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) NEW 2 dedicated courts
- 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 - closed for tennis dome construction as of August 15th)
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 Fer Ave)
- FJ Miller Park (7018 Valiant Street)
- Glengate Park (4190 Pettit Avenue)
- Glenview Park (4521 Leader Lane)
- John N Allan Park (6980 Kalar Road - closed for tennis dome construction as of August 15th)
- 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 Cresc)
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 13, 20, 27, and June 3
LOCATION: John N Allan Park, 6980 Kalar Rd
TIME: 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Ages 5-10
11:00am-12:00pm - Ages 11-18
SUMMER KIDS SESSIONS
DATES | PARK | TIMES |
|---|
July 3- August 11 (6 weeks available) | John N Allan Park, 6980 Kalar Rd | 9-10 am - Beginners
10-11 am - Intermediate
11-12 noon - Ralliers |
July 3-13 (2 weeks available) | Chippawa Lions Park, 3970 Welland St | 1-2 pm - Beginners 2-3 pm - Intermediate |
July 17-27 (2 weeks available) | EE Mitchelson Park, 3750 Springdale Av | 1-2 pm - Beginners 2-3 pm - Intermediate |
July 31-August 10 (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.
LOCATION: John N Allan Park, 6980 Kalar Rd
WEDNESDAYS: May 17, 24, 31, June 7 TIME: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm & 6:00pm - 7:00 pm
THURSDAYS: July 6, 13, 20, 27 TIME: 3:00pm-4:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
