Giant Poles Rise for Topgolf's Newest NJ Location

Parsippany residents question the towering structures at the upcoming entertainment complex

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:35am

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A striking abstract composition of bold, jagged black shapes against a bright red background, conceptually representing the towering poles of the new Topgolf facility in Parsippany.The dramatic silhouettes of Topgolf's soaring poles signal a new era of entertainment and development in Parsippany.Parsippany Today

A new Topgolf entertainment facility is under construction in Parsippany, New Jersey, featuring dozens of tall white poles rising over 100 feet into the sky to support netting around the driving range. The $30 million project is replacing vacant office buildings and will bring 400 jobs to the area, but has sparked curiosity and some criticism from local residents about the dramatic change to the skyline.

Why it matters

The Topgolf development is part of a broader redevelopment boom in Parsippany, the largest municipality in Morris County, as the town works to replace vacant office space with new tax-generating projects that also fulfill affordable housing requirements. While some residents are skeptical about the visual impact, the facility is expected to provide economic benefits and recreational opportunities for the community.

The details

The Topgolf complex will feature a 67,500-square-foot, three-story facility with a multi-tier driving range, 102 climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar, and other entertainment amenities. The towering white poles, some reaching up to 170 feet, will hold the netting that surrounds the driving range to prevent errant golf balls from landing on nearby Route 46. While the poles have sparked curiosity and some criticism from locals, the facility's location was chosen to maximize visibility from the highway.

  • Construction on the $30 million Topgolf project began in June 2025.
  • The tallest poles were erected and connected to the black netting on March 9, 2026.
  • Topgolf has not provided an official opening date, but the mayor stated it will open 'later this year'.

The players

Topgolf

An American golf entertainment company that operates over 110 driving range, restaurant, and entertainment complexes worldwide, including two other locations in New Jersey.

Pulkit Desai

The mayor of Parsippany, who took a tour of the Topgolf construction site in February 2026 and expressed excitement about the facility becoming part of the community.

Joe Pennacchio

A New Jersey state senator who owns a dental practice in Parsippany and attended the Topgolf groundbreaking in June 2025, approving of the project's potential to bring jobs and tax revenue to the township.

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What they’re saying

“We look forward to Topgolf becoming a part of our community.”

— Pulkit Desai, Mayor of Parsippany

“Ratables combined with something that's fun to do — and putting people.to work.”

— Joe Pennacchio, New Jersey State Senator

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