Pickleball facility planned for PO’s Tremont shopping center

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 9, 2025

JLC Development, LLC, in conjunction with Colby Ave I, LLC, recently announced plans for a new indoor pickleball facility, the Port Orchard Pickleball Club, also known as “The POP.”

The club will be located in the Tremont Place Shopping Center at the intersection of Bethel and Lund Avenue. Developers say the 12-court indoor venue will feature cushioned sport surfaces, three golf simulator bays, a merchandise area, outdoor gathering space and mezzanine seating with views of a championship court.

Jordan White, one of the developers and owners, said the idea for the facility grew from their 2022 purchase of the Tremont Shopping Center.

“We had always envisioned developing the vacant land behind the shopping center, but were unsure of what we wanted to develop,” White said. “Pickleball has become extremely popular in Washington, and we noticed a lack of indoor and outdoor courts in Port Orchard.”

Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026 and the POP is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. White said the developers see the project as more than just a place to play.

“We see this facility having a positive impact on the Port Orchard community and the surrounding areas,” he said. “We envision the POP as a hub for recreation in Port Orchard where people can come and enjoy themselves in a relaxed setting or through competition.”

The club will offer memberships, free play, league play and tournaments. White said while details of the membership model are still being developed, “casual players will be allowed to access the facility by paying a fee during open play hours.”

The developers also hope the facility will cater to all levels of play.

“Both experienced players and newcomers will be welcome at the POP,” White said. “We plan to have various opportunities for participation, including open play, organized league play with different tiers of competition, tournament hosting, and coaching.”

Though partnerships with schools or youth groups haven’t been finalized, White said the owners are “open to partnering with these entities to ensure more accessibility.”

The design includes features not typically available on community courts, such as cushioned sport surfaces “that are easier on the joints and knees,” locker rooms, showers, and eight roll-up doors to allow fresh air and natural light during good weather.

White said the mezzanine and gathering spaces will be designed for social connection as well as viewing tournaments. “They will act as spaces to relax or work when not playing. We will have tables, chairs, and free wifi,” he said. Food service will not be offered, but outside food and drinks will be allowed.

On the construction timeline, White acknowledged challenges but said the team is optimistic. “We are aware that timelines can change as with any construction project,” he said.

The developers hired H+DLT Architects, which White said has experience designing recreation facilities, and plan to bring in a contractor with experience in building similar venues. Pricing and membership costs have not yet been finalized, but White said the goal is “to make sure the POP is accessible and affordable to all community members.”

Regional and national tournaments are part of the plan, White confirmed, though expansion beyond Kitsap County is not.

“The POP is a family-owned and locally operated facility, and we have no plans to expand beyond Port Orchard at this time,” he said.