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Pickleball Boom Sparks Real Estate Development Surge

It is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.

By Anthony Russo | January 13, 2025 at 04:53 PM

Following the lockdowns during the heights of Covid-19, pickleball has surged in popularity — and real estate developers are taking note of the trend.

According to the Association of Pickleball Professionals, the racket or paddle sport was the fastest-growing in the nation from 2022-2023, at a rate of 51.8 percent. In the United States, 48.3 million pickleball adults played pickleball at least once in the 12 months through March.

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