Parker Is Adding 17 Pickleball Courts at Salisbury Park
By Connor Tien, DougCo Social
Salisbury Park in Parker is getting a major expansion. Phase 2 includes 17 new pickleball courts and 2 tennis courts.
The Details
Location: Salisbury Park, Parker
New courts: 17 pickleball + 2 tennis
Part of: Salisbury Park Phase 2 expansion
Salisbury Park is Parker's largest regional park. Phase 2 expands the recreation options significantly, with pickleball as the centerpiece.
Why It Matters
If you've been driving to other towns for court time, that's about to change. Seventeen courts is a substantial addition — enough to support leagues, drop-in play, and tournaments.
Pickleball has exploded in popularity across Douglas County over the past few years, and court availability hasn't kept up with demand. This expansion directly addresses that gap for Parker residents.
When It Opens
The Town of Parker approved the Salisbury Park North site plan in mid-2025, and Phase 2 — the court complex — is targeted for construction in 2026. The site sits at Motsenbocker Road and Dransfeldt Road and will connect to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail, with restrooms and free parking on-site. Parker's own pickleball court tracker lists a late-2026 opening, though the town's parks and recreation capital projects page notes the timeline remains "subject to available funding and competitive bidding results." (Colorado Community Media, DNVR Pickleball, Parker Parks and Recreation)
Later phases build out the rest of the park: a community hub pavilion, outdoor fitness area, and inclusive playground are slated for Phase 3, targeted for 2028, with a bike pump track, bike skills course, and overlook pavilions following in Phase 4, targeted for 2029. (Colorado Community Media)
What Else at Salisbury Park
Salisbury Park already offers:
- Sports fields
- Playgrounds
- Trails
- Open space
Phase 2 adds the court complex to make it an even more complete recreation destination.
More Growth in Parker
The court expansion is one piece of a bigger build-out across town — downtown Mainstreet is adding new businesses and apartments at the same time, and the county's free rideshare service, Link On Demand, now serves downtown Parker too. For a full rundown of projects underway across the county, see what's being built across Douglas County.
Sources: Town of Parker Talk of the Town (March 2026); Colorado Community Media; DNVR Pickleball; Parker Parks and Recreation
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pickleball courts is Parker adding at Salisbury Park?
Phase 2 of the Salisbury Park expansion adds 17 dedicated lighted pickleball courts plus 2 lighted tennis courts striped for 4 additional pickleball courts — up to 21 courts total that can host pickleball.
When will the Salisbury Park pickleball courts open?
The Town of Parker approved the Salisbury Park North site plan in 2025, and Phase 2 — the court complex — is targeted for construction in 2026. Parker's own pickleball court tracker lists a late-2026 opening, though the town's capital projects page notes the timeline is subject to funding and bidding results.
Where is Salisbury Park North in Parker?
Salisbury Park North sits at Motsenbocker Road and Dransfeldt Road in Parker and will connect to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail.
Will the pickleball courts be free to play?
Yes. Salisbury Park North is planned as a free, public facility with free parking.
What else is planned for Salisbury Park beyond the courts?
Later phases build out the rest of the park: a community hub pavilion, outdoor fitness area, and inclusive playground are targeted for Phase 3 in 2028, with a bike pump track, bike skills course, and overlook pavilions following in Phase 4, targeted for 2029.