This past weekend, the largest pickleball court complex opened in Wisconsin, and you may be surprised to find out where it is located – in small town Lake Hallie, population 7,287 (as of 2022). Lake Hallie is a 15-minute drive northeast of Eau Claire and is located about 3 hours from Madison. The courts are located in Gower Park. Construction took about 7 months, and the courts cost around $300,000 to build. Interestingly, only about $110,000 of that came from the Village of Lake Hallie; the rest of the funding came from private donors. The Chippewa Valley Pickleball Club will manage and maintain the complex. The courts are free for any members of the public to use. More information is available here.
Mark your calendars now for a road trip, because the complex will be hosting a professional PPA tournament in July 2025!
