Mar 14, 2023 - Business

Mega Pickle & Pong planning Minnetonka location

Illustration of a pickleball paddle hitting an exploding ball

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

The former Big Thrill Factory in Minnetonka will be turned into a pickleball and ping pong facility under plans that will be considered by the city this month.

Details: Documents show eight indoor and four outdoor courts, wine, beer and food. The venue, at the corner of highways 7 and 101, will be called Mega Pickle & Pong.

Zoom out: Pickleball's popularity is exploding locally and nationally. Cities, health clubs and private operators are getting in on the trend.

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