Photo by Han Mingxia, a reporter from the Peak Ball Theme Park of Shandong Sports Center, Jinan Times·New Yellow River Client
Pickball is nicknamed the “three-in-one” sport by enthusiasts. Due to its easy-to-use, low equipment cost and confrontation, it has gradually become popular. Peak ball is a ball sport that is cross-net-to-net, with the same size as a badminton court, the height of the ball net is slightly lower than the tennis net, and the racket is slightly larger than the table tennis racket.
Recently, some citizens reported that the Shandong Sports Center (hereinafter referred to as Provincial Sports) Peak Ball Theme Park charges higher year-on-year badminton and basketball courts. Recently, the reporter found that the above-mentioned Peak Ball Theme Park is currently in the trial operation stage and needs to scan the code to make an appointment during the period of entry. The staff responded that the price was low in sports venues with similar business, and coupons can be collected for deductions during the trial business period, and membership cards and other discounts will be considered in the future.
Reporter’s visit: 60 yuan to 80 yuan per hour, the charge is higher than other sports venues
Recently, Ms. Chen, a citizen, reported that the newly built outdoor Pickball theme park in Shandong Sports Center is charging a high fee, “The outdoor Pickball field costs 60 yuan per hour during the day and 80 yuan per hour at night.”
Ms. Chen introduced that the outdoor basketball court in the same location is only 8 yuan per person per hour, and the indoor badminton court only costs 40 yuan to 50 yuan per hour. Each venue of Pike Ball covers a much smaller area than the basketball court, tennis court and badminton court, and it is an outdoor venue, but the charges are the highest, and the charges are considered unreasonable. Ms. Chen told reporters that her psychologically expected price is around 40 yuan per hour, which is close to the prices of badminton and tennis courts.
On the evening of September 19, a reporter from New Yellow River came to the outdoor Pickball Theme Park of Shandong Sports Center. After the rain, the outdoor temperature was low, but some citizens were still exercising on the Pike Field. The reporter found that compared with the basketball court next to it, Peak Ball Theme Park has a total of 15 sports venues, of which 4 have been booked by citizens and are currently in the process of sports.
“The child is very interested in pickup balls. He brought him over to play ball in the evening. The 50% discount coupon received when making an appointment in the morning is calculated to be 40 yuan per hour, and the price is acceptable.” said the citizen. At the same time, the reporter saw that most of the venues that have been booked are 3-4 people, and they play in groups in groups.
It is understood that the opening hours of the Peak Ball Theme Park of Shandong Sports Center are 6:00-21:00. The charging standards are 6:00-17:00, 60 yuan/hour/site, 17:00-21:00, 80 yuan/hour/site. Citizens need to make reservations for venues on the WeChat platform of Shandong Sports Center in advance, with a maximum of 6 people per venue; a maximum of 1 venue can be booked for each venue, and a maximum of 2 hours per venue.
Staff: Coupons can be collected every day, and related activities will continue
On the afternoon of the 22nd, a reporter from New Yellow River called Shandong Sports Center. The staff responded that the Peak Ball Theme Park of Shandong Sports Center is currently in the trial operation stage. “Recently, there are coupons available every day, and a 50% discount coupon is equivalent to half price.” In addition, the above-mentioned staff said that the price is low in sports venues with similar business. “Public sports venues such as badminton have free subsidies for low fees and openness, and the prices are relatively low. Peak Ball is an emerging project and there is no subsidy, but considering the needs of national fitness, the related discount activities will continue.”
The reporter learned that Peak Ball Theme Park will start trial operation on September 9, 2025. The trial operation stage will focus on coupon reservations, and other discount activities such as membership cards will be considered in the future. On the afternoon of the 22nd, the reporter followed its official official account and scanned the code to make an appointment at the venue, and received three Peak Ball Park coupons of 40% off, 50% off and 60% off respectively.
In addition, the reporter searched on Gaode Map and Meituan Group Purchase Platform and found that there are currently fewer Peak Fields in Jinan city, and the charging standard is about 60 yuan to 100 yuan per venue per hour. On the group buying platform, some venues have special experience prices for newcomers, such as one-hour experience for 15 yuan per person, 0.5 hours for 20 yuan, etc., and the newcomers’ experience prices are relatively discounted.
The surface of the Peak racket is larger than that of the table tennis racket, the ball speed is slower than that of the badminton, the venue is smaller than that of the tennis court, and the running requirements are not high but the rhythm is compact. Whether it is an elderly person aged 60 or a child aged 6, you can easily participate. “Pickball is in a period of popularity and there are still few professional arenas on the market.” A Peckball coach on the online platform introduced.
(Jinan Times·New Yellow River Client Reporter Han Mingxia Intern Gao Xinyue)
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