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Where to play pickleball around Boston
Head to Southie for a space monkey-themed pickleball experience. | Photo provided by PKL
Head to Southie for a space monkey-themed pickleball experience. | Photo provided by PKL
Pickleball has become a pretty big dill in our city. To celebrate National Pickleball Day, we’ve rounded up a few places to take a swing at the trending sport.

If you’re a seasoned pro or just want to take a swing at the game, don’t get in a pickle. Save this list of five locations to score big.

PKL, 64 C. St.
This Southie indoor venue features five courts, a lounge area, one restaurant + two bars inside the 22,000-sqft space.
Pricing: Starting at $25 for non-peak hours, $50 in the evenings + $75 weekends

Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave.
Visit Harpoon to take a swing on one of Hub Sports’ four new pickleball courts inside the Pickleball Social Club. The outdoor space can hold up to 400 people and features seating, yard games, and restrooms.
Pricing: Ranging from $50 to $100

The new pickleball courts and outdoor space at Harpoon Brewery.

The new Pickleball Social Club is located right outside of the Seaport beer hall.

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Photo by BOStoday team

The Station at The Fenway, 1400 Boylston St.
This pickleball court opened in June for community use while visiting the repurposed gas station. The court is first come, first served.
Pricing: Free

The Track at New Balance, 91 Guest St., Brighton
The Track hosts open pickleball play Monday-Friday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Register to secure one of the eight courts.
Pricing: $10 per person

The Park at Assembly Row, 350 Assembly Row, Somerville
This 75,000-sqft multi-sport and event space features 12 new pickleball courts. Regular league runs are organized by Volo.
Pricing: The Volo Pass starts at $35 for unlimited access to the courts.

Bonus: There are plenty of new courts to use at public parks in Boston. Find your nearest pickleball court from this list created by Urban Parks.
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • Flamenco Dance Workshops | Tuesday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | The Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | $35-$410 | Learn modern flamenco from Omayra Amaya during this week-long workshop.
  • Seaport Sweat: Sculpt that sASS | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | This sassy sculpt class builds muscle, strength, and endurance while moving + grooving to the beat.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Book Club | Wednesday, Aug. 9 | 6 p.m. | Porter Square Books, 50 Liberty Dr., Boston | Free | Join the local book store team for a Boston Edition Book Club to discuss “The Saturday Night Ghost Club.”
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Picnic in the Park with Food for Free | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N. First St., Cambridge | Free | RSVP and pack your picnic basket for an evening for a cause to support Food For Free in Cambridge.
Friday, Aug. 11
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News Notes
Health
  • The FDA has approved the first drug to treat postpartum depression, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the US. The drug called Zurzuvae was co-developed by local pharmaceutical companies Sage Therapeutics + Biogen. (Boston.com)
State
  • Gov. Maura Healey is preparing to make a declaration to relieve the pressure on the state’s shelter system, due to an influx of migrants on top of the local housing needs. The declaration would allow the state to apply for federal aid, including money for emergency housing, food, and water. (Boston Globe)
Shop
  • Maine-based outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will open two new locations in Massachusetts. The new stores will open at Hanover Crossing on Sept. 8 and in the Northshore Mall in Peabody on Oct. 6. (CBS Boston)
Trending
  • Now introducing The McAvoys — Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy married his college sweetheart Kiley Sullivan over the weekend. The two met at BU and tied the knot at Marsh Chapel on campus + continued the celebration at the Boston Public Library. Congratulations to the couple.
Drink
  • Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co reopened its coffee bar in Waltham after two years. Stop by Monday through Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for rotating blends from local partners like Broadsheet Roasters and Atomic Coffee Roasters + menu items like fresh pastries and bagels from Quebrada Bakery and Wicked Bagels.
History
  • Back Bay’s Fairmont Copley Plaza is turning 111 years old today, Aug. 8. The historic hotel is celebrating the opening day anniversary from 1912, which is also when Fenway Park and the Franklin Park Zoo also opened.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Speaking of pickleball — if you haven’t made it over to Harpoon’s new courts yet, swing by today for the National Pickleball Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re not sure what to expect, I’ve got you covered with this first look.

The pickleball party is open for all levels of players, get tips from professionals, play with friends and family, and enjoy live music by Cool Runnings Reggae Band.
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