The Picklr Pickleball Complex Set To Open 1st LI Location At Centereach Mall Next Week

CENTEREACH, NY — The Picklr is set to open its first Long Island location for indoor pickleball on Dec. 20 at the Centereach Mall, according to its proprietors, Arete Sports Group.

The grand opening will include an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with open play, clinics, membership specials, and pro-shop discounts, as well as drinks and food provided by Chubs Meats.

There will be two preview events — on Dec. 16 for Founder Member Day and a ribbon cutting with open play for members, and Dec. 17 for Hero Day with complimentary open play for all first responders, military personnel, healthcare and public service workers, and other community heroes.

The two events will run from 4 to 7 p.m.

The 33,900-square-foot club has 11 professional-quality courts with sound-reducing matrix systems and performance lighting, along with a pro shop, café, lounge, and locker rooms. It will be open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Membership includes access to all Picklr locations nationwide, including a second Long Island club, which will be opening in Commack/East Northport in 2026.

Arete Sports Group founder Tom Neale, a Syosset resident and Picklr’s Long Island franchisee, said venue is "the fastest-growing brand in the fastest-growing sport because it delivers unmatched value and a premium playing experience.

“While unlimited membership is new for Long Island, we’re confident players will embrace the first-class facilities, professional-level conditions, and welcoming community we are building at The Picklr Centereach," he added.