COLUMBUS – The Pizzuti Companies and Roth Real Estate Group are proud to announce the signing of Pickle Park & Pub, a bold new concept in active entertainment. This new-to-Columbus option will anchor the ground floor retail space of Astor Park Office, located directly across from Lower.com Field.
Pickle Park & Pub will occupy the entire 17,250 square feet of prime retail space at Astor Park Office, hosting a new mix of lifestyle, sports, and upscale hospitality. This latest addition to the neighborhood will become a destination where multi-family living, Class-A offices, riverfront parks, public art, and world-class sports come together.
Developed by The Pizzuti Companies, Astor Park Office is home to the headquarters of BBI Logistics, located on floors two through five of the 154,000 square-foot building. Construction on Astor Park’s Residential A Block, the neighborhood’s first phase of residential development, broke ground on April 23, 2025.Once completed A Block will offer 261 market rate and affordable housing units, bringing a much-needed diversity of inclusive product types to the market. Astor Park sets a higher standard for downtown work, life, and leisure for those who seek an active and urban lifestyle.
“Pickle Park & Pub is the perfect complement to our vision,” said Joel Pizzuti, President and CEO of The Pizzuti Companies. “It’s an innovative, community-focused concept that will serve as a focal point for those visiting, working, and living in Astor Park and downtown area at large.”
Pickle Park & Pub will feature five indoor pickleball courts, one outdoor court, state-of-the-art golf simulators, a chef-driven kitchen, and a full-service bar with indoor and outdoor seating. A sprawling covered patio directly overlooks Lower.com Field, creating what will soon be one of the most electric atmospheres in the city.
In addition to food, drinks, and gameplay, Pickle Park & Pub will include a pickleball-focused retail component, offering equipment, apparel, and accessories curated specifically for the growing pickleball community. Situated withing a prime location, this will serve as a terrific addition for pickleball enthusiasts and novices looking to expand their downtown entertainment options.
“We’ve been dreaming up a space like this for years,” said Dan DeCarlo, Co-Founder of Pickle Park & Pub. “We wanted to create an amenity that brings people together through movement, competition, food, and fun. This location, with its proximity to the stadium and energy of the neighborhood, is the perfect place to bring that dream to life.”
The pickleball experience will be membership based, with an app that enables members to reserve courts, book lessons, shop exclusive gear, and connect with other players. To sign up for early membership updates and the latest news, visit Pickle Park & Pub’s website at pickleparkandpub.com.
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2026. Project renderings can be found here. Pickle Park & Pub’s lease was facilitated by Roth Real Estate Group, highlighting the firm’s continued leadership in shaping Columbus’ urban core, and activating landmark destinations. For more information about Astor Park visit: www.astorparkcolumbus.com.