We’re thrilled to announce that Winter Springs is enthusiastically joining the national pickleball craze!
We’re currently in the process of constructing what will be the largest complex dedicated to this fast-growing sport in Seminole County. The facility, set to have 14 courts, will be capable of hosting tournaments, leagues, and possibly even serving as a home for a professional team.
Cities such as Tampa and St. Pete have their major sports teams, and we’re excited about the potential for Winter Springs to follow suit, leveraging our pickleball complex to possibly attract a major league pickleball club to call our city home.
We’ve been steadily working towards building this pavilion at Central Winds Park for several years, and construction officially began in March. Originally, the complex was going to feature 13 standard courts and one tournament-sized court. However, we listened to our community and decided to make all of the courts tournament-sized. This change will not only generate revenue for our city but also draw professional pickleball players and enthusiasts from all over.
I believe this project presents a fantastic opportunity for us to utilize these courts to host tournaments and leagues, which could provide a substantial income stream to our city. But rest assured, while the possibility for tournaments is exciting, the primary focus of this pickleball facility is our Winter Springs residents. The facility is, first and foremost, for our community, and our residents will always have priority access at no cost to play the game they love.
The construction of the pickleball facility, which is expected to cost the city $2.9 million, will be funded using park impact fees.
Pickleball courts have been popping up all over Central Florida, reflecting the popularity of this dynamic sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. The sport’s popularity has soared, growing by 159% over three years to 8.9 million players in 2022, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
Here in Winter Springs, we are thrilled to be a part of this trend and look forward to welcoming everyone to our new pickleball courts once completed. Let’s embrace this exciting opportunity to bring more sport and community spirit to our wonderful city!
By Mary Thurston
When will construction resume on the pickleball courts in central winds and when is completion expected
By Victoria
Late February 2024
By Linda S. McMullan
Hi: When will the pickleball complex be completed and ready for play? Also, will there be a membership? I live in Sanford/ Lake Mary area. Thank you for your replay. Linda McMullan
By Victoria
Late February 2024
By Sue rhoderick
When are courts to open.
By Victoria
Late February 2024!
By Linda S. McMullan
Hi: How are the pickleball courts coming? Thanks