I went to pickleville with my mother in law last night and we had so much fun. She is more into it…read morethan I am, but I played a couple games a few weeks ago. The facility is super nice and very welcoming to all age groups and talent levels. They have multiple parking options too which makes things less stressful and intimidating for a new player. The staff there are all super nice too. We stayed for a total of two hours and played about 4 games. It was so much fun and we'll be going back again soon.

EGADS! I exclaimed as a conducted my motor car through Westville. My eyes beheld a mural of…read moreanthropomorphic pickleball players adorning the parking lot of this establishment. Despite the questionable surroundings, I determined that my balls required pickling and elected to proceed. It is rare that a business manages to fail both in its objectives as a commercial enterprise, but also creates a nuisance for the community that surrounds it. The coffee is the antithesis of the mural that surrounds it, bland and unremarkable. As for the pickling of the balls, it suffices in the chill of winter. Outside of the depths of winter, the free options that surround Westville render Pickleville as unnecessary as the abominable mural that surrounds it. Poor show!

"And I think it's gonna be all right Yeah, the worst is over…read morenow The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball" (The Cyrkle) Pickle balls aren't red. They're either pink for practice or yellow for games. And they aren't made of rubber, they are plastic polymer whose chief characteristic is that it doesn't bounce very high. If you drop it from over your head, it will barely bounce to knee level. Learning (and remembering that fact about low bounces) is just one of the many things you'll need to master if you want to take up the sport. Pickleball was launched in the mid-1960s and is played on a smallish court with a modified tennis net, using a paddle and those perforated polymer balls. I'd best describe the game as the love child of tennis, ping pong and badminton. When you hit the ball, it sounds more like a thud than a ping! Similar to tennis, your goal is to hit the ball over the net and into your opponent's side while adhering to a myriad of rules about serving and counting bounces and staying away from a zone in front of the net that reminded me of the goalie's cease in hockey. Dill Dinkers has 20 locations across ten states. There is just one Connecticut location. Yesterday, we took our very first pickleball lesson at Dill Dinkers in Simsbury, in a space previously occupied by Borders Books. We joined a beginner's class with about 20 rookies and interacted with three exceptional and very patient coaches who gave us lesson time, practice drills and embryonic game play with instant feedback on performance and the rules (which I consistently violated). For the third year in a row, Pickleball is the country's fastest growing sport, and their courts are taking over empty shopping mall space across the country. After one lesson, I am looking forward to charting my "progress" over the next three weeks. I'm not very optimistic about that!

As someone who's played in several difference places in different states, I can say this Dill…read moreDinkers location is by far the best pickleball facility I've ever played at! The courts have a great aesthetic and have really good quality surfaces. My favorite part is how much space there is between the baselines and the fences. Not once did I have to worry about hitting the barriers, and that allowed me to play much more freely. We encountered a technical difficulty during a tournament that caused us to play an opponent out of order, slightly messing things up which was a little frustrating in the moment. But the tournament organizer did a great job resolving it, and went above and beyond to offer some compensation in the form of free court time and some waived fees which is a huge testament to their customer service. I really appreciated that gesture. Will definitely be back here!

I'm a member at the Smithotwn location but have dropped in on occasion. It's well run, friendly…read morestaff and clean. As a franchise the clinics and lessons have made me confident in my game where I can take it anywhere and compete.

I've started playing pickleball a year and a half ago (Nov '23) and took a beginner clinic at the…read moreNesconset location. Ian S was the instructor and he has elevated my game as I continue to sign up for drill sessions and lessons with him and then put my newly acquired skills into practice in the numerous scheduled open play and special events (tournaments, holiday themed parties and their excellent "Play with the Pros" sessions) The facility and staff (Andrew, Eric and the front desk) are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and willing to share their considerable expertise. I've played at most of the facilities on the island and always look forward to playing at Pickle N Par due to the space, cleanliness and most importantly, the people!

I went for a pockleball lesson with a friend. We learned a lot, and our instructor, Bree, was…read moreawesome! Now off to start a fun new hobby and get a workout, too! Highly recommend!

This place is ok. Except there isn't enough room on each court. Also the netting is awful and…read moredangerous. I Attended a thrive tournament. It was absolutely horrible. I genuinely disliked Gus. Would not recommend anything with Gus. Probably 2.5 stars for pickleball hall. 0 stars for thrive and Gus.

Very nice and spacious courts, friendly staff and great way to demo multiple different paddles…read more Only downside is anyone can sign up for any level open play which mixed beginners and intermediate players into the high intermediate open play making games unevenly matched.

Very nice PB courts and they added some noice absorbing foam on the walls. The staff are super nice…read moreand helpful.

Had to have surgery on my knees due to a injury. had paid for another season cannot play due to…read moremedical reasons submitted a letter explain to the owner was told under no circumstances can I get a refund do not pay ahead of time. They will not refund. Other places offer a refund I will go there instead.

Nice facilities, people there are nice. My friends and I…read moreare from Queens and we have came to play twice on weekends since we found out about this club about a month ago! We practically like the new club they just opened. Bigger with more courts. Can't wait to book again after the holidays.

Great staff and community. There is play for all levels and the people who play there are friendly…read moreand welcoming. I play there at least 3 times a week these days, and almost always have great people for open play. I've been to other clubs, and you don't get the same vibe as Pickle Club. Here, you feel like part of the family.

Beautiful courts, awesome management, clean facility. Best indoor courts in Worcester county.read more

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I am so glad I found this place! I moved to Bergen County a few months ago, and have been wanting…read moreto take some clinics to build foundational skills for my game. There are classes for all levels, but I took a Beginners 101 class with Guy. He was fantastic, taking us through a methodical intro of the broad essentials of the game with time for serving, dinking, and playing a game with guided instruction. As a teacher myself, I appreciated Guy's teaching style, which was warm and explicit with lots of positive feedback for players. I can't wait to sign up for another class! Thanks, Guy!

I loved the nets in between courts instead of a chain link fence. The courts were in excellent…read moreshape. The ceilings are too low for lobs. During Open Play there's no walk way for people to get on and off their courts without stopping other games to walk through others courts. I wish everyone knew how to move quickly and respect that others are standing there waiting but many were just leisurely about their movement. With 4 courts, much of the 1.5 hour session for open play is paused for people moving court to court. In my opinion, Open Play should be 2 hours at the same price to allow for the subs to move through to their courts since there is no appropriated walkway.