Fairbanks North Star Borough public outdoor pickleball courts at the Big Dipper Ice Arena complex (summer season). The borough invested $250,000 in 2024 for court upgrades. Operated by FNSB Parks & Recreation and the Farthest North Pickleball Club. 7–10 blacktop courts with permanent lines and portable nets; free, open to public. Winter play moves to UAF Student Recreation Center. Note: some courts affected by 2025 spring thaw damage — court count needs verification. | 2026-06-05: FNSB official site (fnsb.gov/1034/Your-Facilities) confirms Big Dipper Ice Arena at 1920 Lathrop St Fairbanks AK 99701, phone (907) 459-1104. Parks & Rec dept phone 907-459-1070. No pickleball court count or hours on official fnsb.gov. Farthest North Pickleball Club (user group) reports 10 blacktop courts, free, open 24/7. Phone queue: (907) 459-1104. Court count confirmed from Fairbanks News-Miner article 2025 (newsminer.com borough ordinance re: new complex).
Big Dipper Outdoor Pickleball Courts has 4 outdoor courts.
Big Dipper Outdoor Pickleball Courts offers outdoor pickleball.
Big Dipper Outdoor Pickleball Courts is free to play.
Yes — Big Dipper Outdoor Pickleball Courts is open to the public.
Big Dipper Outdoor Pickleball Courts is located at 1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
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