The owners of a pickleball franchise to be located at 1019 Central Park Ave. in the Town of Greenburgh are preparing to go before the Greenburgh Planning Board to seek the special permit they’ll need in order to open, according to Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.
The facility to be opened by franchise owners Heather Rhyu and Noah Allen is being welcomed by Feiner, who says the pickleball operation “is great for our business district and a fantastic addition to the town.”
The facility is known as The Picklr Scarsdale. It would have eight pickleball courts. It would use 22,000 square feet of space that previously had been occupied by retailer buybuyBABY and the plan is to open early in 2026. In addition to the courts for pickleball play, there would be a pro shop and private event space.
“We are thrilled to bring The Picklr to Westchester and introduce our community to the best-in-class indoor pickleball experience,” said Rhyu and Allen. “The Picklr takes indoor pickleball to the next level with state-of-the-art clubs, all-inclusive, one-price memberships.”
The company The Picklr, which is based in Kaysville, Utah, reports having more than 500 franchise locations sold globally with 49 currently open and serving about 25,000 members. It says that it plans to have more than 150 locations operating by the end of next year. A franchise disclosure document issued by The Picklr Francihse Inc., says that the total investment to begin operation of a single Picklr franchise is $1,242,900 to $2,094,300.
Feiner said that the “Town of Greenburgh has a wide variety of indoor private recreation uses, including membership gyms, golf simulators, ice skating, taekwondo, karate, yoga/pilates studios, etc. These recreation facilities are enhancing residents’ quality of life and helping to make our business districts a destination point for people who normally may not shop or visit Central Avenue businesses.”
