Coming soon
Big City Pickle - South Loop
Court count pending · Chicago, IL
10 premium indoor courts. Status: coming soon per official site (no opening date announced as of June 2026). Part of Big City Pickle family (also at West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Yards, Fulton Market, Chicago Athletic Association). Court count 10 confirmed from official chicagocitypickle.com/south-loop.
Our picks from the pickleball buying guides — chosen editorially, never by the venue and never by spend.
Paddles · Best overall
JOOLA Ben Johns Perseus 16mm
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Beginner paddles · Best starter feel
JOOLA Essentials
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Balls · Outdoor standard
Franklin X-40 Outdoor (12-pack)
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Yes — Big City Pickle - South Loop is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Big City Pickle - South Loop is located at 1250 S. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607.
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