Are You Ready for Some Pickleball?

Ever heard of pickleball?

Stone Mountain City Council member Steve Higgins would like to bring the game to the city.

"It will attract people to town because there's not many places doing it," Higgins said during the council's recent work session.

Higgins said it doesn't cost much for the equipment or the materials to create the courts -- under $500 -- which he said could be set up at Medlock Park or the Rock Gym, for example. He's also looking into other possible venues in the city.

Higgins said he's considering bringing it to the council or making it happen himself. He also said he'd like to create an outdoor court at home.

So, what exactly is pickleball? To the novice, it looks a lot like tennis, and has some similarities. Check out the videos which explain a brief history, and how to play.

Also, here are a few links to other Patch articles about pickeball: