Worth the Detour: A Place That Feels Straight Out of a Movie

Some of the best discoveries are the places you never expected to find—and DeKalb County’s newest destinations are always worth exploring.

The newly built ITP Training Academy feels like a scene straight out of a sports movie. From its modern design and professionally maintained courts to its lively social spaces, this full-service tennis, pickleball, and padel facility brings a fresh energy to DeKalb’s recreational scene.

Visitors can take their pick from covered and outdoor tennis courts, pickleball courts and padel courts, then continue the experience at the academy’s restaurant and bar. The facility also recently expanded with a brand-new indoor pickleball location featuring 31 courts, a racquet sports pro shop, locker rooms, a gym area and coworking space.

Whether you are stepping onto the court for the first time, meeting friends for a match or simply checking out one of DeKalb’s newest hidden gems, ITP Training Academy proves that the perfect setting for your next adventure may be just a short detour away.