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New pickleball courts — plus, where to play around Richmond

Henrico is installing two championship courts with spectator seating at Pouncey Tract Park — here’s where to play the popular game.

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A rendering of the upcoming Pouncey Tract facility

Photo courtesy Henrico County

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More pickleball is on its way to Henrico. The county announced that it’s building a 12-court pickleball complex at Pouncey Tract Park.

The development will include two championship courts with spectator seating and LED lighting. Henrico’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $4.4 million project. Plans for the complex indicate the addition of a 103-space parking lot and road improvements.

With the championship courts, the county aims to attract more regional and national pickleball tournaments, adding to the area’s position as a sports tourism hotspot.

Pickleball has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years. Henrico built its first courts in 2018 at Pouncey Tract Park. In the years since, multiple courts have popped up, including an indoor private facility in Chesterfield and another planned for Regency.

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Pickleball is popular at Bryan Park.

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Looking to up your game? Here’s a few places you can play pickleball around town. Pro tip: Check this website to confirm hours and details for each park.

Bryan Park | Find four courts off the main road as you head towards the soccer fields.

Bill Robinson Park | Enjoy two outdoor courts near Church Hill.

Forest Hill Park | There are six courts at this Southside park.

Broad Rock Sports Complex | There are six outdoor courts with lights at this park.

Hotchkiss Field Community Center | There are six courts at this Northside center.

The Springs Recreation Center | The Highland Springs center has eight courts.

Powhatan Community Center | Henrico | There are two outdoor asphalt courts available first come, first served.

Sandston Recreation Area | Henrico | You’ll find two outdoor courts in Sandston near Richmond International Airport.

Moody Middle School | Henrico | Bring your own net to play on these four outdoor courts — be sure to avoid school hours.

Pouncey Tract Park | Henrico | There are already 12 courts at the park.

Deep Run Park | Henrico | There are three indoor wood courts at the rec center — portable nets are available upon request.

Pole Green Park | Hanover | Find the courts close to the dog park.

Harry Daniel Park | Chesterfield | There are six lighted Iron Bridge Pickleball Courts at this park.

Use the map below to find the spot closest to you and check out other outdoor opportunities with our full guide to River City parks.

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