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Pickle in the Middle Brings Indoor Pickleball to Lakeville!
Lakeville residents will soon have access to a new indoor pickleball facility as Pickle in the Middle prepares to open its third Minnesota location.
Brady Greenbush
July 13, 2025
New Indoor Pickleball Facility Coming to Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville residents will soon have access to a new indoor pickleball facility as Pickle in the Middle prepares to open its third Minnesota location.
The Lakeville City Council approved the conditional use permit for the facility during their July 7, 2025 meeting, clearing the way for construction at 21300 Juniper Way near Lakeville South High School.
From Lakeville City Council Planning Report on July 7th.
About the New Lakeville Pickleball Facility
The indoor pickleball facility will occupy approximately 42,000 square feet within a new multi-tenant building in Lakeville's business district.
Pickle in the Middle plans to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, accommodating up to 60 players on the courts at any given time.
The facility will offer several playing options for Lakeville area pickleball enthusiasts:
Court rentals for private games
Open play sessions for drop-in players
Organized leagues for competitive play
About Pickle in the Middle
Pickle in the Middle already operates successful locations in Brooklyn Park and Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
The company maintains an average occupancy rate of around 56% across their existing facilities, with peak usage typically occurring during evenings and weekends.
The business model focuses exclusively on pickleball, with no food or beverage service offered at any of their locations.
Each facility includes a manager who visits daily and professional cleaning services three times per week.
Planning and Community Impact
The Lakeville Planning Commission reviewed the proposal on June 26, 2025, and unanimously recommended approval.
The commission found that the indoor recreation facility aligns with the city's comprehensive planning goals and supports diversified economic development in Dakota County.
According to city planning documents, the facility is expected to generate moderate traffic that can be accommodated by existing street infrastructure.
The completed building will include 223 parking spaces to serve the pickleball facility and other tenants.