Winter Garden's warehouse district is getting a sporty twist. Diadem Pickleball Complex has shelled out $6.5 million for a 35,806-square-foot warehouse on West Colonial Drive, marking the latest example of indoor pickleball operators moving into big-box and industrial space across Central Florida. City officials and brokers have not published a timeline for renovations or an opening at the site.
Deal Details
According to CoStar, Diadem Pickleball Complex acquired the one-story building at 14748 W. Colonial Drive for $6.5 million, which works out to about $181.53 per square foot. CoStar identifies the property as a roughly 35,806-square-foot industrial building.
Brokerage Notes
Lee & Associates Central Florida, which marketed the property, posted that its industrial team represented the seller and listed Ryan Griffith, Christopher “CJ” Griffith, and Charles W. Duvall as the brokers on the transaction. The firm’s post described the buyer as a “pickleball user” and congratulated the team on closing the deal.
Property Snapshot
Marketing materials show the building sits on roughly 3.41 acres and includes about 3,530 square feet of office and 32,276 square feet of warehouse space, with two dock-high doors, four drive-in ramps, and wet fire protection. Those specs and the WG-C2 zoning are detailed on the property’s public listing on LoopNet.
Why It Matters
The purchase fits a broader pattern of operators converting retail and industrial real estate to serve a surging player base. WKMG’s ClickOrlando recently reported Diadem is repurposing a former craft-store site in Sanford into an 11-court facility, and industry tallies summarized by Pickleball.com put U.S. participation at about 24.3 million players in 2025, a key driver for demand in indoor venues.
What’s Next For Winter Garden
Fit-out plans and city permits will determine the scope and timing of any conversion, and the broker's brochure notes the site’s proximity to SR-429 and Florida’s Turnpike, which operators prize for easy regional access. If Diadem moves forward, the complex could add scheduled leagues, lessons, and membership slots to West Orange County’s recreation offerings.
