Caddo Parish, October 9, 2025

News Summary

Caddo Parish is exploring plans for a new $10 million pickleball complex in southeast Shreveport to cater to the increasing demand from local players and enhance sports tourism. The facility will feature 19 courts and is expected to host tournaments that attract visitors. Funding will come through limited tax revenue bonds, with a projected groundbreaking set for February 2027 after bond sales in December 2025. The community has mixed reactions regarding the funding allocation, but supporters believe it will improve wellness and tourism.

Caddo Parish Considers $10 Million Pickleball Complex to Meet Local Demand and Boost Tourism

Caddo Parish is considering the development of a pickleball complex in southeast Shreveport. This new facility aims to accommodate the growing demand from local players and potentially serve as a venue for tournaments and other events that could attract visitors from outside the parish.

The proposed pickleball complex would include 19 pickleball courts, highlighting the sport’s rapid growth in popularity. In addition to recreational play, the facility is expected to significantly enhance sports tourism in the region.

The Caddo Parish Commission has allocated $10 million to fund the project through revenue bonds. The commission’s Economic Development Committee has discussed the financing and timeline, emphasizing the necessity of continued information gathering before moving forward.

According to information presented during a committee meeting, the timeline for the project includes selling the bonds by December 2025, with a planned groundbreaking in February 2027. Bond attorney Grant Schlueter explained that the proposed bonds will be limited tax revenue bonds, secured by a portion of the parish’s property taxes. If the revenue generated from the pickleball complex proves insufficient to repay the bonds, taxpayer funds will act as a backstop.

The bonds are expected to carry an interest rate of approximately 4.5%. However, financial advisors have noted that these rates may vary prior to the sale, particularly if market conditions shift. Should interest rates rise significantly, advisors would likely recommend postponing the bond sale.

To ensure effective management of the construction process, architect Lisa Frontaura has indicated that a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) model will be utilized. This approach allows the parish to hire a construction manager who will oversee the entire project, similar to a recent project at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park. An estimated 15-month timeline for this process is anticipated before actual construction starts.

The approval process with the Louisiana Senate committee, alongside subsequent surveys, will occur concurrently with the design and bidding phases of the project. Public discussions indicate mixed feelings surrounding the allocation of $10 million for the pickleball complex. Some residents have raised concerns about prioritizing this funding amid other community needs, such as road repairs and school funding. However, supporters argue that the pickleball park could greatly enhance both sports tourism and community wellness.

A final vote by the Caddo Commission on the proposal is scheduled for September 18, 2025.

Key Features of the Proposed Pickleball Complex

• Location: Southeast Shreveport, Caddo Parish
• Number of Courts: 19
• Project Budget: $10 million
• Funding Method: Limited tax revenue bonds
• Projected Groundbreaking: February 2027
• Projected Bond Sale: December 2025
• Expected Interest Rate: Approximately 4.5%
• Construction Timeline: 15 months
• Final Approval Vote: September 18, 2025

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