Play or Watch: Boston Pickleball Festival on the Field of Fenway Park This Summer

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Let's be honest, pickleball is a pretty big dill.  Ouch, I know. I'm proud to say I didn't make that pun up, but come on, it had to be said. This is very cool, right?

According to NBC Boston, Pickleball4America is bringing the pickleball party to Boston's Fenway Park this summer for an inaugural pickleball festival.  12 courts will grace the outfield for a few days.  You can rent a court and enjoy a game with friends, or just watch the amateur and professional tournaments that will take place as well.

Oh, and I'm sure it goes without saying that your "Sweet Caroline" singing and Fenway Frank-eating moments won't be impacted.  The festival will happen during a home game break with our beloved Red Sox.  I think it sounds fun to watch some of these games, as it's always fun to go to Fenway Park for other events. So, why not let one of the fastest growing sports in America take place at one of the most iconic and famous places in America?

According to NBC Boston, Bostonians and beyond can play or watch, and there will even be a commemorative gift.  Outside of Fenway Park, the only other headlining venue for this Ballpark Festival Series is Oracle Park in San Francisco.

I'm super excited that Fenway Park continues to add to its already diverse events outside of baseball games.  With concerts, hockey games, college football, and pop-up Topgolf, it adds to this iconic park where we so love to spend time.

The exact dates of this festival are July 12-16, and you can click here for all the fun.