By: Sarah Finkel By: Sarah Finkel |July 27, 2023|Lifestyle, Community,
Pickleball has been America’s fastest-growing sport for multiple years straight, rivaling tennis, golf and more traditional sports. The boom can largely be explained by the lower barrier to entry, for example, as a result of a slower ball, smaller court size and fewer stroke types. It also happens to be incredibly fun (and social) while doubling as a great workout, so it’s no wonder this cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong has exploded across the country.
In fact, cities have been racing to build more courts amid zoning battles to keep up with the unprecedented demand. Oahu is already a popular hub for pickleball with 173 courts spread across the island. Here are some of the best park locations to get your pickle on—although the majority of these courts are used for multiple sports such as tennis, volleyball and basketball (as indicated below) until the city converts more courts.
Kapalua Tennis Garden
Number of courts: 4 dedicated
Hours: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 9 to 11 a.m.
Kailua District Park
Number of courts: 4 tennis
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kamilo Iki Community Park
Number of courts: 6 dedicated, 2 volleyball
Hours: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Petrie Community Park
Number of courts: 1 dedicated, 2 volleyball Hours: Daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.