Pickleball has taken the country by storm, and made thousands of Texans’ willing sweat in the process. The tennis, badminton and ping pong concoction has become more popular with the senior crowd, but even the youngest of athletes are unable to deny the lure of the paddle. Those who have fallen to pickleball fever likely know North Texas has dozens of open courts to choose from, with dozens of more still in development. To ease the indecisive, here are 10 of our favorite places for picklers young, old, novice or pro.
Where to go for pickleball and food in Dallas
Chicken N Pickle
Several locations
Chicken N Pickle is an indoor and outdoor pickleball joint great for both playing and eating. The Grapevine court made our Best of Dallas 2023 list, in part for its full menu of fried and grilled eats (most of which are, obviously, of the poultry variety). The complex also serves a wide selection of locally brewed beers for those who like a paddle in one hand and a pint in the other. If you’re a newbie anxious to reach pro pickleballer status, Chicken N Pickle offers private and group pro lessons and beginner clinics starting at $15…