BETHESDA, MARYLAND – APRIL 13: Rob Slattery serves a ball during a pickleball game on a backyard court on April 13, 2023 in Bethesda, Maryland. Pickleball is a game that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. According to a report from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association pickleball was the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row in 2022. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

by: Amber Williams

Posted: Aug 8, 2023 / 01:27 PM EDT

Updated: Aug 8, 2023 / 01:27 PM EDT

(WHTM) – Aug. 8 is National Pickleball Day, which celebrates the popular recreational sport. Here’s where you can celebrate the holiday and try out the sport in central Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg area

Harrisburg Area YMCA – 2135 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

West Shore area

Smash Point Pickleball – 97 Gateway Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

Lancaster area

Lititz Recreation Center – 301 Maple St Lititz, PA 17543
Dink City Pickleball – 800 Radnor St Rd Wayne, PA 19087
Frog Hollow Racquet Club – 2115 Weber Rd Lansdale, PA 19446

York area

The Fun & Fit Factory (kids centered) – 400 N Center St Ste 12 Westminster, MD 21157
Coppermine Raquet & Fitness Club – 1420 Clarkview Rd Baltimore, MD 21209