SPF, Chicago’s largest indoor pickleball facility, today announced the addition of an indoor padel court to its new winter pop-up location, SPF Winter Fieldhouse, located at 2367 W Logan Blvd. Designed by InstantPadel, SPF’s newest court is the first indoor padel court to open in the city, giving Chicagoans the opportunity to play one of the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports.
Growing rapidly across the globe and throughout the U.S., padel combines elements of tennis and squash with unique rules and playing style. The game is played on an enclosed court where the ball can bounce off the glass walls, adding an extra layer of excitement and strategy to each match. The court at SPF Winter Fieldhouse is created by InstantPadel, a world-unique modular court solution designed for easy installation and construction, to enhance the padel experience and maximize space for matches. Instructors with Toss & Spin, a local racquet sports agency, will offer “Intro to Padel” and “Play with the Pros” classes for both beginner padel players aiming to develop their game, and advanced padel players looking for a challenge.
“While pickleball remains our primary focus, we’re thrilled to grow our offerings to include padel at our Logan Square location, further expanding Chicagoans’ access to an exhilarating new way to play racquet sports indoors,” said SPF co-founder, Rich Green. “As we continue to build SPF as a vibrant community hub, we’re thrilled to provide our members with this new, unique game that’s fun and accessible to players at any skill or experience level.”
The SPF Winter Fieldhouse pop-up, which opened earlier this month, also houses four new indoor pickleball courts, locker rooms, party rooms and other amenities designed to encourage activity and recreation throughout Chicago’s cooler months. The facility is slated to remain open through Spring 2025, giving the community an extended opportunity to stay active, socialize and "protect their fun" regardless of the weather.
The pop-up location will operate seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The space will be available for pickleball, tennis and more recreational activities. Guests can also book the Fieldhouse for private events with catering options provided by SPF and other food partners.
Serving as a recreation, entertainment and community hub, SPF Chicago’s 42,000 square-foot Lincoln Park location regularly hosts events and programming, while offering state-of-the-art guest amenities, food menu, full bars and tap wall, a turf field and much more. For more information or to book courts at either location, please visit www.playspf.com, and follow along on Instagram at @playSPF and sign up for the SPF newsletter to stay up-to-date with programming updates and announcements.
About SPF
SPF launched its flagship facility in January 2024 as Chicago’s largest indoor pickleball facility, providing a tropical getaway in the heart of the city’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Built on its three core pillars – social, pickleball, fun – SPF’s dining, sports and entertainment concept features state-of-the-art amenities, elevated dining options by Chicago-favorite chefs and robust family programming, serving as a year-round recreation, entertainment and community hub.
The Lincoln Park flagship location, located at 2121 N. Clybourn Ave., is a 42,000 square-foot space featuring 9 dedicated indoor pickleball courts with instant replay technology, a grab-and-go food and coffee bar, self-serve brew tap wall and guest amenities, including spacious locker rooms complete with saunas and showers. Guests can also take advantage of additional games and activities including an indoor turf field, bocce, cornhole, air hockey and more. In November 2024, SPF also launched a four-court pop-up location, SPF Winter Fieldhouse (2367 W Logan Blvd.), bringing SPF’s high-quality pickleball experience to more Chicagoans through the cooler winter months.