For some, walking into The Picklr Manahawkin-LBI for the first time, it might seem like pickleball heaven. The building is home to seven professionally surfaced courts, a lounge and gathering space, warm-up area and pro shop. Heck, it even has “coaching machines.”

However, for many – and this is completely owner Tom Neale’s mantra – the indoor pickleball space located at 205 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, next to Kohl’s, is going to be like a second home where family and friends enjoy their time…