Raleigh pledges $10 million to massive racquet sports complex

• The city of Raleigh this week also pledged $10 million in financial assistance for the facility, which being built on city-owned land at 6121 Mt. Herman Road.

Details: The complex has been in the works since 2018, and its scope has changed since then.

The final plans for the 44-acre facility, Autry told the Raleigh council, include:

• 28 tennis courts
• 25 pickleball courts
• 16 padel courts
• Beach tennis and volleyball courts
• A ping-pong lounge
• Restaurants, bars, a research center from Wilson and retail shops
• A nature trail

By the numbers: Swing will pay $275,000 in annual rent to the city, with a 3% increase every year.

• If paid out over 50 years — the terms of the lease — the city would reap $20 million.