Prosper's Raymond Park opens new tennis and pickleball courts

Raymond Community Park in Prosper opened its newly built tennis and pickleball courts to the public on Jan. 8, giving local players immediate access even as the rest of the park remains under construction. The courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis during daylight hours, offering a new place for casual play, pickup games, and practice while the broader site is completed.

City leaders moved the courts into service ahead of the park’s full buildout after council meetings that included discussions and votes to increase project funding. Officials cited an expanded project scope that added dedicated pickleball facilities as part of a modern, multi-use community park. The broader plan calls for baseball fields, a playground, gardens, and other amenities; full completion is expected later as remaining work continues.

For active players in the community, the immediate availability of courts is a practical win. You can drop by during daylight to get court time without waiting for a reservation system or organized programming. That first-come, first-served model benefits spontaneous play and neighborhood meetups, though it also means busy times could see more competition for courts. League organizers, clinics, and youth programs will need to monitor progress on the rest of the park and any future scheduling policies that the city may adopt as usage grows.

The funding trajectory and council attention underscore how pickleball has reshaped local park planning. Adding dedicated pickleball courts as part of a larger recreation complex reflects demand from players of all ages and signals that municipal projects are adapting to current trends in court sports. The park’s phased opening—courts first, amenities later—lets the community start using facilities while the city finalizes landscaping, field construction, and other elements.

Expect some construction activity and limited parking or restroom access until the park is complete. If you plan to visit, aim for off-peak daylight hours to increase your chances of finding open courts and be prepared to share space with tennis users during busy periods. The takeaway? Raymond Community Park gives you new places to play now, and the expanded scope means more organized recreation options to come. Our two cents? Swing by, bring a paddle, and treat this early access as an opportunity to shape how the courts get used as the rest of the park comes online.