Former State College Big Lots Getting a New Life, Look -- Pickleball

Former State College Big Lots getting a new life, look -- Pickleball

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) -- The former Big Lots building in State College is getting new life this summer as a destination for all things Pickleball. The Picklr, a North American indoor pickleball franchise, announced its State College club is set to open in the former Big Lots location (503 Benner Pike) across from the [...]

Pickleball Coming To Centre County

The Picklr, a fast-growing indoor pickleball franchise, will open a 27,000-square-foot facility at 503 Benner Pike in College Township this August, replacing the former Big Lots.  Owned by former 1999 Penn State football player Steve Smith, the location will feature nine professional-grade courts, a pro shop, and event space.  Picklr members enjoy unlimited open play, tournaments, leagues, and exclusive programming, along with access to all nati…

The Picklr To Open State College Location In August

Indoor pickleball franchise The Picklr is set to open a State College location at 503 Benner Pike in Benner Pike Shops in August. The 27,000 square-foot facility will open across the street from the Happy Valley Casino. The Picklr will feature nine courts with outdoor surfacing done by Just Courts, which also lays down surfaces for The Professional Pickleball Association. Former Penn State football player Steve Smith will own and operate the loc…

Indoor Pickleball Club to Open in State College Area

A new indoor pickleball club is coming to the Centre Region this summer. The Picklr, which is billed as North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, is expected to open in August in the former Big Lots location at 503 Benner Pike in College Township, the company said in a release on Tuesday. The 27,000-square-foot facility will feature nine courts with proprietary outdoor surfacing from Just Courts, the official court layer for T…