Brooklyn Bridge Park is building three pickleball courts at Pier 2 to replace the underutilized bocce courts. The new courts come as the sport of pickleball has become popular in New York City and around the country. Pickleball, described as a fun sport that combines elements of ping pong, badminton, and tennis has been gaining popularity in the U.S. and around the globe. Pickleball is played on these brand-new badminton-sized court with a modified tennis net. It is played with a ping-pong like paddle that has a longer handle, and a plastic ball with holes, and can be played as doubles or singles. All ages and all skill levels can play pickleball!
