GREENVILLE, SC (August 28, 2025) – Bon Secours St. Francis is proud to announce a three-year partnership with PKL Park, becoming the exclusive health care provider for the rapidly growing pickleball destination located in the heart of Greenville. Through this partnership, Bon Secours Sports Medicine and Orthopedic teams will offer on-site medical coverage for tournaments, leagues, and other major events, supporting athletes with injury prevention, acute care, and recovery services.

“Our partnership with PKL Park is an extension of our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by serving the community and promoting wellness in all the places people live, work, and play,” said Matt Caldwell, president of Bon Secours St. Francis. “Whether you're a weekend warrior or a tournament-level competitor, our team of experts is here to keep you in the game.”

Pickleball now boasts more than 4.8 million players nationwide, with projections to double in participation over the next five years. Along with its rapid rise in popularity comes a notably high rate of injury, making the presence of trained Athletic Trainers and orthopedic specialists critical for both safety and performance.

“We are thrilled to partner with Bon Secours, an organization whose mission and values align so well with ours. Their commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community makes this collaboration especially meaningful, and we look forward to building something impactful together,” said John Sharkey, Co-Founder, PKL Park.

PKL Park anticipates more than 50,000 players and 150,000 spectators and guests in 2025 alone, reinforcing its role as a hub for competition and community. This new partnership builds on Bon Secours’ commitment to supporting community wellness through local sports. And extends well beyond the court.

In addition to on-site Sports Medicine coverage, Bon Secours will use PKL Park’s signature events, like Fit Saturdays and league play, as opportunities to connect guests with its wide range of health and wellness services. Visitors will learn how to access programs and resources across the health system, including:

  • HealThy Self, a community gym and wellness program that promotes healthy habits through preventive screenings, coaching, and lifestyle resources
  • Community Health initiatives that address local health needs and provide education
  • Well Walkers and Heart Health promotions encouraging active lifestyles
  • Preventive screenings and health education opportunities
  • Partnerships like Project Search to create experiences and potential employment pathways for individuals with disabilities

These service connections aim to make PKL Park not just a place to play, but a destination for learning, prevention, and whole-person health. In addition to these offerings, Bon Secours Sports Medicine will continue providing access to its complete sports and orthopedic care continuum, which includes:

  • A network of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons
  • Board-certified sports medicine physicians
  • Licensed athletic trainers and physical therapists
  • Advanced rehabilitation and performance programs

For more information about Bon Secours Sports Medicine, visit bonsecours.com.

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About Bon Secours

Bon Secours St. Francis is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Bon Secours Mercy Health provides care for patients more than 11 million times annually through its network of more than 1,200 care sites, which includes 49 hospitals. In 2023, BSMH provided more than $600 million dollars in community investments across five states, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to health care for our patients in need. Locally, Bon Secours St. Francis provides compassionate medical care to thousands of area residents through Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown and Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside, as well as a network of primary and specialty care practices, and ambulatory care sites across the Greenville region. The mission of Bon Secours St. Francis is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information, visit BonSecours.com.