Groundbreaking held for new pickleball complex in Gulf Shores

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - New pickleball courts are coming to the Gulf Shores Sportsplex.

Groundbreaking for the new venue was held on Wednesday.

The city and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Sports and Events will split the $780,000 cost. There has been a movement within the community to add pickleball courts for some time. The plan was originally for six courts, but the popularity of the game led to bigger plans.

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With the partnership, the new facility will consist of 12 lighted, full-size pickleball courts. Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in America and those who’ve been pushing to bring it here say the sport helps keep them active.

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American Tennis Courts of Mobile will handle the construction. Completion of the project is scheduled for December of this year.

Gulf Shores building 12 new pickleball courts at Sportsplex — Gulf Shores building 12 new pickleball courts at Sportsplex(City of Gulf Shores)

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