New Pickleball Courts Open Up In Galloway

GALLOWAY, NJ — Pickleball lovers of Galloway, rejoice. Ten new courts are now open at the Municipal Complex on Jimmie Leeds Road.

The courts are open daily from sunrise to sunset. They are for pickleball use only.

They officially opened on April 25, when a ribbon cutting ceremony was held.

Everyone is encouraged to use the courts - just follow the posted rules.

In case you've missed the craze of what's called the country's fastest-growing sport, here's a rundown.

Pickleball is a sport that uses ping-pong like paddles to hit a Wiffleball-like ball over a tennis-like net on a badminton-like court.

The sport has grown rapidly in popularity over the past few years, especially in New Jersey.