If it feels like pickleball courts are popping up everywhere in Fort Collins, you’re not imagining things. The growth of the sport nationally has been nothing short of explosive—participation has skyrocketed over 220% in the past three years, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association—and Fort Collins is catching up in a big way.
Before the Boom: Where Pickleballers Played
Before 2025, pickleball players in Fort Collins primarily relied on striped tennis courts at parks like Greenbriar, City Park, and Edora for casual play. Dedicated pickleball courts were limited. Twin Silo Community Park stood out as one of the few with dedicated facilities, but capacity often fell short of demand, especially during peak hours. With over a dozen parks offering some form of play, most still lacked the dedicated infrastructure needed to support serious play, tournaments, or a growing community of enthusiasts.
Here are the current locations where to play:
Private Projects Raising the Game
Two major private indoor facilities have recently broken ground, signaling that the pickleball craze isn’t slowing down:
- The Picklr, a 27,000-square-foot, 10-court indoor complex, is being built in Jessup Farm Artisan Village. With amenities like a pro shop, private event spaces, and grab-and-go food, it aims to open by November 2025.
- Zero Zero Two, a hybrid indoor/outdoor facility at 4401 Innovation Drive, will offer 11 indoor and 6 seasonal outdoor courts. With a cafe, lounge, and plans to host a Professional Pickleball Association Challenger Series tournament in 2026, the space is already generating buzz and membership interest.
These private investments are welcome news for players—but they’re not the only effort in motion.
What the City Is Planning: A Dedicated Outdoor Complex
The City of Fort Collins is planning its first dedicated outdoor pickleball complex, with 12 courts proposed through a feasibility study funded in part by City Give and donations from the Fort Collins Pickleball Club. The two sites under review were Spring Canyon and Fossil Creek Community Parks. After a comprehensive site analysis and public input (nearly 1,500 responses), Fossil Creek emerged as the top candidate due to better grading, stormwater infrastructure, and space for future expansion.
If approved and funded, the complex would include:
- 12 north/south-oriented courts
- ADA-compliant tournament courts
- Sound mitigation fencing
- Shade structures and benches
- Night lighting and expanded parking
The estimated cost is between $3.5 to $4 million, and while no official construction date is set, the city’s timeline suggests a potential build beginning in 2026 depending on budget outcomes and community support.
What This Means for Fort Collins
Whether you’re a casual player looking to drop in on a Sunday or a competitive athlete preparing for tournaments, Fort Collins is positioning itself as a regional hub for pickleball. With private investments opening as early as fall 2025 and public projects in the pipeline, access to high-quality courts is expanding rapidly.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get into pickleball—or just hoping for shorter wait times at your local park—that time is fast approaching. The courts are coming. The players are ready. And Fort Collins is finally building to match the demand.
