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In a city that rarely leaves space unused, Moxy Williamsburg has managed to carve out something original: a custom-designed pickleball court tucked inside Bar Bedford Garden. It’s the only hotel court in Brooklyn, and yes, it’s available year-round.
The 15-by-30-foot court sits atop turf and folds seamlessly into the garden’s aesthetic. It’s functional, polished and surprisingly serene given that it’s located in the middle of a hotel. Aesthetically, it follows the Moxy playbook—bright, social, slightly offbeat—while still feeling like part of the neighborhood.
Open daily from 10am to 7pm, the court is available to hotel guests and also bookable for private events. So whether you’re in the mood for a casual rally or planning an afternoon of low-stakes competition with friends, it’s an easy win. Custom paddles keep the volume down, which means you can actually hear your post-game drink order.
Speaking of which, Bar Bedford is marking the launch with a new cocktail created in partnership with Grey Goose. It involves lemonade, raspberry liqueur and a honeydew melon ball shaped to resemble a tennis ball. It’s a small nod to the game, and it works.
Pickleball has been named the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for four years running, and its appeal is clear: low barrier to entry, highly social, more physically engaging than it looks. As for Moxy’s embrace of the sport, the timing makes sense; travelers today want more than just a place to sleep. They want a scene, a pace, a reason to stay on the property for a few extra hours, and Moxy is seemingly catering to these desires.
“Moxy Williamsburg’s Pickleball Court launch is another exciting activation across our portfolio of Moxy NYC Hotels,” says Mitchell Hochberg, president of Lightstone, the firm that designed the court. “Similar to Magic Hour Rooftop’s immersive Full Bloom installation at Moxy Times Square, we are excited to provide guests and locals with engaging and unique activities.”
The Williamsburg location has always leaned into a community-driven, design-forward approach. This court just happens to have a net and paddles attached. It’s part hospitality amenity, part hangout and part conversation starter. No dress code, no pressure, no need to overthink your serve.
Whether you’re an actual player or simply curious, the new court adds a clear point of interest to the hotel’s already busy footprint. It also delivers on what Moxy tends to do best: find the line between utility and experience, then build something that hits both.