Pickleball has grown in popularity over the past few years, and so have the injuries associated with playing the fast-paced sport.
Other experiences like skydiving and virtual golf have also replaced retailers as mall tenants.
"14 hours a day, 7 days a week. That's 196 hours of pickleball every single day," said Erica Desai, co-founder of City Pickle.
It's time to pack up those ice skates because Wollman Rink in Central park is transitioning this spring to become home to 14 pickleball courts.