TOLEDO, Ohio — Construction has begun on a pickleball and entertainment facility in Toledo's Historic Vistula District, the company announced Thursday.
Toledo Pickle, LLC said the "state-of-the-art" facility is part of the newest expansion of Metroparks Toledo's Glass City Riverwalk development just north of downtown at 1030 Water Street.
According to Toledo Pickle, the facility will feature 10 indoor and two outdoor professional-style pickleball courts, a destination restaurant, and a range of recreational activities such as rock wall climbing, cornhole, shuffleboard and tournaments.
The company said entertainment options include music, boat docks and live concerts.
"We are thrilled to bring this world-class pickleball and entertainment facility to the Toledo community," Brian Epstein from Toledo Pickle said. "Our goal is to provide a fun and welcoming environment for pickleball players and entertainment seekers alike, and we believe our facility will become a hub for socializing, competition, and enjoyment."
Toledo Pickle provided additional features that the facility will include:
- Open recreational play for new to advanced players, with spectator areas
- League play, as well as regional and national tournaments
- Pro-shop to buy or rent equipment
- Teaching professionals with individual and group lessons
- Online court scheduling
- Multiple membership options for exclusive benefits
- Private meeting rooms can be rented for corporate retreats, team-building programs, family get-togethers, birthdays and celebrations.
Toledo Pickle said they will also operate a new "vibrant" restaurant and bar overseen by Mike Gibbons, former president and CEO of Mainstreet Ventures.
“We’re thrilled to open another local restaurant with a unique menu with cross-generational appeal and a showcase for local brews and local liquors,” Gibbons said.
The company said they have worked alongside the city of Toledo and Metroparks Toledo to secure the location and "implement a long-term, sustainable development plan."
“Metroparks Toledo is excited to be working in collaboration with Toledo Pickle, as it will occupy one of the historic Vistula District’s largest buildings and be an exciting addition to the Glass City Riverwalk,” Matt Killam, chief outreach officer at Metroparks Toledo said. “The most important aspect is that this vibrant new business will be transformational for Toledo and specifically the historically underserved Vistula neighborhood and will further the mission of the Metroparks Toledo.”