Louisville’s first pickleball yard is bringing games and grub to the riverfront

Goodbounce Pickleball Yard boasts pickleball courts, a gameyard, craft cocktails with pickle garnishes, and scratch-made grub in a 45,000-square-foot space.

Good Bounce Pickleball Yard

The pickleball courts at Goodbounce Pickleball Yard are available for open play from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week.

Photo by LOUtoday

Goodbounce Pickleball Yard is bringing pickles + paddles to 1515 River Shore Dr. LOU’s first pickleball “eatertainment” complex officially opened its doors — and pickleball courts — to the public yesterday. The 45,000-sqft space boasts:

  • Six pickleball courts
  • A gameyard with cornhole, bocce + more lawn games
  • Picnic areas with benches, swings, tables, and shade shelters
  • An indoor bar that features cocktails with pickle garnishes and rotating beers from TEN20 Craft Brewery
  • Goodbounce merchandise + pickleball gear
  • Build-your-own tacos, burritos, nachos, bowls, gourmet burgers, fried chicken, and small plates by Happy Belly Bistro

Ready to give your pickleball paddle a whirl at Goodbounce? The courts are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day of the week, and you can reserve a court or sign up for a monthly membership online.

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