Cushman & Wakefield’s Chris Bobowski Represents DINX Social Club in Affluent Northside Chicago Suburb that will be Home to Luxe Pickleball and Golf-focused Experience
CHICAGO, AUGUST 15, 2024 – Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the firm represented locally based DINX Social Club in leasing its first location at 1931 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, Illinois. This 23,000-square-foot venue is set to open this winter.
DINX Social Club is poised to become a premier upscale destination for sports and socializing, offering an array of top-tier amenities:
- Six Regulation-Sized Pickleball Courts featuring TRUE Court cushioned surfaces, the official court surface of Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP).
- Three Trackman iO Golf Simulator Lounges, providing an immersive golfing experience.
- A multi-tap self-serve pour wall from Pour My Beer that will feature an assortment of craft beers from a popular local North Shore brewery, as well as a variety of wines and specialty cocktails and spirits from other local purveyors.
- CafFood Offerings powered by Hometown Coffee & Juice to provide members with a fresh and wholesome dining experience.
- Chic Social and Dining Lounges, perfect for gathering with friends for pre- or post-match cocktails, snacking, and dining.
- “Very Important Player” (VIP) for private events including, parties, meetings, and karaoke.
- MembersLocker Rooms and a featuring premium gear for purchase and demo.
David Sloane, founder of DINX Social Club, commented, “With DINX Social Club, well create an unparalleled sport and social experience driven by attentive service, innovative technology and luxe environs. In addition to the North Shore’s thriving golf community, Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S. The pickleball community is inclusive, supportive and enthusiastic. We specifically targeted Highland Park because our family has been part of this community for over 40 years, as we feel Highland Park is the perfect spot for our concept. We are eager to help raise the profile of the fastest-growing sport in America across the North Shore and throughout Chicagoland.”
Cushman & Wakefields Chris Bobowski, who represented DINX in the lease transaction, added, Finding the right location and right space proved to be a complex assignment. We needed sufficient ceiling heights and column spacing to accommodate pickleball courts and play as well as space for the food-and-beverage concept, spacious courtside seating and lounges, a pro shop, and locker rooms, all in a high-traffic site with ample parking and affluent demographics. We evaluated prospective locations across Chicagos Northside suburbs and ultimately found the ideal fit in Highland Park.”
DINX Social Club will offer various membership options providing priority access to court times, early sign-ups for leagues, clinics, drills and tournaments, as well as other exclusive perks. Membership is not required, but it does come with significant benefits. Court and golf bookings and other activities will be open to non-members 24-48 hours in advance.
The new location, housed in a former Staples, is part of the Park Avenue Centre, owned by Kensington Development Partners, and offers convenient access to U.S. Highway 41.