It is no secret that Dallas summers are brutally hot. A prolonged stint outside in the Texas sun this time of year is known to cause not only physical exhaustion but also frequent wardrobe changes. Then comes the emotional trauma as you run another cycle of sweat-soaked clothes through the washing machine and ask yourself, “Why do I live here?”
There is a hardy group of Dallasites who will fight through these harsh conditions if that is what it takes to play the game they love: pickleballers. These brave souls are often seen playing outdoors early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid, you know, dying, but as pickleball continues to take over Dallas and the country, more comfortable alternatives, such as indoor courts, have started to pop up everywhere.
Dallas offers plenty of options. If you want to focus solely on pickleball, you can find a place to rent a court for an hour, play your game, and come back the next day. On the other hand, there are also spots that offer dining and drinks, comfortable lounge areas, and private lessons. Over the last few weeks (some of them the hottest all summer), I have given some of the courts a try. Here is what I found...
Source: https://www.dmagazine.com/guides/the-best-places-to-beat-the-heat-with-indoor-pickleball/