Looking for a new sporting activity in Paris? Pickleball, a fast-growing racket sport, could well be your next passion! A blend of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is both easy to learn and easy to play. Would you like to embark on this sporting adventure in our beautiful capital? Here's a list of pickleball spots in the region, so you can discover the sport or improve your skills if you're already familiar with it.
But where does this pickleball sport come from? Born in 1965 onBainbridge Island, near Seattle in the USA, pickleball was invented by families looking for a game accessible to all. Originally, it was played with table tennis paddles and a plastic ball, on a badminton court. The sport quickly evolved, the rules becoming more precise over time to become what we know today. The amusing name comes from the creators' dog, who loved to chase the ball. A dog with the gentle name of Pickle...
Would you like to give it a try? Since we like you, we've come up with a selection of places where you can play pickleball in Paris:
More than just a sport, pickleball is an opportunity to meet new people, have fun and stay in shape. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Parisian pickleball clubs offer you top-quality facilities to practice and improve your game, just in time for the Olympic Games. So lace up your sneakers, grab a racket and come and discover this friendly, intergenerational sport. We hope you enjoy your game!