Mount Sinai Health System announced a partnership on Thursday with CityPickle, New York City’s popular pickleball destination in Long Island City and at Wollman Rink in Manhattan, with the goal of promoting physical well being through pickleball.

"We are serving up the fun and communal benefits of pickleball to the neighborhoods we serve through this partnership with CityPickle," said Dr. Cameron Hernandez, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Queens. "Mount Sinai is committed to promoting health and wellness, and fostering a sense of community through sports is an essential component of improving overall health and well-being."

Mount Sinai Health System is the 2024 Exclusive HealthCare Sponsor of CityPickle and will be offering Community Play Clinics through the end of the 2024 season at Wollman Rink in Central Park.  

"We’re honored to team up with Mount Sinai to make New Yorkers healthier and happier. Pickleball’s accessibility to athletes of all ages and abilities helps explain its tremendous popularity," said Mary Cannon, CityPickle’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO.

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"Our partnership with Mount Sinai marks a milestone moment as the first major healthcare provider to partner with a pickleball company for the benefit of recreational players," said Erica Desai, CityPickle’s Co-Founder and Co-CEO. 

Together with CityPickle, Mount Sinai is offering: 

Community Play 

Mount Sinai is sponsoring 10 days of free Community Play at the Long Island City location, promoted within the CityPickle app. Community Play is designed for players of all levels to enjoy the facility and experience the joy of pickleball. There are eight players per court during each one-hour session. Mount Sinai will also be sponsoring 15 discounted Community Play clinics per week – from August 12 to October 15 – at CityPickle’s Wollman Rink location, promoted within the CityPickle app. The cost to members of the public will be $20 per person per hour and will include free paddle rental. 

Ask the Doctor 

Watch videos with Mount Sinai experts answering questions about ways to prevent sports injuries, physical therapy options, and treating common injuries. In addition, Mount Sinai will have specialists at the Long Island City and Wollman Rink facilities at designated times to answer in-person questions.  

US Open Watch Party 

Mount Sinai is the Official Hospital of the US Open, serving the tournament for more than 10 years. It will be sponsoring a watch party for the US Open Women’s Final at CityPickle in Long Island City on Saturday, September 7 from 4-6 pm. Sign-up will begin on Saturday, August 24, on CityPickle’s website or within the CityPickle app.