New Braunfels Edition | January 2026

Health and Wellness

Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity across the United States, and that growth can be felt right here in the San Antonio area. According to previous reporting from Community Impact , a new indoor venue called Texas Pickle Hall opened near San Antonio this year. Additionally, The Picklr is planning to open three new locations in the next three months across the metro. Another pickleball venue called Outlaw Pickle is also planning to open a new venue soon as well. According to USA Pickleball's 2024 Annual Growth Report, there is an estimated total of 15,910 public courts throughout the United States. Just last year, nearly 4,000 new courts opened, according to the report. USA Pickleball is the governing body for the sport in the United States. Read about nine of those venues that are now open in and around San Antonio, as well as some tips from the official rulebook on the basic rules of the game and terms to know for beginners. San Antonio’s guide to pickleball

New Braunfels

NB Pickleball Club The club’s facility features three climate- controlled and Seal Master indoor courts. NB Pickleball Club offers lessons with certified professional instructors, open tournaments and open play. The venue also has cameras to see replays from games, special senior events and a junior league. • 1269 Summerwood Drive, Ste. 201, New Braunfels • www.nbpickleballclub.com The Courthouse This restaurant and sports venue features six indoor pickleball courts and four outdoor padel courts, plus a team of certified coaches for tips and lessons. The courts are attached to a full- service bar and restaurant. • 350 Dragoon Xing, New Braunfels • www.thecourthouse.net John Newcombe Country Club Featuring eight outdoor pickleball courts, this local country club hosts public pickleball clinics and tournaments for all skill levels, has a pro shop for equipment, and also runs special event programming for club members. • 625 Mission Valley Road, New Braunfels • www.newkscc.com/adult-pickleball-programs

Cranky Pickle This venue has six outdoor pickleball courts plus two covered courts, a pro shop and gathering spaces for private events. Players can choose to play in leagues for all skill levels, participate in special pickleball events, or take lessons from

professional, certified instructors. • 624 Krueger Canyon, New Braunfels • www.thecrankypickle.com

North San Antonio

Epoch Pickleball Home to four indoor, climate-controlled pickleball courts, Epoch Pickleball offers open clinics, tournaments and private events. The pickleball venue also has an on-site business center and pro shop for players. • 21750 Hardy Oak Blvd., Bldg. 2, San Antonio • www.epochcenter.io Dill Dinkers This venue—owned by Brian and Karen Birdy— features five indoor pickleball courts available for open play, lessons, leagues and private events for all skill levels. Dill Dinkers also has a pro shop that sells equipment. • 18450 Blanco Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio • https://dilldinkers.com The King of Padel Located in the heart of San Antonio, this business offers both indoor padel and pickleball courts, lessons, a pro shop, clinics, tournaments and more. • 314 Nolan St., San Antonio • www.thekingofpadel.com/padel-san-antonio

Rules of the game

According to the 2025 Official USA Pickleball Rulebook, the sport is played either as singles or in teams of two.

Chicken N Pickle Both a restaurant and a pickleball venue, Chicken N Pickle offers six indoor and four outdoor pickleball courts available for private events, parties and gatherings. The establishment also has equipment rentals, weekly clinics and programming • 5215 UTSA Blvd., San Antonio • www.chickennpickle.com/location/san-antonio

When serving the ball, a player must hit it diagonally across the court to the other team.

Players can only serve the ball once, and the first serve from each team must be completed on the right- hand side of the court. The game is based on the two- bounce rule, which means both teams must allow the ball to hit the ground once before returning it over the net and back to the other team For scoring, points can only be scored by the serving team or player. Games traditionally run until one team scores at least 11 points and wins by more than two points

Boerne

Boerne Tennis Center Under the city of Boerne Parks and Recreation department, this facility offers private lessons, clinics and private court reservations for both pickleball and tennis. Boerne Tennis Center also operates a pro shop with gear, merchandise and more. • 106 City Park Road, Boerne • www.boernetennis.com

SOURCE: USA PICKLEBALL/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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