Pickleball

Seasonally there are eight select opportunities available for rental at Confederation Beach Park Pickleball outdoor courts throughout the playing season. The intent is to support large group or skill-based play. Each opportunity includes a six-court booking for 2 hours for an 8-week session. One court rental opportunity per year will be allotted per group by a lottery system, please do not submit multiple requests per group. 

Complete a Rental Request Form with your request to be considered for the 2025 playing season by May 4, 2025. Groups will be awarded opportunity via lottery system and successful groups will be notified the week of May 5, 2025.

• Tuesday, June 3 – 8 weeks 7:10 to 8:10 pm & 8:20 to 9:20 pm
• Wednesday, June 4 – 8 weeks 8:40 to 9:40 am & 9:50 to 10:50 am
• Wednesday, June 4 – 8 weeks 11:00 am to  12:00 pm & 12:10 to 1:10pm
• Thursday, June 5 – 8 weeks 7:10 to 8:10 pm & 8:20 to 9:20 pm
• Tuesday, August 12 – 8 weeks 7:10 to 8:10 pm & 8:20 to  9:20pm
• Wednesday, August 13th - 8 weeks 8:40 to 9:40 am & 9:50 to 10:50am
• Wednesday, August 13th – 8 weeks 11:00 am to  12:00 pm & 12:10 to 1:10pm
• Thursday, August 14 – 8 weeks 7:10 to 8:10 pm & 8:20 to 9:20 pm

The Recreation Division annually reviews tournament requests at Confederation Beach Park Pickleball outdoor courts for select pre-determined weekends throughout the season. The intent is to promote sport development and competitive opportunities for the broader community.

Limited space for 2025 tournament bookings is still available. Applications for the following dates will be reviewed and considered:

• June 7 & 8
• June 21 & 22
• July 12 & 13
• July 26 & 27
• Sept 13 & 14
• September 27 & 28
• October 18 & 19

Complete a Rental Request Form with your tournament request to be considered for the 2025 playing season by May 4, 2025.

Will there be any equipment provided?

Nets are provided, participants will need to bring their own paddles and balls for gameplay.

How much is it to play?

There is no fee for the daily one-hour booking, online reservation is required. Additional fees are required for weekly or tournament rentals.

Does the 1-hour daily court reservation include transition time to courts?

No, between each 1-hour booking is a 10-minute gap to allow groups to enter and exit off the courts.

Why do I need to make a reservation?

Reservations for Outdoor Pickleball at Confederation Beach Park allow for a consistent participant expectation of play and help with the flow of play at the facility.

How will we know if there is a rental or tournament booked?

Tournament dates will be posted on www.hamilton.ca/pickleball and removed from daily bookings, weekly rentals will also be removed from daily bookings.

How many courts can be reserved for a weekly rental?

Weekly rentals are for 6 courts only, remaining courts will be available for daily bookings.

What happens if weekly rentals or tournament dates are not booked?

Those allotted times will be made available for daily bookings.

What happens if there is inclement weather?

Playability of courts will be at discretion of on-site Parks staff.

Are there other outdoor locations to play Pickleball?

Yes, please see the Park Finder map below (select “Pickleball” in the filter) for all free Outdoor Pickleball locations across the City of Hamilton.

Do I need to make a reservation at the other outdoor locations?

No, only Confederation Beach Park location requires reservations for gameplay.