Dothan breaks ground on new covered pickleball facility
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The state’s latest pickleball project is underway in Dothan.
The city has officially broken ground on a new covered facility near Rip Hewes Stadium. It will include:
- 25 covered courts
- 1 court designated for championship play
- Food truck hookups
- Upgraded facilities
“It’s incredible to know we’re building a premier pickleball facility—not only for our local players but for the thousands of enthusiasts who will travel here from across the region. This gives us the opportunity to host everything from local league play to major tournaments, which will bring new visitors and their economic impact to Dothan.”
Billy Powell, Dothan Leisure Services Director
The city hopes the new facility will be available to use by Spring 2026.
Pickleball in Alabama continues to grow
For anyone who thought the pickleball craze would be over by now, think again. (I actually just played for the first time just last week!)
Dothan isn’t the only city in Alabama trying to expand the sport’s reach in the state with new facilities. Some of the other places to make improvements in recent years include:
- Florence breaks ground on new $9.4M Pickleball/Tennis complex
- 17 Springs officially opens Phase II of new development in Millbrook
- City of Auburn opens latest phase of new $37M recreation center
- Dink & Volley Pickleball holds court in Auburn with the sport’s admirers
- Muscle Shoals announces new $65 million multi-use development
- New pickleball facility coming to OWA + updates on Alabama’s pickleball scene
- USA Pickleball brings Select Series tournament to Foley
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