Residents of Fayetteville were invited to get a sneak peek at the soon to be completed Courts at Glenville Lake, formally known as the Mazarick Park Tennis Center today, April 1.
After facing substantial delays in the past, the 6,594 square-foot tennis center is expected to open soon with a grand opening date planned for early May 2026.
“Today we are excited to allow an initial walk through of this beautiful space. Today is an epitome of what commitment looks like. …And so although this was delayed, it was not denied. We continue to press forward to make this and deliver a quality amenity [to] this community,” shared Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin.
While the bulk of major construction has wrapped up, finishing touches such as painting the courts, placing the nets and other final details still need to be completed.
When completed the project will feature:
City leadership encouraged the community to come out and enjoy the amenities when the court officially opens with youth and adult programs already being advertised.
“I'll oversee the facility itself, work to provide programming for our sides, both on the pickleball and the tennis side, and work with areas to bring in tournaments both with Cumberland County Schools and with our local tennis associations. We’ve got a lot of things planned,” shared Kristen Daniels, athletic director for Fayetteville Cumberland Parks & Recreation.
Mayor Colvin’s Full address can be watched here and additional photos can be found here.
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