The fast-growing and wildly popular indoor and outdoor entertainment center Chicken N Pickle is officially coming to Thornton. Situated in The Grove shopping center near I-25 and 144th Avenue, the facility marks the first pickleball-dedicated venue in the Thornton area, exciting not only pickleball lovers but also bringing a wave of momentum to the area’s commercial real estate landscape.
More than just a place to play pickleball, Chicken N Pickle offers an all-in-one destination for food, fun, and community connection. The expansive complex blends professional-grade pickleball courts with a chef-driven restaurant, lively sports bar, and a variety of games and gathering spaces. Whether guests come to compete, connect, or simply kick back, the Thornton venue will deliver an experience designed to bring people together across seasons, ages and interests.
“We’re thrilled to bring Chicken N Pickle to Thornton, a community that reflects our desire to offer a space where families, friends and colleagues can create memories and connect through playful experiences,” said CEO Brad Clarke. “Colorado’s active, outdoorsy spirit and Thornton’s strong sense of community make it the ideal place for our next venue. We believe in the power of shared celebrations, whether it’s over a delicious meal, a refreshing beverage or a spirited game, to foster human connection and support our neighbors.”
Spanning more than three acres and over 45,000 square feet, the venue features eight professional-grade pickleball courts, including six indoor and two covered outdoor courts, for casual games or competitive play. The fast-casual, chef-driven restaurant specializes in wood-fired rotisserie chicken with a focus on fresh, quality ingredients that are responsibly raised and ethically sourced. Lawn games like cornhole, ping pong, Jenga and life-sized Battleship add to the playful energy, while rooftop seating with three unique event spaces (two indoors and one open-air) offers courtside and mountain views. Additional reservable spaces like The Roost and The Boardwalk on the main dining floor, plus two bier gardens and a game yard, make the venue perfect for everything from relaxed evenings to private celebrations and team outings.
Designed by Kansas City-based Yaegaer Architecture, the Thornton location’s indoor court features an open-air design, with garage doors throughout the space that open halfway to seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. It will be the first Chicken N Pickle to include windows overlooking the indoor courts, bringing in a dynamic new energy and flow to the space.
The grand opening celebration will kick off on Tuesday, June 24, and continue throughout the week with themed events and giveaways designed to welcome the Thornton community. See here for additional grand opening information.
