Locals are Loving Florida's Regulation-Size Inflatable Floating Pickleball Court

We've seen pickleball courts in Central Park. And on the top of skyscrapers, 70 stories up. Later this month, PPA pros will take their talents to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

There's at least one on top of a 400-foot luxury yacht, no doubt floating somewhere exotic as we speak. They've popped up on the decks of many a Caribbean cruise ship. And, of course, we've all seen the inflatable court that attaches to the side of the yacht (and takes four hours to blow up).

In San Antonia, Florida, a new regulation-size, inflatable floating pickleball court has become quite the hit at Mirada Lagoon, the largest man-made lagoon in the United States at more than 15 acres and 33 million gallons of water.

The court, located about 30 miles north of Tampa, is being heralded as the first of its kind in Florida and has been open since June. Due to popular demand, it will remain open through September 3 or beyond.

"We’re always looking to create unique and fun experiences for our guests," David Heaton, VP of Operations for Metro Lagoons, told Southern Living. "When we had the opportunity to take a unique spin on what already is such a fun and enjoyable sport, we jumped at the chance."

The court was designed by AquaBanas, a luxury inflatable yacht accessory manufacturer based in Orlando, FL.

Access to Pickleball Bana, as it's become known, requires a day pass ($40), then it's $10 to play for 45 minutes.

Oh, and if you're situated near a body of water and wondering what it would take to recreate the Mirada Lagoon experience for yourself, AliExpress has a definitely-not-regulation model selling for $1,600.

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