08.08.2023

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Where to play pickleball around Indy

WIRC has court rentals available daily with covered court backups in case of rain or wind. | Photo by @westindyracquetclub

Do you know that it has been 57 years since pickleball was invented? You may have noticed that as of lately, the sport that combines traditional tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, has become a big dill.

In honor of National Pickleball Day (Aug. 8), we’re sharing some places around central Indiana where you can get your pickled paddle on.

Centerpoint Brewing, Broad Ripple | Following the trend, the brewery’s Broad Ripple location decided to add a lined pickleball court to its outdoor space — so grab a drink and enjoy social time with your fellow picklers on Thursdays.

West Indy Racquet Club, 4458 Guion Rd. | WIRC is a tennis + pickleball facility with six indoor and six outdoor tennis courts with blended pickleball court lines. Pro tip: It allows members and nonmembers to play — guests pay a daily guest fee.

Meadowlark Park, Carmel | This Carmel Clay Park just recently got some upgrades, including four pickleball courts, a new playground, and picnic and shade shelters.

Carmel Racquet Club, Carmel | This facility offers pickleball memberships for $75 per year and walk-on passes for $100 for 12 weeks. Pro tip: Join a Friday night adult pickleball party from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for $8 for members or $10 for nonmembers — beginners are welcomed.

Stephens Park, Brownsburg | This 3.2-acre neighborhood park features six pickleball courts. Bonus: There’s also a year-round restroom on the grounds.

Greenwood Fieldhouse, Greenwood | Looking to play indoors? This gymnasium features four newly lined pickleball courts. Pickleball is in play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m.

Kephart Park, Bargersville | This is the newest in the Bargersville Park system and it features eight pickleball courts, a splash pad, playground, green space, walking trails, and picnic shelters. Courts are first come, first served.

Do you have a favorite home court that we didn’t mention? Let us know.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 8

PXG GEN6 Driver Challange | Tuesday, Aug. 8-Thursday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | PXG Indianapolis, 6091 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis | Free | All golfers — both PXG fans and critics — are invited to a free fitting for a head-to-head, knockout event with PXG’s new GEN6 Driver.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Farmers’ Market | Wednesday, Aug. 9-Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 4-7 p.m. | 105 S. East St., Plainfield | Free | Check out more than 50 vendors with local produce and handmade crafts on the lawn of the Plainfield Friends Church.

Thursday, Aug. 10

S’mores on the Circle | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Monument Circle, Indianapolis | Cost of purchase | Celebrate National S’mores Day with some gourmet s’mores created by local chefs for $5 each — all proceeds will go toward supporting Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s girls.

Friday, Aug. 11

Free Health Fair & National Health Center Week Celebration | Friday, Aug. 11 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Adult & Child Health, 8404 Siear Terrace, Indianapolis | Free | Join Adult & Child Health for resources, information, activities, freebies, and giveaways — plus a “healing your inner child” zone, a live DJ, and a food truck.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Run For Ya Life | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 a.m. | River Promenade, 1501 W. Washington St., Indianapolis | $37-$40 | This is a selfie-worthy, moderately fast course that should appeal to advanced runners out to set a new PR + the beginner runner/walker starting their journey strong.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Traffic

The final stretch of work on improvements for IndyGo’s Red Line began in Broad Ripple yesterday. The work — expected to last through late August — will run along College Avenue between Kessler Boulevard and Broad Ripple Avenue + includes bus pad reinforcement and concrete pouring at the Broad Ripple station. Get detour info. (WISH)

Civic

The City of Indianapolis, Midtown Indy + nonprofit Kid’s Dance Outreach are requesting rezoning of a parking lot at IFD Station 31 and the IMPD community engagement office at 4201 N. College Ave. for redevelopment. If approved, the development would include affordable housing + the fire station would remain active. (IndyStar)

Announced

On the heels of its most-attended gathering in its history, Gen Con announced it has no plans to leave Indianapolis anytime soon. Yesterday, the tabletop gaming convention signed a four-year contract extension with tourism agency Visit Indy — keeping it in Indianapolis through 2030. (IBJ)

Community

A grocery store set for an east side “food desert” is preparing for its soft opening at the end of August + is looking to fill mid-level management and store clerk positions. Indy Fresh Market is hosting a job fair Thursday, Aug. 10 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (3801 N. Forest Manor Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (WISH)

Open

OVA Lofts, an interactive boutique salon concept offering beauty suites, hair booths + bridal suites, celebrated its grand opening in Fountain Square over the weekend. The new business is even being featured on the last episode of HGTV’s “Good Bones” this month. Learn more about leasing and its services.

Sports

The NFL has suspended Colts cornerback Chris Lammons for the first three games of the regular season for violating the personal conduct policy. The Colts said the suspension stems from Chris’ alleged involvement in a February 2022 incident in Las Vegas. He’ll be allowed to return to the active roster on Monday, Sept. 25. (WRTV)

List

A city for young professionals

We already know how much living in Indy rocks. But now the rest of the nation does too, thanks to Forbes — which featured the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson area on its list of top places for young professional to live.

Need the numbers? We excelled most in the Lifestyle category, scoring 79.12 out of a possible 100 (the No. 1 city on the list, Des Moines, IA, only scored a 43.77 here.) We also looked good in terms of housing affordability, with a 69.81.

But which neighborhoods are the most optimal for young professionals to live in? According to Niche, which tabulates scores based on public schools, diversity, nightlife, and safety, here are the top three:

No. 1 — Near Northside
No. 2 — Canterbury - Chatard
No. 3 — Broad Ripple

Did Forbes or Niche miss the mark? Let us know what you think.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

Speaking of places to play pickleball... I’m still excited about Chicken N Pickle — think TopGolf for pickleball — coming to Fishers in late 2024. Learn more about the development.

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