Cover Pickleball courts are now more than just for the game (Image: Jon Matthews/Unsplash)
Pickleball courts are now more than just for the game (Image: Jon Matthews/Unsplash)
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Malaysia’s latest pickleball courts are designed for more than just play. From open-air lounges to courtside cafés and rooftop views, these spaces are made for lingering and lounging post-game
What started out as a niche sport has now become a full-blown lifestyle, and now pickleball courts are evolving to match. No longer just a space for quick rallies and casual matches, a new generation of pickleball courts is reimagining what it means to play, gather and unwind. These aren't your typical sports facilities, they’re vibrant social hubs where the energy extends far beyond the game.
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Think: stylish open-air lounges, courtside cafes, curated playlists and even weekend events. Whether you're here to perfect your serve, squeeze in a sweat session between meetings or just catch up with friends over smoothies and small plates, these pickleball courts offer the kind of atmosphere that invites you to stay a little longer. As the sport continues to attract everyone from first-timers to fitness fanatics, these spaces are proving that pickleball isn't just having a moment—it’s reshaping how we move, connect and play in our free time.
Pickle Depot
Pickle Depot has transformed one of the city’s largest industrial train sheds into a premier pickleball destination with serious hangout vibes to match. Located at Sentul Depot, this sprawling venue features 11 tournament‑grade pickleball courts and a show‑court designed for bigger games. If you’d like to up the ante, the space also hosts four padel courts for variety and crossover appeal.
The open-air space is surrounded by trees with natural sunlight trickling in throughout the day, giving it a relaxed vibe. The ground floor houses a café serving coffee, pastries and drinks, while upstairs a cozy mezzanine lounge and co‑working space look down over the courts—making it ideal for everything from casual spectating to winding down after a match.
Pickle Depot is located at Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100, Kuala Lumpur. Court prices start from RM60.
For more information, visit pickledepot.com.my.
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Pickle Park PJ x Flour, Fire & Stone café
Pickle Park PJ brings sport and social life together. Just steps away from the Flour, Fire & Stone café, this stylish facility features seven fully covered courts, complete with shower amenities and a flexible events space that beckons beyond the match. Taking inspiration from the founder’s hospitality background, the venue intentionally feels more like a landscaped park than a hardcore sports club. All thanks to the greenery, communal benches and an open‑air layout that encourages players and spectators to stay and unwind.
Turn a friendly game into a night out as evenings here can stretch past the final set, thanks to an outdoor bar pouring draught beers, cocktails and wine until 1am.
Pickle Park x Flour, Fire & Stone café is located at 17, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Pjs 13, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Court prices start from RM55.
For more information, visit picklepark.com.my.
Oh My Belly x Pickle Space
Tucked inside a chic café setting in Subang Jaya, Oh My Belly x Pickle Space offers a fresh take on urban pickleball. This sleek venue integrates two fully indoor courts directly within a stylish café environment where you can grab breakfast, brunch or a cup of coffee without pausing your game.
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With court hours stretching from early morning to midnight, the space is ideal for both early brunch and evening social dinks. The air‑conditioned courts and adjacent lounging areas let you finish a fiery rally, cool off with a snack. It's the kind of space where sport meets café culture, making it ideal both for players and for spectators who'd rather sip and mingle than chase every shot.
Oh My Belly x Pickle Space is located at Lot 776, (Sublot 6 and 7), Jalan Subang 4, 47610, Subang Jaya. Court prices start from RM50.
For more information visit, @pickle_space on Instagram.
The Lawn by Pickle Park
The Lawn by Pickle Park takes the concept of a charming outdoor sport and social space. The venue features six shaded outdoor courts with an adjacent open-air lawn that’s ideal for brand activations, community gatherings or just hanging out between sets—perfected with greenery that softens the sleek courtscape.
The culinary partnership with the Pergola restaurant and bar brings all-day dining, cocktails, draught beer and continental-Asian fusion menus into the mix, making it easy to turn a match into a full afternoon or evening experience.
The Lawn by Pickle Park is located at Lumi Tropicana, 2, Persiaran Tropicana, PJU 3 Tropicana, 47410, Petaling Jaya. Court prices start from RM45.
For more information, visit picklepark.com.my.
Pickle Social Club
Nestled within the green oasis of KLGCC, Pickle Social Club opened in 2023 as Malaysia’s first dedicated pickleball 'playground'. It features eight international-standard covered and outdoor courts. The club's social charm is competed with a pro shop, viewing deck and relaxed lounge areas. The on-site restaurant, Noa, elevates the hangout factor with a menu that spans hearty brunches to post-match cocktails, making it just as tempting for non-players.
Pickle Social Club is located at 3, Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur. Court prices from RM35 per hour.
For more information, visit picklesocialclub.co
Playa Racquet Club
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the KL skyline, this rooftop venue delivers a resort-like experience with three outdoor courts, one covered court and an ultra-relaxed vibe. Think beach-inspired decor, a café, cocktails, a bar, and dedicated chill zones—the perfect spot to call your own court and hang out in style.
Playa Racquet Club is located at Level 3, TREC KL, Rooftop of the Terraces, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur. Court prices start from RM65.
For more information, visit playaracquetclub.com.
The PxP Pickleball Club
The PxP Pickleball Club is one of the first fully indoor, air-conditioned facility located in Pavilion Damansara Heights. Its modern setup includes purpose-built courts alongside a contemporary restaurant, bar, recovery lounges, co-working nooks, and flexible event spaces—meaning you can rally, recharge or even work between serves.
The PxP Pickleball Club is located at Level 5, Pavilion Damansara Height, 3, Jalan Damanlela, Bukit Damansara. Court prices start from RM30.
For more information, visit thepxp.playbypoint.com.
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As Senior Lifestyle Writer, Aina writes across the lifestyle vertical, covering wellness, travel, arts and entertainment. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she previously worked at CLEO Malaysia, where she headed the lifestyle, culture and entertainment sections.
