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Floating pickleball is the next big thing at luxury resorts
Resorts and marinas are using floating courts to attract guests as 24.3 million Americans played pickleball in 2025, officials said.
- SoL Mia, the 184-acre master-planned lagoon community in North Miami, installed the first permanent floating pickleball court at a residential resort property this month, reflecting a shift for waterfront properties seeking to differentiate themselves.
- With about 24.3 million Americans playing pickleball in 2025, the sport's rapid growth has turned standard courts into common expectations. Sandals Resorts now operates 64 courts across 14 Caribbean properties as USA Pickleball's official partner, illustrating market saturation.
- Just in time for Memorial Day, Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant in Arizona debuted the state's first floating court this week. Located 35 minutes north of Phoenix, the installation adds a regulation-length court to the marina's H2-Whoa waterpark.
- The 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show brought floating pickleball to high-profile waterfront settings, joining the Toronto International Boat Show's January sessions. Multiple manufacturers, including Inflatable Island and YachtBeach, now offer commercial floating court product lines.
- Pioneering the trend, The Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Southport in Seattle launched a seasonal floating court in August 2025. These installations position waterfront venues as active destinations, attracting both guests and local community members.
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Floating pickleball is the next big thing at luxury resorts
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