Tennis & Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball is a growing sport that is played with a paddle and plastic ball on a court that is the same size as a badminton court. It’s good exercise and lots of fun. The City has added pickleball lines to existing tennis courts in several locations in order to provide an opportunity for casual play.

Outdoor Pickleball locations in the City include:

• AG Bridge Park (6706 Culp Street) Exclusively pickleball
• FJ Miller Park (7018 Valiant Street)
• Glengate Park (4190 Pettit Avenue)
• Ontario Park (5300 Ontario Avenue)
• Prince Charles Park (6360 Arad Street)
• Riverview Park (5300 Ontario Avenue)
• Theresa Park (2864 Gail Avenue)
• *John N. Allan Park (6980 Kalar Road) - access information below

Indoor Pickleball locations in the City include:

• MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road)

Note:  Excluding the month of July

All levels: Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Beginner: Tuesdays from 1:30pm - 3:30pm & Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

All Ages: Sundays from 7:00am - 10:30am

• Gale Centre Arena (5152 Thorold Stone Road)

Note:  Month of July only.  

All levels: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Beginner: Tuesdays from 1:30pm - 3:00pm & Thursdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

• Tennis Clubs of Canada

  Niagara Falls Racquet Centre (6980 Kalar Road)

NEW! 2024 City of Niagara Falls Pickleball Tournament

Registration is now closed for the City's first-ever FUN community pickleball tournament, which will be held on Saturday, July 27, inside the Gale Centre Arena. The tournament aims to promote pickleball to both new and experienced players in Niagara Falls!

UPDATE schedule has been released and sent to all registered participants.

Tournament Details

• Adult tournament (no specific age categories)
• Round Robin Play (guaranteed 3 games) plus qualifying knock-out games.
• Game score is up to 11 points, with a minimum 1 point victory.
• 20 minute games max or until 11 points is reached by the winner.
• Self-governed games.
• Complimentary practice round (rotation format play) on Friday, June 26, from 6 - 10 pm, at the Gale Centre Arena.
• Entry fee $20 per person per category entered.

Categories with skill level values:

• Advanced Women's Doubles (4.0 +)
• Advanced Men's Doubles (4.0 +)
• Advanced Mixed Doubles (4.0 +)
• Competitive Women's Doubles (3.5 - 3.99)
• Competitive Men's Doubles (3.5 - 3.99)
• Competitive Mixed Doubles (3.5 - 3.99)
• Intermediate Women's Doubles (3 - 3.49)
• Intermediate Men's Doubles (3 - 3.49)
• Intermediate Mixed Doubles (3 - 3.49)
• Recreational Women's Doubles (2.99 or less)
• Recreational Men's Doubles (2.99 or less)
• Recreational Mixed Doubles (2.99 or less)

Questions about the tournament? Send us an email.

Registration Information

Registration is available online, or in person at the MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road.)

To register online, you will need to create an account with the City through the Activenet portal. Once you have created an account, go into the Activities section and scroll down to select the appropriate Pickleball tournament category that you and your partner want to compete in.  Note: When registering for the activity, you will be registering yourself and your partner together, including making payment for your team. Please ensure to have your partner's contact information available when registering.

Tournament Schedule

The tournament schedule will be posted on this webpage after July 23 (close of registration) and on-site at the Gale Centre Arena on Friday, July 26 (during the practice round). The tentative start of the tournament will be 9:00 am with men's & women's advanced play. Each category session will be allotted 1.5 hours of play (est.).  Categories may be eliminated if registration limits are not met. Full refunds to participants will be paid if categories are eliminated.

Tennis

Outdoor tennis court locations in the City include:

• AJ McKinley Park (4868 Crysler Ave) 
• Cherryhill Park (6820 Cherryhill Dr)
• Chippawa Lions Park (3970 Welland Ave)
• EE Mitchelson Park (3750 Springdale Ave)
• Fern Park (7516 Fern Ave)
• FJ Miller Park (7018 Valiant Street)
• Glengate Park (4190 Pettit Avenue)
• Glenview Park (4521 Leader Lane)
• *John N Allan Park (6980 Kalar Road) - access information below
• Lind Sommerville Park (4337 Maplewood Ave)
• Meadowvale Park (7148 Briarwood Ave)
• MF Ker Park (3420 Sinnicks Ave)
• Ontario Park (5300 Ontario Avenue)
• Prince Charles Park (6360 Arad Street)
• Riverview Park (5300 Ontario Avenue)
• Theresa Park (2864 Gail Avenue)
• Valour Park (3538 Valour Cres)

*Tennis and Pickleball at John N. Allan Park - FREE!

Tennis and pickleball are available in the dome at John N. Allan Park. There is no cost to use the courts!

Courts must be booked in advance. Court times are available between 6 am and 10 pm.

To book a court go to Tennis Clubs of Canada - Niagara Falls Racquet Centre

Lessons by Kathy Carter

Certified Instructor Kathy Carter. To register, email Kathy or call 905-933-1406. For summer lessons, please register before July 1.  Late registration is available depending on availability. Payments methods: cash, e-transfer or cheque. Alternative arrangements available by request.

Youth (5-17)

$60 per week (Monday to Thursday) or $200 for 4 weeks (per child)

Includes use of equipment (racquets and balls) and admission to Fun Day at John N Allen Park (date TBD)

Beginners: ages 5 to 7, Intermediate: ages 8-11, Rallier: ages 11-14 & 11-17 (depending on ability)

SUMMER KIDS SESSIONS