Portside pickleball court coming to Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The team converting a Port of Pensacola warehouse into a sports facility is beginning the first phase of development.
Portside Pickle is an outdoor pickleball destination along Commendencia Slip.
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The City of Pensacola must approve the team’s final plans before construction can begin. Once it begins, the first phase of construction is expected to be finished within three to four months.
Project developer Ron Fabbro said the outdoor pickleball courts are the first part of a multi-phase project to renovate the underutilized Warehouse 4 and activate the waterfront along the western side of the Port.
“We have two goals with the Portside Pickle concept. First, we want to meet the demand for quality pickleball space,” Fabbro said. “This is the fastest growing sport in the country and cities everywhere, including here in Pensacola, are trying to accommodate that need. This is the fastest way and best way for us to put more pickleball courts into the community and build a quality experience for players.”
The finalized project will feature eight tournament-size outdoor pickleball courts, a space for outdoor games like cornhole or giant checkers and a waterfront concessions area with seating and views of Pensacola Bay.
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The second goal of Portside Pickle is to activate the waterfront along Commendencia Slip and showcase maritime activity at the Port of Pensacola, Fabbro said.
“This can be a genuine experiential destination that showcases our waterfront and some of the great things happening at the Port,” he said. “Whether you’re playing pickleball or grabbing a drink or bite to eat, you can enjoy the view, watch one of the big ships come in, or catch the American Magic flying across the Bay. That’s a pretty cool experience.”
Once the facility opens, players can reserve court space online or walk up and rent courts by the hour. Memberships will also be available, allowing for discounted rental rates and advance reservations.
More information can be found on the Portside Pickle website.
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