The Mankato Area Pickleball Association enthusiastically staffed a hydration station during the 2023 Mankato Half Marathon, and it was a fantastic day with an impressive turnout of our members. The beautiful autumn weather added to the enjoyment of the event. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who volunteered their time to support the MAPA water station. Participating in this major city event was a truly enjoyable experience. 

Yeah, today is the biggest day for MAPA.  The Mankato City Manage and other city officials joined us in celebrating the opening of the six new courts at Tourtellotte Park.  Special thanks to MAPA members and its leaders who worked tirelessly and persistently to make it happen, especially John Sandry who has a big dream and a huge heart to enhance the health of residents, young or old, by promoting the pickleball, the fastest growing sport in the entire world.  

Thanks for the great turnouts and now let’s go play Pickleball.  

Congratulations to MAPA members who won medals in the competitive 2nd Annual RMHC tournament at Picklebarn.

Annual Fun Tournament and Potluck at Picklebarn.

Quite a few teams from MAPA competed and medaled in the first Picklebarn tournament! It was a very successful run with all levels of pickleball. Congratulations to all the winners.

MAPA/Mankato MoonDog Fundraiser on June 22, 2023 at Franklin Rogers Park. 63 MAPA members and families joined in watching the MoonDogs defeat the Mississippi Mud Puppies 8-1 on a beautiful summer evening.

Another successful annual membership meeting to elect some talented board of directors, and update on the rapid growth of MAPA and new courts under construction.