Dottie Bridges Tennis Center

Name change on the horizon!

Since 2002, the Dottie Bridges Tennis Courts and surrounding 18 acres has been owned by the DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs department. In 2002, the tennis location transitioned from being a 'center' with court lights to a 'neighborhood' court with no lights, residing within the new Flat Shoals Park. Over the last 3 years, this site has expanded its mission to include Pickekball, a much requested sport by neighboring residents. Currently there are four permanently lined pickleball courts requiring residents to purchase and set up nets every time they play or wait until a pickleball program is sponsored where the nets are set up for them. In 4Q2025, one of four tennis courts will be converted into two pickleball courts with permanent nets providing residents the option to play tennis or pickleball at their neighborhood park whenever they want to play.

When the pickleball courts are scheduled for installation, all tennis courts will be closed so the pickleball courts can dry undisturbed from rolling pickleball/tennis balls and to prevent individuals from walking on wet courts. Signs will be posted at the park and as in the past, on the Dottie Bridges facebook site. Known coaches will be notified in advance. This notice could be very short so the recommendation is to not plan 'events' during November and December, 2025 at Dottie Bridges. The courts will be scheduled based on weather conditions and slots of availability by the vendor.

The site name will change to Dottie Bridges Tennis/Pickleball Courts and possibly eventually to Flat Shoals Park tennis/pickleball courts. If you have questions, please leave a message. Thank you!

September Youth Pickleball Clinic. Every Saturday, 3-4:00pm.

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