As the Louisiana Boardwalk continues to struggle, a new plan is underway to turn things around, but not everyone is convinced. The Picklr has announced that the fast-growing indoor pickleball club will be opening a huge 39,000 square-foot location in the Louisiana Boardwalk, along the Red River. With an opening planned before the end of the year, it’s a clear move to revitalize the area by capitalizing on the craze surrounding the sport. The public has had mixed reactions to the growth of pickleball, with many curious if The Picklr will be enough to save Bossier City’s shopping center.
The Picklr to Feature Restaurant With Local Chef
The Picklr is more than just a few indoor Pickleball courts; it’s going to be a full sports club, with a full bar and restaurant. Many in town took notice when it was announced that the restaurant would be headed up by local chef Gabe Balderas, owner of beloved local restaurants like Zuzul. The Picklr is positioned to be the saving grace for the Boardwalk, with a representative from The Picklr proclaiming, “We are proud to contribute to the revitalization of the Louisiana Boardwalk.
The plan becomes obvious on the surface. The Picklr is intended to attract Pickleball players to spend time at the Boardwalk, which would mean more foot traffic and more customers for the other stores, at least the stores that are still hanging around.
Shreveport-Bossier’s Mixed Feelings on Pickleball
It’s no doubt an exciting thing to see for pickleball players in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, but it seems lots of people in the region still haven’t caught pickleball fever yet. With Shreveport and the Caddo Parish Commission working on a $10 million pickleball park, the public has quite a loud and vocal response each time it’s brought up.
The public outcry over The Picklr has been much calmer compared to the pickleball courts in Shreveport, probably down to the fact that tax dollars aren’t being used to fund the club in Bossier City…