Pickleball’s Rapid Rise Reaches New Glarus
America’s fastest-growing sport continues its explosive expansion nationwide, and plans for new courts in New Glarus could bring health, recreation, and community connection to town.
Pickleball, once a niche backyard game played mostly by retirees, has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America. According to national participation data, the sport has exploded across parks, schools, and recreation centers throughout the country, with millions of Americans now regularly picking up a paddle.
That growth is beginning to ripple into communities like New Glarus, where local nonprofit New Glarus Cares has begun planning a new pickleball complex that could become one of the town’s most popular recreational spaces in the years ahead.
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