CityPickle is collaborating with Union Square Partnership as part of its free summer programming series to bring pickleball back to Union Square. The one-day only event features two first-class professional courts in the North Plaza and New Yorkers and visitors are invited to dive into pro-led clinics, skills challenges, family-friendly programming, and a lively social mixer.

The day’s free programming includes:

• MLP Beat the Pros Challenge Presented by DoorDash - Take your chance in a game with a top Major League Pickleball player

• Franklin’s Instructional Pro-Led Clinic

• Nonprofit Clinics with Health Advocates for Older People

• Kids Clinic for children ages 9 to 12

• Open Play court time for players of all levels

• Games, giveaways, samplings, and surprises

• "Down to Flirt" Social Mixer, presented by N!CK’s

Off-court, guests can explore pop-ups, sampling stations, and surprises from partner brands including N!CK’S, RYZE, DoorDash, Playkout, Juice Plus, Electrolit, Dig Inn, Franklin, and more.