West Des Moines, IA • Roseville, MN • La Vista, NE
Episode Air Date: March 14, 2025
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Pickleball. Axe throwing. Karaoke. Margaritas in fish bowls. Smash Park is not your grandma’s rec center — unless she’s into ladder leagues and shotskis.
In this episode, we sit down with Cody and Jerry from Smash Park to talk about how they’re building next-level pickleball entertainment hubs across the Midwest. From $2 margaritas and “Smasharitaville” to cornhole-to-court conversions, their model combines competition, community, and cocktails into a vibe-packed venue that lives up to its name.
Whether you’re in Iowa, Minnesota, or Nebraska — Smash Park is where the party and the paddle meet. And yes, the drink cups are shaped like pickleballs. You’re welcome.