Pickleball in Downtown Vancouver

This past week I was invited to come out to a newer pickleball group in downtown Vancouver. The location was Creekside community center (formerly the Athletes Village of the 2010 Winter Olympics.)  The location had stunning views of False Creek, and the bustling city core. 2 pickleball groups: Sunset Community & Creekside Community combined for my visit, and there were 4 full courts with extra waiting to jump in the next game. Demo paddles were on hand to try before buying, and some pickleball strategies were shared. It's great to see a rec center charge a minimal fee to be a part of a drop-in pickleball program $2 each...very nice. Pickleball organizers Angela, Bob & Georgia said the program has grown in the past year and the rec center is very supportive of the pickleball program. i thing I would see a need for is shades on the windows, as the wall to wall windows lets in a lot of light! But the new friends at these pickleball locations, and the steady growth of these clubs will see past that.