Las Vegas Breaks Ground on 24-Court Regional Pickleball Complex

City officials and local organizers gathered Jan. 8, 2026 at Wayne Bunker Park to mark the start of construction on a 24-court regional pickleball complex, a project city leaders call the largest facility of its kind in Las Vegas. The development carries a price tag just over $12 million and includes federal funding from the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act.

Planners designed the site to accommodate a wide range of uses. The complex will feature permanent lighting for evening play, shade structures over courts, spectator seating, restrooms, new parking and lighted pathways connecting the facility to the rest of Wayne Bunker Park. Officials said the upgrades are intended to support casual players, organized leagues, regional tournaments and special events, expanding local capacity for competitive play and tourism-focused events.

Construction follows growing community demand for dedicated pickleball infrastructure across the region. The addition of 24 courts at a single site will help reduce scheduling conflicts at smaller municipal sites and create a central venue for tournament directors planning multi-court events. The facility’s anticipated early 2027 opening provides a clear timeline for local clubs and event organizers to plan season schedules and tournament bids.

Reaction at the groundbreaking mixed enthusiasm and local concern. Many players and organizers expressed excitement about the new courts and the chance to host larger competitions close to home. Some nearby residents voiced worries about potential noise and traffic impacts, signaling a need for close coordination between event planners and the neighborhood as the project progresses. City leaders acknowledged those concerns and emphasized that amenities such as designated parking and lighted pathways are part of the plan to manage access and circulation.

Practical next steps: verify park hours and construction updates with the city’s parks department, and monitor announcements from local pickleball groups for league registrations and tournament plans as the opening approaches. Expect the first organized events to be scheduled after courts are completed and safety inspections are finished in early 2027.

The new complex will reshape northwest Las Vegas’s recreational landscape, offering players more consistent court time and giving organizers a substantial venue to attract regional play and community events.