Celebrating National Pickleball Day at the YMCA
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase YMCA celebrates Tuesday’s National Pickleball Day with an invitation for anyone to come play with the pros. An open-play format across 14 courts is featured from 2… Read More
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Parks Department Looks for Public Input on Converting Tennis Courts to Pickleball Courts
Montgomery Parks looks for public input about plans to convert two tennis courts at East Norbeck Local Park to six pickleball courts. The project aims to increase pickleball opportunities in… Read More
World Number One Ben Johns Highlights First Pro Pickleball Tournament in the Area
Professional pickleball is coming to the DMV for the very first time this week. The best men’s and women’s players, including #1 ranked Ben Johns from Montgomery County and #1… Read More
‘Like Ping-Pong on Steroids,’ Pickleball Continues to Gain in Popularity
Pickleball has been around for decades but the game’s popularity has skyrocketed in the last few years making it the country’s fastest growing sport. It’s a game that has a… Read More
Montgomery Parks’ First Dedicated Pickleball Courts Open in Rockville
Montgomery Parks’ first dedicated pickleball courts are open at Bauer Drive Local Park in Rockville. Residents could play pickleball on tennis courts converted into pickleball courts, but these six courts… Read More
‘They Are So Excited’: Senior Center Residents Enthused About New Phase of Reopening
Now that senior centers across Montgomery County have entered a new phase of reopening, many residents are excited about getting back to recreational activities and interacting with others. “It’s wonderful;… Read More
MoCo’s Most Famous: World’s #1 Ranked Pickleball Player Ben Johns
Did you know that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States? And that the world’s top-ranked player is from Montgomery County? Ben Johns grew up in Laytonsville… Read More
World’s #1 Ranked Pickleball Player Puts on a Show at YMCA Exhibition
The YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase hosted a full day of pickleball activities Monday including clinics and a round robin. The day was capped off by an evening exhibition featuring the world’s… Read More
Tennis, Pickleball Courts Closed in Montgomery County
Starting today, tennis and pickleball courts will not be available for play. Montgomery Parks announced the decision to close tennis and pickleball courts, citing COVID-19 guidelines about social distancing and… Read More
Five Things to Know for Feb. 21 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Feb. 21. 1. It’s National Caregivers Day: National Caregivers Day honors health care professionals across the country who provide long-term… Read More
New Wheaton Community Rec Center Offers Much for Many
Friday marked the opening of the new Wheaton Community Recreation Center located on Georgia Avenue at the intersection of Arcola Avenue. County Executive Marc Elrich was on hand for the… Read More
Five Things to Know for Dec. 10 in Montgomery County
Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Dec. 10. 1. Council Session: Montgomery County Council will be meeting today at 9:30 a.m. Click here to view the council… Read More