Treasure Island adds six cushioned pickleball courts at Rosselli Park

Six new pickleball courts are about to give Treasure Island players another place to get on court, and this one comes with a smoother ride. The city will mark the opening at Rosselli Park with a ribbon-cutting Saturday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. at 12000 Capri Circle S., with light refreshments, open play and a raffle for paddles.

The project turns two existing tennis courts into six modern pickleball courts, a compact conversion that keeps the footprint changes minimal while expanding play space. City materials say the courts are being built on a fresh foundation, with new fencing, USA Pickleball-approved nets and top-tier surfacing materials. The city also describes the courts as cushioned, meaning they should feel softer and more forgiving than standard hard courts during longer sessions.

For local players, the immediate impact is access. Rosselli Park will add dedicated outdoor pickleball space in a neighborhood setting that is open to everyone, including beginners, regulars and tennis players curious about the game. That matters in a sport where open court time can disappear fast, especially when players are competing for shared public space or trying to avoid long waits for a drop-in slot.

Treasure Island already has pickleball at Treasure Bay Recreation Center, where the city lists three portable courts with dedicated pickleball lines. Treasure Bay charges $5 per player, and its Picklepass is listed at $75 plus tax for a year. Rosselli Park gives the city a bigger public-court footprint and a more permanent-feeling outdoor option, which should help spread play across more of the island instead of concentrating it in one spot.

The new courts also fit into a broader park system at Rosselli Park, which already includes the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park, the Bill Lyons Little League Ball Field, shuffleboard courts, a basketball hoop, picnic tables and restrooms. That mix makes the pickleball addition part of a larger recreation hub, not just a stand-alone build.

City commissioners approved a $33,800 design contract with Kimley-Horn in May 2025, and a city social post said the courts were expected to be ready for play by May 2026. With the ribbon-cutting set for April 18, Treasure Island is signaling that pickleball now has a firm place in its park identity.