New recreation venue south of Xenia opened by Brittini and Casey Long, per Dayton Daily News and Springfield News-Sun coverage; phase one includes outdoor pickleball courts, sand volleyball, and an indoor bar/lounge, with ladder leagues, mixed doubles and open play. Opening weekend offered free outdoor pickleball play per Springfield News-Sun; general pricing not published on the venue's own site.
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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Long's Sideout Sports & Spirits offers outdoor pickleball.
Yes — Long's Sideout Sports & Spirits is open to the public on a pay-to-play basis.
Long's Sideout Sports & Spirits is located at 1395 U.S. 42 S, Xenia, OH 45385.
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