Tanger Outlets Riverhead to Welcome Pickleball Smash-It This Spring

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State-of-the-art sports facility to provide more entertainment options for Long Island community.

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Tanger Outlets Riverhead invites guests to enjoy shopping with a side of sport at the new Pickleball Smash-it location opening this spring. Making its Tanger portfolio debut, the New York-based company combines competition with camaraderie to offer the Long Island community new ways to socialize while shopping at Suffolk County’s preferred outlet destination.

 

“As one of three Tanger properties to welcome Pickleball Smash-it to our roster of diverse retailers, we’re excited for shoppers to have access to more entertainment options when visiting us,” said Tanger Riverhead Marketing Director Lesley Anthony. “Pickleball has quickly become a popular sport among our active Long Island community, and we’re confident guests will find Pickleball Smash-it’s modern facility to be the perfect place to spend time with family and friends.”

 

Opening in an 8,000 square-foot facility next to Columbia, Pickleball Smash-it will boast two indoor, tournament-quality courts outfitted with luxury couches, free Wi-Fi and the ability to control music from players’ own phones. The no-membership-required club will offer a unique space for private group events and $10, two-hour open-play sessions, along with lessons for adults and youth clinics provided by local coaches. The facility’s state-of-the-art “Save my Play” will give guests the ability to capture recordings of previous plays or live stream any match to share across social media. As the fastest-growing sport across the U.S., pickleball is the perfect activity for all ages looking to stay fit, meet friends and try something new.

  

About Pickleball Smash-it
Pickleball Smash-it started in 2023 offering indoor Pickleball Clubs for private and or public bookings. The club does not charge any membership fees, no guest fees when reserving time, and no annual costs or commitments to play at their facilities. The club is 100% autonomous, allowing complete privacy for players. When a member books online or through the Court Reserve App, players will receive a unique code that allows access during their allocated time reserved. 24/7 Security Surveillance, and required membership provides safety to players when entering and playing at Pickleball Smash-it.

 

About Tanger Riverhead
​Tanger Outlets Riverhead is New York’s upscale, open-air outlet shopping destination, featuring a coveted collection of top brands and local shops. The 730,000-square-foot center features more than 130 premier outlet stores offering real style and real savings every day. Shopper-favorite brands at Tanger Riverhead include Saks Off 5th, Pottery Barn, West Elm and Crate & Barrel. For a full store listing and map, as well as directions, events and scoop on the latest sales, visit tanger.com/riverhead, download the Tanger App or connect on Facebook and Instagram. Guests can also access the ultimate shopping experience by joining TangerClub, Tanger’s exclusive loyalty program, for curated offers and rewards.