Orange County, Calif. — Embracing the fervor surrounding the beloved sport of pickleball, Dink & Dine Pickle Parks, based in Orange County, Calif., plans to revolutionize the Arizona market with a new pickleball “eatertainment” concept. Located at Mesa Riverview, an open-air shopping center in Mesa, Ariz., the venue will offer 11 pickleball courts, four restaurants, multiple bars, seating for over 300 guests, a live music stage, and supplementary play areas. The Mesa location marks the inaugural Dink & Dine establishment, with negotiations underway for expansion into Southern California, Northern California, Salt Lake City and Idaho.
Following the launch of the initial complexes, Dink & Dine plans to explore franchise opportunities — with a company goal to expand across five western states by 2025.
“Socializing and business discussions are now happening on the pickleball court and Dink & Dine Pickle Parks will expand this exponentially,” says COO Monica Challingsworth. “We will have a full calendar of social activities, tournaments, lessons and games and a stage and entertainment area for live music. With an emphasis on corporate and social events, we will provide full event planning and implementation.”
“We’re excited to have Dink & Dine Pickle Parks join Mesa Riverview,” says Chris Byrd, senior director of real estate, Arizona, for KIMCO. “With its vibrant, active indoor/outdoor pickleball ‘eatertainment’ venue, Dink & Dine will provide an exciting and unique new experiential offering for our guests to enjoy.”
Technological enhancements, such as 25+ TV monitors and QR code ordering, will elevate the guest experience, while diversifying gaming options beyond pickleball to include cornhole, bocce ball and more.
Mesa Riverview is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in Mesa, Ariz., about 20 miles east of Phoenix. The 1.12 million-square-foot shopping center includes a 16-screen Cinemark theater as well as an impressive lineup of 50 retailers and more than 30 dining options. The center is owned and operated by an affiliate of Kimco Realty, the largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use assets in North America. For more information, visit https://mesariverview.shopkimco.com.
SOURCE: Mesa Riverview