The sound of Wiffle balls smacking back and forth against hand paddles filled the courts of the newly renovated Nelson Avenue Skating Rink in Beach Haven on Monday evening, Aug. 3, as local residents and visitors of all ages gathered to participate in friendly and/or competitive games of pickleball. The racket game, which combines elements of tennis and badminton, is currently one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States.
“This is so wonderful, that they brought this to LBI. These courts are beautiful,” noted Joan Thomas, a vacationer who…
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