New Pickleball courts at Falconwing Park in The Woodlands

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Eight new pickleball courts debuted at Falconwing Park in The Woodlands this week.

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The addition of these eight pickleball courts bring the total number of pickleball courts to 51 in The Woodlands Township.

Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in America, with more than 8.9 million players documented last year.

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The pickleball project is one facet of a $4.23 million renovation at Falconwing Park, which includes the parking lot expansion, LED light conversions on the sports fields, courts, along with a pool renovation, according to a news release.

For more information about pickleball in The Woodlands, including how to play, leagues, program registration and more, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/pickleball.