Pickleball America this week announced the grand opening of the nation’s first indoor padel court facility located within a shopping mall.
The innovative padel venue will open this spring at Stamford Town Center, bringing the rapidly growing racquet sport to Connecticut shoppers and sports enthusiasts alike.
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Padel, a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, has seen explosive growth across Europe and Latin America and is now gaining significant momentum in the United States. The Stamford Town Center location provides the entire Stamford community and surrounding areas access to a state-of-the-art glass-enclosed padel court.
“We’re excited to introduce padel to a whole new audience by bringing it directly into the retail environment,” said Bruce Townsend, one of the founders of Padel at Pickleball America. “We have created a unique opportunity for shoppers to discover this international, social and accessible sport.”
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In addition to the world-class panoramic court by Sportsfield Specialties, they will have an adjacent lounge and pro shop where players can relax and purchase the latest in Padel equipment and apparel.
“This innovative concept transforms traditional mall space into an active, community-focused destination,” said Dan Stolzenbach, General Manager of Stamford Town Center. “We’re delighted to offer our visitors not just shopping, but exciting new recreational experiences that bring people together.”
Pickleball America at Stamford Town Center is located on Level 4, in the mall’s wellness wing.
Operating hours are 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. Court reservations can be made after creating a free guest account through the Pickleball America website, www.pickleballamerica.us.
A ribbon cutting celebration will be held in mid-May at the Padel Court.
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PICKLEBALL AMERICA is a privately held company and one of the largest indoor pickleball venues in the United States. The company was the first to repurpose and operate a 40,000 sf pickleball center inside a former anchor box with 13 indoor pickleball courts and it’s now the first to add a padel court. The founders are dedicated to growing the sports of pickleball and padel through innovative facility development, player education, innovative programming, and community relations. The team’s mission is to promote wellness and inspire all to engage in a healthy active lifestyle. For more info: www.pickleballamerica.us.
ABOUT STAMFORD TOWN CENTER is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Stamford. A beloved fixture of the community, it features nearly 100 distinct stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The shopping center’s pedestrian-friendly restaurant plaza features an assortment of fine dining and entertainment such as The Capital Grille, The New York Comedy Club, Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, Puerto Vallarta, and Terra Gaucha. For a complete list of stores, restaurants, hours of operation, and promotions, visit www.shopstamfordtowncenter.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @StamfordTownCenter.