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Get wet, play games pickle a ball
Lauren Hazel
August 18, 2025
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Relax and play board games! Bring your own favorites or borrow one from our Board Game Library.
Available Seats:32
Fee: $5.95
Free Wifi.
Cell Phone Charging is available upon request.
Vending Machine available.
Free use of board games in our Board Game Library.
The fee covers you for the whole event, even if you leave for part of the event time.
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The summer stretches on: the heat unrelenting. What's a person to do? Join us for a final summer splash walk as we follow the bayou from the old East End into town. Then to Discovery Green for several choices to cool off, on to the Toyota Center for the best in outdoor air conditioning, and finally to Settegast Park for the final rinse.
On a summer walk you are going to get wet, so bring your swimsuits, pool shoes, towels, umbrellas, etc. Just remember to dry your feet before you put your shoes back on....
It is recommended to wear loose, light-colored clothing.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time. For more information about hiking check out this very useful hiking website: https://www.hatsandmore.org/
Gathering Place:
East River 9
65 Hirsch
Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.
The Hike:
The walk is mostly paved. Trail is sunny but the shadows are lengthening
Each ticket is $5.00, secure your spot only Here on the SweatPals app.
Note that this event detail may not be accurate/most up to date. All announcements&changes will be made in Young Professionals Pickleball & Golf Socials's groupchat on SweatPals app!
Event Description:
Join other Young Professionals for a pickleball social at Picklelab in Midtown. Open to all skill levels; ideal for beginners and intermediate players
Whether you’re here to enjoy the game, meet new people, or just have a great time, this event is perfect for active and social young professionals looking to connect. Come solo or bring a friend.
After the game, we'll get dinner at a restaurant nearby.
For questions, text 832-900-0651
Stay connected with our group via WhatsApp here: Young Professionals Pickleball WhatsApp Group
This unofficial street soccer court was created as part of the Houston Town Futsal Ball-A-Block program. These weekend pickups at The Block are free to play, but donations are appreciated to help maintain the space.
Ball-A-Block Program
Ball-A-Block is our version of the Adopt-A-Block program, but in the process of picking up litter, we are also creating open spaces for public use where Houstonians can play street soccer. Essentially, this is our DIY approach to making use of dilapidated asphalt surfaces and/or concrete structures and flipping them into pop-up futsal courts for pubic use.
Location
The Block street soccer court is located in at EaDog Park (across the street from 8th Wonder Brewery) at 2218 Polk St.
How We Play
Don't be a dick (don't be the one killing the vibe)
5v5 (no goalies)
1st team to two goals wins (5:00 minute games if no goal scored)
King of the Court (winner stays)
You shank, you shag (you kick the ball off the court then you get it)
Thanks to our sponsor 1440 Media.