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Mount Sinai Health System has renewed its partnership with CityPickle to expand community pickleball programming across New York City, including new locations in Times Square and Brooklyn Bridge. The partnership combines accessible pickleball clinics, community play sessions, and health education led by Mount Sinai specialists to help New Yorkers stay active, healthy, and connected through one of the nation’s fastest-growing sports. Programs will include discounted clinics, free play opportunities, injury prevention education, and wellness guidance for players of all ages and skill levels.
Mount Sinai Again Partners With CityPickle
New court locations offer more opportunities for New Yorkers to enjoy pickleball
New York, NY (May 19, 2026) – Mount Sinai Health System has partnered with New York City’s premier pickleball provider, CityPickle, for another year. In the coming months, Mount Sinai physicians will be out in the community offering their insight and expertise to help keep pickleball players of all ages safe and healthy at more locations than ever before.
Pickleball brings communities together while promoting physical and mental well-being and even helping boost longevity. Mount Sinai is the exclusive health care sponsor of CityPickle, and is now offering discounted pickleball clinics and interactive health education sessions led by its specialists at CityPickle Times Square, CityPickle Wollman Rink, CityPickle Long Island City, and CityPickle Brooklyn Bridge.
The new facilities in Times Square and Brooklyn offer expanded opportunities for New Yorkers of all skill levels to get out and play one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
“Pickleball offers a wide range of physical health benefits. It promotes cardiovascular fitness, improves agility, and builds muscle strength via low-impact intensity,” said James Gladstone, MD, Chief of the Sports Medicine Service and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Icahn School of Medicine. “Equally important, pickleball can contribute to better mental well-being through shared experience and community. This is a fun partnership that we’re proud to be a part of.”
“Keeping physically active is essential for everyone and an important heart-healthy habit. Engaging in an activity such as pickleball is particularly beneficial for those with heart conditions and in an advanced age range to keep them moving and maintain their heart health,” says George D. Dangas, MD, PhD, Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Queens. “A sport such as pickleball with rules and regulations not only benefits the body but also trains the brain and soul. We encourage our heart patients to participate in the sport for these reasons along with the significant cardiovascular benefits.”
"Pickleball is a wonderful way to make movement social, enjoyable, and sustainable across all ages. By expanding access citywide, CityPickle and Mount Sinai are helping New Yorkers improve cardiovascular health, maintain mobility, and reduce injury risk through safe, community-centered play,” says Joseph Herrera, DO, the Lucy G. Moses Professor in Rehabilitation Medicine and Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine and Human Performance for the Mount Sinai Health System. “I’m proud we can bring expert guidance and resources directly to these courts to keep players healthy and active.”
“Our partnership with Mount Sinai has been incredibly meaningful to CityPickle’s growth and mission of expanding access to pickleball across New York City,” said Erica Desai, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of CityPickle. “What makes pickleball so special is its ability to bring people together across generations and communities, while also supporting physical and mental wellness.”
“As we continue to grow throughout the five boroughs and beyond, we’re proud to partner with an institution like Mount Sinai that shares our commitment to health, education, and community impact,” said Mary Cannon, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of CityPickle. “Mount Sinai’s expertise has been invaluable as we introduce more New Yorkers to the sport and help players of all levels better understand the lasting benefits of staying active and connected through pickleball.”
Together with CityPickle, Mount Sinai is offering:
Community Play and Community Clinics
Community Play and Community Clinics are designed for players of all experience levels and include free paddle rentals. Community Clinics are led by CityPickle coaches for players to level up their skills. At Times Square, Mount Sinai is sponsoring discounted $20 Community Clinics on Monday to Friday through December, bringing accessible pickleball to the heart of Manhattan. In Long Island City, Mount Sinai is sponsoring free Community Play sessions on the third Tuesday of each month, as well as discounted Community Clinics on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through December. At Wollman Rink, Mount Sinai is sponsoring discounted Community Clinics on Monday through Friday, offering a unique pickleball experience in Central Park. Details on sponsored programming at CityPickle Brooklyn Bridge will be released on Mount Sinai’s website.
Download the CityPickle app to reserve your spot and take advantage of these offerings.
Ask the Doctor
Mount Sinai will have experts at CityPickle facilities at designated times to provide educational sessions and answer in-person questions about ways to prevent pickleball injuries, physical therapy options, and treating common conditions.
SOURCE: Mount Sinai Health System
