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) - 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 ) - 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

NOTE: No pickleball on July 12

Tennis Clubs of Canada - Niagara Falls Racquet Centre (6980 Kalar Road)

NEW! 2024 City of Niagara Falls Pickleball Tournament

The City of Niagara Falls is hosting its first ever FUN community pickleball tournament on Saturday, July 27th inside the Gale Centre Arena. Details are currently being finalized for registration. Please check back soon to register or register in-person at the MacBain Community Centre during operating hours once registration opens. The tournament is to promote pickleball to residents who are experienced and also to those who are new to the sport.

Tournament Particulars and Format

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 on Friday, June 26th, Gale Centre Arena from 6pm to 10pm (rotation format play).
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.

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. Registration by phone or email by May 1 for Kids Warm Up. 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)

KIDS WARM UP

DATES: Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, 25

LOCATION: Mount Carmel Park, 7806 Mount Carmel Bv

TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Ages 5-10

11:00am-12:00pm - Ages 11-18

SUMMER KIDS SESSIONS

DATES	PARK	TIMES
July 8- August 15 (6 weeks available)	Mount Carmel Park, 7806 Mount Carmel Bv	9-10 am - Beginners 10-11 am - Intermediate 11-12 noon - Ralliers
July 8 - 18 (2 weeks available)	Chippawa Lions Park, 3970 Welland St	1-2 pm - Beginners 2-3 pm - Intermediate
July 22 - August 1 (2 weeks available)	EE Mitchelson Park, 3750 Springdale Av	1-2 pm - Beginners 2-3 pm - Intermediate
August 6 - 15 (2 weeks available)	Mt Carmel Park, 7806 Mount Carmel Bv	1-2 pm - Beginners 2-3 pm - Intermediate

ADULTS (18+)

$60 per session or $200 for 4 sessions.