Pickleball fever has swept the nation. The sport combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, played with paddles and plastic balls. The following places are where you can join the pickleball action. These locations are a short drive from our apartments in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 

 Urban Park Roof Garden

Take in the Boston scenery and skyline while you play pickleball in the Urban Park Roof Garden in Kendall Square. The courts are open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can either bring your equipment or rent paddles and balls there. Take advantage of this roof garden when the weather permits.

Cambridge YMCA

The Cambridge YMCA offers three weekly court times on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The Y staff will set up two nets each court time. While the gym provides some paddles and balls, you should also bring your own. While this YMCA doesn't seem to offer pickleball lessons, you can still enjoy a leisurely or competitive game.

PKL Boston

PKL Boston is the first-of-its-kind pickleball parlor and is open to all levels. Visitors can take lessons or join a league, whether beginners or seasoned players. The venue also has games like shuffleboard and cornhole, a dining area, and a cocktail lounge. You don't have to play pickleball to enjoy the food, drinks, trivia, and live music. 

If you've worked up an appetite, indulge your cravings at Cambridge's best sushi restaurants. You'll have a unique dining experience at The Mad Monkfish, which plays free live jazz concerts on weekends.

There's a lot to love about Cambridge. If you're contemplating a move, consider making Luxe at Alewife your next home. Our residences offer simple yet luxurious living within walking distance of public transportation, dining, shopping, and more. Contact us to know more about the apartments or the area. We'd be delighted to answer your questions and give you a private tour of our Cambridge apartments. 

Social media summary: Pickleball is all the rage now. Play at three places near Luxe at Alewife.