The Mesquite City Council is to review a proposal for the purchase of 9.3 acres of land at 1220 Hardy Way in Mesquite for the construction of an indoor pickleball facility and resort.
The City originally acquired the land from the Bureau of Land Management in 1988. The vacant property is located just north of I-15 at the intersection of Falcon Ridge Way and Hardy Way.
If approved, the pickleball facility would be a franchisee of The Flying Pickle. A submitted Letter of Intent indicates the first phase would include 17 indoor pickleball courts, a gym, workout area, restaurant, recovery area, pro shop, childcare area and eating area. The two-story building would be 35 feet tall and include a 2.2KSF mezzanine.
Currently, the 9.3 acres are owned by the City of Mesquite and are part of a Planned Unit Development zoned General Commercial. While the zoning does not specifically address pickleball courts, it does allow for the construction of tennis clubs and sports courts. Applicants stated pickleball courts are an acceptable use within the zoning.
The pickleball facility would be entirely developed in the first phase of construction. In total, the first phase would consist of a 51.7KSF indoor area, a 3-acre outdoor park with shade and amenities, a courtyard and parking lot. A future Phase Two is also planned. The developer declined to comment on what Phase Two entails. The project requires a minimum of 51 parking spaces.
Applicants also stated the pickleball facility will benefit the community by promoting community health, strengthening social connections, driving economic growth and offering the ability to host corporate and private events.
An appraisal ordered by the City valued the land at $1.4M. Estimated construction costs for the first phase of development are $5M. The second phase is projected to cost between $5M-$10M.
Resolution 1029, passed in 2020, determined, “It is in the best interest of the City of Mesquite to offer this property for sale without offering the real property to the public and for less than fair market value for economic development purposes as defined in NRS 268.063.”
Spencer Apple is the applicant and would own the franchise if it is approved. Cushing Terrell created a preliminary floor plan for the project. Rosenberg Associates conducted a land survey for the project. The developer declined to comment on whether a general contractor had been selected for the project.
Developers are aiming to break ground for the first phase in spring of this year, with completion slated for spring of 2026. The second phase is expected to commence construction in summer of 2026, with anticipated completion in winter of 2028.
City Council will review the proposal at its Feb. 11 meeting.