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

From the owner: Welcome to PickleballU, a dedicated Pickleball experience located in Sturbridge, MA that offers…read moreyear-round access to 6 premium climate controlled indoor courts.

"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!

Great spot with friendly people. I love the variety & availability of the open play sessions. Bar…read moreis large with several TVs for before, during, & after your pickleball matches. Just a fun place to hang out & play some ball.

Wanted to come play while visiting my in laws from out of town. Had Thursday night circled on the…read morecalendar since the previous week and was excited to play. I called and the day of to confirm the advanced play was happening, and was then told I had to make an account and sign up for the event to play. By the time I signed up the event was full and I was the first one on the waitlist. NO WHERE ON THE WEBSITE DID IT SAY I HAD TO SIGN UP OR HOW FULL IT WAS UNTILL I WAS TOLD AN ACCOUNT WAS NEEDED OVER THE PHONE. Colleen the person working was very nice, but what a waste of time for something I was so exited to do. Piss poor website design caused this issue and would be something easily fixed with better website design.

I play pickleball and the open play here is totally unorganized and not friendly to beginner…read moreplayers.

I truly enjoy playing Pickleball at Bosse. The courts are well maintained and the price point is…read moreexcellent. There are ample opportunities for Open Play at various experience levels. The Open Play sessions are casual, yet competitive. I've met lots of folks who love to play the sport!!! We've become friendly as a result!!! I've taken a few "Skills Session with a Pro" and these sessions have helped me improve my game. Scott, Kenzie and Carter are professional in both their approach to the game of Pickleball as well as the way in which they treat their clients. I highly recommend Bosse Sports!!!

Lighting is bad 2 courts are dark and you can't see the ball the other 4 have lights facing down so…read moreyou are blinded. Management said they would fix it but they haven't and don't even update members on status even after repeated requests. Today was the last straw for me and I decided to post this review. New owners took over about year and a half ago. People that play in the leagues are nice which is the good part.

Great place to play! Friendly people and open play available to non members! And cocktails for…read moreafter the match!

On a recent trip to Boston I joined an advanced open play morning session which was fun! Really…read morecool space, unfortunately the bar/food was not open yet but everyone was very friendly.

Came here just for a trivia event but the pickleball courts looked cool (have only played…read morepickleball once or twice and stopped after almost twisting my ankle). Seems like a cool space to hang out with friends and eat some just-ok BBQ. We had a hard time finding the entrance and almost went through the emergency exit but just know that it's on C Street and the signs for PKL/Pig Beach are pretty inconspicuous and small. We tried a few things off the Pig Beach menu, none of which blew my socks off. Ordered a sampler platter of BBQ meats, my favorite of which was the cheese jalapeno sausage link. The rest of the proteins were either dry/lacking in flavor (brisket) or doused in some indeterminable sauce that overwhelmed everything else (pulled pork). The best thing I ate ended up being the crispy chicken that my husband added to his salad. I wish they brought back the nachos on the previous menu. Parking: Limited meter options so get here with some time to spare. We did a few circles around the block before we finally found a spot in front of the building.

Bosse is a standout. Super modern, clean, and well-lit, with premium finishes. Booking is simple…read moreand smooth through their system, and it's easy to sign up for lessons or open play. The only caveat is pricing -- it's definitely on the higher end. Now, let's talk about the food - wow, we were blown away. Everything we ordered was incredibly flavorful, beautifully plated, and far exceeded our expectations. You'd never guess a restaurant inside a pickleball club could serve up dishes with this level of quality. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared -- no shortcuts, no "sport-club food" vibe here. The drinks and desserts also deserve a special shoutout -- they've crafted some really fun, one-of-a-kind items that tie into the pickleball theme in playful and creative ways. As for service, the staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and well-trained. We will be back!

We stopped at Bosse Bar at Natick Mall very late at night with some serious cravings, not expecting…read morethe kitchen to still be open. To our surprise, the team went above and beyond by reopening the kitchen for us and even serving us delicious desserts and gelato. A special thank you to Anthony, the store manager, and Tabby, who were incredibly warm, accommodating, and genuinely eager to make sure we had a great experience. Their hospitality and willingness to help was genuinely impressive. Exceptional customer service like this is rare these days, and it's the reason we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

This is a great place to play pickleball in Rhode Island! They have 5 indoor courts and 2 outdoor…read morecourts. The courts are nice and you need to reserve in advance on their calendar. There are different options for open play by levels or you can reserve a full court.

Perfect place for pickleball! Came here with friends on a Saturday afternoon--there are two outdoor…read morecourts, one of which we played on because it was a beautiful day. They provide paddles and balls if you don't already have them. There are also chairs to sit on the side if you are resting/waiting to play. Highly recommend!

I play about once a week here. They're friendly, the courts are beautiful, the ceilings are nice…read moreand high, and it's always a great time. Highly suggest giving them a try!!

Signed up to an open play with my sister who has never played before and was told my sister was not…read moreallowed to play because it would frustrate the more advanced players but that she could sit and watch. Was also told that she should have instead taken a beginners lesson for 100$. Open play insinuates all levels are welcome, if there are advanced players, they should be playing the slots specific for advanced players.

Terrible customer service. I tried multiple times to book a private event using email, voicemail,…read moreFacebook Messenger, and their website form. After three weeks, I never received any response. Completely unacceptable--would not recommend.

Big gym with lots of games to be played. Love that they have beer on tap and snacks. Fun place to…read morego to hang for a few hours with family or friends. We had a great time!