of Scottsdale’s larger trend of sports and entertainment developments, and with pickleball rapidly becoming America’s favorite pastime, this move could cement Scottsdale as the pickleball capital of the world.
The Pickleball Take
This is massive—literally and figuratively! Not only does this facility mean Scottsdale is about to become the Wimbledon of pickleball, but it’s also a huge win for fans seeking premium courts without the heat. My take? Forget the kitchen, this place is serving up the whole house! And if the pickleball court at my local park keeps getting booked, I might just pack my bags for Arizona.
Inside Pickleball Joke: “Word is they’ll need a dedicated ‘No Lob Zone’ with ceilings that high—someone’s about to lose a paddle in orbit!”
