Indoor Registered Programs 

Easy to learn, fun, and great exercise. Participants can play at their own pace. Levels 1 and 2 are available depending on experience.   If you are new to the sport, we suggest registering for a program with instruction so that you can learn the rules and etiquette.  This will provide ample opportunity to play, so that you can gain the skills needed for drop in style game play.

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Indoor Drop-In Play

Adults 18+        Monday & Tuesday throughout July and August

DayTimeLocationCost
Monday

8:00 am - 9:00 am   *Learn to Play

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  all levels welcome

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm   *Competitive Play

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm   all levels welcome

CHDRC

$3.00 / play
Tuesday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm  all levels welcome

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm   *Competitive Play

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm    all levels welcome

 CHDRC  $3.00 / play

CHDRC - Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex - Tennis Court 1 (1867 Valley Farm Road)  

8:00 am Learn to Play is run with assistance by Pickering Pickleball Club volunteers.

Call the Recreation Complex Front Desk at 905.831.1711, for more details.

Adults 55+        Tuesday & Thursday throughout July* and August

July 18 - August 31TimeLocationCost
Tuesday

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

East Shore CC

$25.00 registration fee,
play up to 2x each week
Thursday

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 East Shore CC  

ESCC - East Shore Community Centre - Gymnasium (910 Liverpool Road)

* ESCC is closed July 1 - July 16, 2023 - 2 hour time slots, 6 weeks.

Advanced registration is required for drop-in at this location. Once registered there are no additional drop in rates, and you do not have to book a court in advance. Once you are registered, you can drop in to play during the days and times listed above.  If you have never played Pickleball before it is recommended that you register for instructional Pickleball before attending drop in.

Adults 55+        Wednesday & Thursday throughout July and August*

June 28 - August 10TimeLocationCost
Wednesday

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Don Beer Arena

$50.00 registration fee,
play up to 2x each week
Thursday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Don Beer Arena  

DBA - Don Beer Arena - Pad 1 (940 Dillingham Road)

* DBA ice will return in August - the surface will not be available after August 10 - 3 hour time slots, 7 weeks.

Advanced registration is required for drop-in at this location. Once registered there are no additional drop in rates, and you do not have to book a court in advance. Once you are registered, you can drop in to play during the days and times listed above.  If you have never played Pickleball before it is recommended that you register for instructional Pickleball before attending drop in.

Note: Additional Pickleball play is available for adults 55+ through the South Pickering Seniors Club – membership required - call for details, 905.420.5049.

 

Pickleball FAQ's

Where can we play Pickleball in Pickering – including inside and outside locations?

Indoors

Outdoors
Are there plans for additional indoor play?
  • Yes
    • CHD Rec Complex offers Pickleball in the Banquet Hall.
    • East Shore CC offers Pickleball, registered (with instruction) and/or drop in.
    • George Ashe L&CC offers Pickleball, registered (with instruction).
    • Dr Nelson F. Tomlinson offers Pickleball, registered (with instruction).
    • at the new Seniors & Youth Centre, when it opens.
Are there plans for additional outdoor play?
  • Future builds will be part of new tennis court locations in Duffin Heights and Seaton.
When can we play Pickleball at each location?

Indoors

  • Refer to the Indoor Pickleball section (above).

Outdoors

  • courts are first, come first served. There is no league play organized by the City of Pickering on outdoor courts. No leagues are approved by the City of Pickering, and courts are free of charge to play on, when available.
Is there a cost to play Pickleball in Pickering?

Indoors - Yes

  • City of Pickering Registered Programs at ESCC / GALCC - 10 week registered program cost is $57.00.
  • City of Pickering Drop In Programs at ESCC - 10 week program, pre-registered with no instructor is $35.00.
  • South Pickering Seniors Club Programs - membership costs associated with club.
  • City of Pickering Drop in Programs at CHD Recreation Complex - $3.00 per person.

Outdoors - No

  • Outdoor courts are free
Do you offer Pickleball instruction?
  • Yes, each season there are 4 offerings each week at East Shore CC, George Ashe LCC or Dr Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre (Claremont) – refer to schedule (above).
Are there any plans in Pickering to build a Pickleball facility?
  • Not a facility specific to Pickleball, however the new seniors and youth centre will have a double gymnasium and Pickleball will be one of the many programs offered in this multi-use space.
Why can’t we play Pickleball on existing City tennis courts?
  • Other than the 2 public courts at Village East and Claremont (which are available for pickleball), all other tennis courts are under existing lease agreements with Tennis Clubs for exclusive use to operate programming.
Why can’t we play Pickleball on existing City basketball courts?
  • The basketball courts that are not lined for pickleball, are in high use locations, and are intended only for basketball play. Basketball continues to be very popular in Pickering and these high demand courts have been in place for many years, servicing the neighbourhoods with a location to play.
Does the City support Pickleball organized club play? Would the City rent various facilities for private league play?
  • The City would support organized play, however it would be offered and hosted by the municipality. The City does not rent facilities for programming that is already offered by the City. Ongoing rentals for this type of programming would not be permitted.