Picklr to open Long Island flagship with roughly 15 indoor courts

Picklr, a membership-based indoor pickleball franchise headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, announced a lease Jan. 11 for a second Long Island site at 3124 Jericho Turnpike in Commack. The location will serve as the brand’s Long Island flagship, joining an existing Centereach club, and represents a large-format conversion of a former big-box retail space into roughly 15 indoor courts with a pro shop, locker rooms, private event space, and member amenities.

The move reflects the ongoing shift of mall and retail vacancies into sports and recreation uses, a trend that has accelerated as demand for indoor courts outstrips supply in many suburban markets. For local players, the most immediate benefit is increased court capacity and more consistent indoor play options during winter and shoulder seasons. The planned private event space also opens opportunities for club nights, fundraisers, leagues, and small tournaments without relying on municipal gym schedules.

Picklr operates on a membership model with reciprocity across its national network, meaning Commack members will be able to use other Picklr clubs around the country and vice versa. The operator emphasized founder-member pricing and perks as part of the market rollout, positioning early sign-ups to receive discounted access and priority booking as the facility opens and programming ramps up.

For players who spend a lot of time on Long Island courts, this development is practical: more dedicated indoor inventory reduces pressure on public courts and gives clubs a place to host clinics, pro lessons, and consistent league play. Expect weekday prime times to fill fast once the facility starts accepting bookings, so check membership terms and reciprocal access policies before committing. The addition of a pro shop and locker rooms means fewer trips to multiple venues and easier access to paddle demos, balls, and apparel.

The Commack site is part of Picklr’s broader multi-location expansion in the region and follows the Centereach opening that started building the brand’s footprint on Long Island. Converting big-box footprints allows clubs to install multiple courts side-by-side, sightlines for spectators, and dedicated social space—key ingredients for clubs that want to host pickleball socials, corporate outings, and small tournament brackets.

The takeaway? If you play regularly, keep an eye on founder-member offers and reciprocal rules, plan to book early for prime-time sessions, and weigh commuting time versus guaranteed indoor courts. Our two cents? Signing up early can lock in perks, but visit a club, test the court surface and booking system, and make sure the membership fits your league and social-play needs before you commit.