Pickleball is coming to Central Park’s iconic Wollman Rink
One of the world’s most famous parks is about to find itself in a pickle — the good kind, that is.
The Big Apple’s hotspot for pickleball, CityPickle, is teaming up again with Wollman Park Partners to bring the nation’s fastest-growing sport back to Central Park’s iconic Wollman Rink.
Spanning from May 1 through early fall, the partnership deal promises three years of seasonal pickleball bliss, running all the way into 2026.
Last year’s stint saw an incredible turnout, with more than 56,000 participants of all ages and backgrounds flocking to the courts to play.
Now, CityPickle and Wollman Park Partners are doubling down on their commitment to deliver the same experience for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
And the upgrades? CityPickle — not just working alongside Wollman Park Partners, but also the city Department of Parks & Recreation — has secured the green light for 14 spanking new, state-of-the-art courts.
These surfaces, coupled with C&D Pickleball Nets, are set to elevate the playing field, offering both rookies and veterans a top-tier experience from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
The 14 courts at Wollman Rink will mark the largest pickleball facility in New York City and the largest overall in the Northeast. Wollman Rink occupies more than 30,000 square feet.
CityPickle is determined to make pickleball accessible to all.
Prices start at a wallet-friendly $10 per player during off-peak hours, creeping up to $12.50 during peak times. Plus, there’s a smorgasbord of programming options available, from group clinics to private coaching lessons.
And with 6 hours of Community Play each day priced at just $5 per person (complete with a free paddle rental), they’re making sure no one’s left out.
There will also be a spread of food and drinks nearby. CityPickle also offers a slew of options for special occasions, from birthday bashes to corporate shindigs — offering private courtside cabanas up for grabs and a VIP Players Lounge.
Mary Cannon and Erica Desai are the co-founders of CityPickle.
“Bringing the joy and togetherness of pickleball to as many people as possible remains our number one priority,” Cannon told the The Post in a statement.
Last year, CityPickle brought pickleball to Long Island City in the form of its first brick and mortar space. So for those living in the area, the Queens location offers four indoor courts that would not hinge on weather.
And for those who are single and looking to mingle, pickleball courts throughout the city have been labeled hotspots for finding that special someone.
