Swing Racquet + Paddle: Raleigh’s Next Big Sporting & Social Hub

Where Sport Meets Entertainment

Set across a sprawling 44-acre campus in Raleigh’s Brier Creek neighborhood (at 6121 Mt. Herman Road), and with construction now underway, this dynamic outlet—expected to open in 2026—promises to be unlike anything our region has seen.

Courts for Every Player

Prepare for an extraordinary array of sporting options, including:

28 tennis courts
25 pickleball courts
15 padel courts
4 beach tennis/volleyball courts
A ping-pong lounge

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to the game, Swing invites you to dive in—and enjoy a sport you never even imagined playing.

A Feast for Players and Foodies

It's not just about the racks and serves here. Swing delivers "Eatertainment", complete with menus crafted by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, offering better-for-you, energizing fare that fuels both body and community.

Community, Sustainability & Experiences

Swing is more than just courts—it’s a community hub with environmental stewardship at its core:

Sustainability Features: Water-capture systems, reclaimed wood elements, pocket parks, solar panels, and EV charging stations.
Wilson Pro Shop: A first-of-its-kind multi-sport racquet fitting center, complete with a Stringing Bar.
Good to Great Tennis Academy: Coming from Sweden to Raleigh, offering elite-level coaching.
A one-mile walking trail encircles the campus, integrating with Raleigh’s greenways.

Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin calls it a standout investment in jobs, tourism, and special events, as well as a meaningful extension of parks programming with an eye toward sustainability, inclusion, and social good.

Economic & Civic Impact

Swing isn’t small-scale—the economic projections are grandeur:

$360 million economic impact over the first three years
Attracting over 1 million annual visitors
Creation of hundreds of local jobs
A long-term city lease with $275,000 in annual rent, rising 3% each year
$10 million economic incentive grant from the City of Raleigh

Raleigh’s Evolution in Racquet Sports

Swing is emblematic of the explosive rise of racquet and paddle sports—particularly pickleball, whose popularity surged over 223% from 2020 to 2023. This heightened demand is creating a nationwide call for accessible, high-quality court facilities—and Swing is meeting it head-on.

Final Word

Imagine a place where your favorite racquet games meet gourmet dining, sustainable design, elite coaching, and vibrant social spaces—all in one campus. Swing Racquet + Paddle is poised to become Raleigh’s new go-to destination for play, food, fitness, and community.

The countdown to 2026 is on—and Raleigh’s game days are about to get a serious upgrade.