City of Tuscaloosa Holds Groundbreaking for Northridge Pickleball Courts
April 9, 2025
The City of Tuscaloosa held a groundbreaking for the new Northridge pickleball courts on Tuesday, April 8, at 10 a.m.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Councilor Norman Crow and PARA Executive Director Brian Davis spoke during the ceremony.
“One of the things we wanted to provide the Pickleball Association with were courts that would last 20 years and be of professional grade. At the City of Tuscaloosa, we have a standard of excellence and everything we do must meet that standard,” said Mayor Maddox. “The pickleball courts that Price Construction, TTL and the City will deliver will be first class and they will create a wonderful place to be for the pickleball community.”
The $1.37 million project will include eight new courts, a new parking lot, lighting and security features and a sidewalk extension to the courts.
“The pickleball community in our city is passionate about pickleball, but they also want to see it grow in our community,” said Councilor Crow. “As our council and mayor work together to invest in Tuscaloosa and quality of life, I think that this is another important step for our citizens. I’m excited to see what this will become in this district.”
The courts will be located near Buddy Powell Pavilion by Northridge High School.
“I’m really excited about the future of pickleball throughout the county,” said Brian Davis. “We’ve got some courts going in at the Miller Center, the YMCA’s got a few downtown, it’s really fun just to see the whole community out."
Construction is expected to be completed around mid-November.
Construction is expected to be completed around mid-November.