ABOUT PKLYN
Not a court, a community
The PKLYN Story
We, like many of you, were searching for a dedicated place to play pickleball. After years of self-advocacy — transforming handball courts into pickleball courts at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 2, and setting up temporary courts at various locations such as St. Vartan Park, McCarren Park, and Squibb Park — we recognized the need for a permanent, inviting space for Brooklyn’s growing pickleball community.
That’s what we’ve set out to create. A place that feels warm and open, with high ceilings and good column spacing for maximum court playability, soft asphalt surfaces and dark colored walls to optimize for playing comfort and visibility, a full bar and lounge to make it easy to socialize, and a dream team of pickleball professionals to support every player on their journey.
Our Team
David used to be a lawyer who played a lot of pickleball. Now, he’s the founder of PKLYN, which combines his passion for problem-solving with his love for pickleball and appreciation for the Brooklyn pickleball community.
Duy heads up pickleball operations at PKLYN. With several years of pickleball experience competing in tournaments, coaching and as a community leader, he brings a deep understanding of all things pickleball to the team.
Lane leads PKLYN’s events, bringing a diverse background that spans creative roles from cake decorator to marketing manager of Chelsea Market. They’re also a proud cat mom and dedicated boy band fan, whose songs they will be adding to the PKLYN playlists.
Noah is a bartending veteran hailing from the West Coast. As a writer and artist, Noah finds great inspiration in connecting with his community from behind the bar or out on the courts. He’s excited to join the ever-growing NYC pickleball scene, and to learn and share with this incredible community.
Jordi is a recent New York City resident and longtime tennis-player-turned-pickleball-obsessed. When she’s not playing pickleball, Jordi is probably spending time in the park or thrifting. Prior to joining PKLYN, she worked at Soho House New York.
Sam is a pickleball addict and a lover of learning. He uses his eclectic experience as a professional musician, chess educator, and poker enthusiast to enrich his understanding of pickleball and elevate his capacity to communicate and educate.
Adriane is a veteran postpartum birthworker and former retailer, whose passion for customer experience, pickleball and good vibes converge at the PKLYN front desk. A lifelong athlete from Southern California, Adriane is proud to call Brooklyn home for 20+ years.
Brooklyn-born and the team’s former collegiate athlete, Dante is a newly found pickleball fanatic who brings high energy wherever he goes. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, poker or enriching the community, Dante knows how to keep the vibes strong and the momentum going.
Why Pigeons?
Pigeons stand for so much of what PKLYN is about – adaptability, community, a love of bread crumbs. They’re the patron bird of New York, and the beloved mascot of our club.
