Bloomington Is Poppin' Off with Pickleball—and Here's Why
- Nazim Louadah
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
Let’s not sugarcoat it.Pickleball isn’t just trending—it’s taking over.
We’re seeing packed parks, gear selling out, and people who didn’t even know what a kitchen violation was six months ago are now rocking court shoes and talking about DUPR ratings.
The numbers back it up: nearly 20 million people in the U.S. now play pickleball.That’s a 46% growth in just one year. Wild.
💥 Courts Are Filling Up—Fast
Good luck finding a free court at Switchyard or Winslow during peak hours.Lines, waiting, broken nets—it’s becoming a headache.
And that’s exactly why we built Bloomington Pickleball Warehouse.
No wind, no rain, no double-booked courts. Just clean, consistent play.
👟 The Crowd Is Getting Younger (and Faster)
The biggest age group in pickleball right now?25–34-year-olds.
And Bloomington’s proving it. From IU students to recent grads to high schoolers—everyone wants in.Our student passes, Greek House perks, and beginner clinics? All built for this wave.
🎯 Play Is Getting More Serious
People aren’t just dabbling anymore.They’re training. Entering tournaments. Buying better paddles. Watching YouTube breakdowns of two-hand backhands.
Our skills clinics, DUPR leagues, and Vamos intensives have been full every week.The energy is different now—and it’s awesome.
🏆 What We’re Doing About It
We're not just watching it happen—we're making it easier to join the movement.
8 indoor courts → no weather excuses
Open Play every day → just show up and hit
Real leagues & real competition → DUPR tracked
Gear that doesn’t suck → paddle demos & shop in-house
Passes for students, seniors, & families → everyone’s welcome
Whether you’re 18 or 80, if you want to play, we’ve got a spot for you.
🚀 Where’s It All Headed?
More leagues
More events
More late-night games
More friends made on the court than anywhere else in town
The national trend is obvious. But here in Bloomington?This isn’t just a trend—it’s a whole vibe.
🔚 TL;DR
What's happening nationally | What's happening locally | What BPW is doing about it |
46% growth in players | Public courts overbooked | 8 indoor courts, no waiting |
Younger players joining fast | Students, grads, families playing | Greek House + student passes |
Tournaments, gear, training booming | Clinics & leagues full every week | Pro shop + competitive leagues |
👀 Ready to get in the game?
Book a court, sign up for a clinic, or just drop in for Open Play.
We’re here. We’re growing. And we’ve saved you a court.
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