Tempe Sports Complex to add 8 new pickleball courts

The expansion will double the facility's pickleball court capacity ahead of a grand opening celebration on April 24.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:50am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a pickleball game broken down into overlapping planes of bright green, blue, and orange shapes, conceptually representing the expansion of courts at the Tempe Sports Complex.The expansion of pickleball courts at the Tempe Sports Complex reflects the growing popularity of the sport and the city's commitment to providing accessible recreational opportunities.Phoenix Today

The city of Tempe, Arizona is expanding the Tempe Sports Complex by adding 8 new pickleball courts, doubling the facility's total number of courts to 16. The new courts will be ADA-accessible and open to the public for free play on a first-come, first-served basis outside of scheduled classes. A grand opening celebration is planned for April 24.

Why it matters

Pickleball has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, and the expansion of the Tempe Sports Complex courts responds to growing demand identified in the city's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The new courts will provide more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy this fast-growing sport.

The details

The Tempe Sports Complex currently has 8 pickleball courts that opened in 2019 as the first ADA-accessible pickleball courts in Arizona. The expansion project will double the number of courts to 16. All 16 courts are currently closed for construction and resurfacing, and will reopen to the public after the grand opening celebration on April 24 from 5 to 7 pm. After the grand opening, the courts will be open daily from 5 am to 11 pm for the summer season.

  • The Tempe Sports Complex first opened 8 pickleball courts in 2019.
  • The expansion project to add 8 more courts is scheduled to be completed by April 24, 2026.
  • The grand opening celebration for the 16 total courts will take place on April 24, 2026 from 5 to 7 pm.

The players

Tempe Sports Complex

A sports facility operated by the city of Tempe, Arizona that is expanding its pickleball court capacity.

Tempe Parks and Recreation Department

The city department responsible for overseeing the Tempe Sports Complex and identifying the need for expanded pickleball courts based on the Tempe Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

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What’s next

After the grand opening celebration on April 24, the 16 pickleball courts at the Tempe Sports Complex will be open daily from 5 am to 11 pm for the summer season, with free play available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of scheduled classes.

The takeaway

The expansion of pickleball courts at the Tempe Sports Complex demonstrates the growing popularity of the sport and the city's commitment to providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The new courts will help meet the demand identified in Tempe's Parks and Recreation Master Plan and make the facility more accessible for all.