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.
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.
Aaron brings a competitive mindset and playful energy to just about everything he does. Outside of work, you’ll probably find him playing in the PKLYN Premier League, gaming late into the night, or talking about cars more than necessary.
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.
