Programs
Pickleball
Pickleball
Pickleball is a paddle-racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a small court, singles and doubles use strategy and positioning to score up to 11 points. It is a game that is entertaining for players of all ages and skill levels.
The City of Hamilton offers both indoor and outdoor Pickleball opportunities for residents at various locations.
Indoor Pickleball
Drop in for a game of pickleball for 18+. All skill levels welcome. Recreational level paddles and balls are available.
Please note, to view programs at preferred location, select facility name in "Location" filter."
Please note: Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre and Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre locations require a seniors club membership to participate. Please call or visit the location for more information.
| MON | 8:30 am - 11:30 am Pickleball 18+ Westmount Recreation Centre | 8:45 am - 4 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Outdoor Courts | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pickleball 18+Valley Park Community Centre | 9:30 am - 11 am Pickleball 55+ Sackville Seniors Centre | 10:00am-1:00pm Pickleball 18+ Central Memorial Recreation Centre | 11:00am-1:00pm Pickleball 55+ Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre | 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pickleball 18+ Westmount Recreation Centre | 12:30pm-2:30pm Pickleball 55+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre Recreation Centre | 2:30pm-4:30pm Pickleball 55+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre Recreation Centre | 3:15pm - 4:45pm Pickleball 18+ Winona Community Centre | 7:30pm - 9:00 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts |
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| TUE | 8:45 am - 4 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Outdoor Courts | 8:45 am - 11:00 am Pickleball 18+ Westmount Recreation Centre | 9:00 am - 11:15 am Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Huntington Park Recreation Centre | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pickleball Intro 18+ Ancaster Rotary Centre | 12:30pm - 3:30 pm Pickleball 18+ Ancaster Rotary Centre | 2:30pm-4:45pm Pickleball 18+ Winona Community Centre | 6:00pm - 7:30pm Pickleball 18+ Dalewood Recreation Centre | ||
| WED | 8:45 am - 4 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Outdoor Courts | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Valley Park Community Centre | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Huntington Park Recreation Centre | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Winona Community Centre | 11:00 am - 2:30pm Pickleball 18+ Westmount Recreation Centre | 12:30pm - 3:45 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 1:30pm-3:30pm Pickleball 18+ Dundas Lions Memorial Recreation Centre | 5:30pm-7:30pm Pickleball 18+ Dundas Lions Memorial Recreation Centre | 7:00pm - 8:30pm Pickleball 55+ Sackville Seniors Centre | ||
| THU | 8:45 am - 4 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Outdoor Courts | 9:00am - 11:00 am Pickleball 55+ Learn to Play Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 11:00am - 12:30pm Pickleball 55+ Beginners Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 11:00 am -3:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Valley Park Community Centre | 12:00pm -3:30pm Pickleball 18+ Ancaster Rotary Centre | 12:30pm -2:30pm Pickleball 18+ Bennetto Community Centre | 3:15pm - 4:45pm Pickleball 18+ Winona Community Centre | 5:00 pm-7:00pm Pickleball 18+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre | 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm Pickleball 18+ Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre | 6:45pm - 8:45pm Pickleball 18+ Bennetto Community Centre | 7:00 pm-9:00pm Pickleball 55+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre |
| FRI | 6:30 am - 11:00 am Pickleball 18+ Westmount Recreation Centre | 8:45 am - 4 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Outdoor Courts | 9:00am - 3:30pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 9:00 am - 10:30 am Pickleball 18+ Winona Community Centre | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Pickleball 18+ Central Memorial Recreation Centre | 12:30pm-2:30pm Pickleball 55+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Pickleball 55+ Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre | 2:30pm-4:30pm Pickleball 55+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre | 5:15pm - 8:15pm Pickleball 55+ Sackville Seniors Centre | ||
| SAT | 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Pickleball 55+ Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre Indoor Courts | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pickleball 18+ Ancaster Rotary Centre | 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm Pickleball 18+ Bennetto Community Centre | 2:00 pm-4:00pm Pickleball 18+ Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre | 2:15pm - 4:15 pm Pickleball 55+ Sackville Hill Senior Centre | |||||
| SUN | 9:15am - 11:15am Pickleball 55+ Sackville Hill Senior Centre | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Pickleball 18+ Central Memorial Recreation Centre |
CLOSURE NOTICE:
November 1, 2024: The Pickleball courts at Confederation Beach Park are closed for the season. Courts will reopen in Spring 2025.
Confederation Beach Park Outdoor Pickleball Courts
2024 Season
The Confederation Beach Park outdoor pickleball courts are scheduled to open April 16, for casual play. Beginning May 17 online reservation is required and available in advance at 7 am the day prior for all available times the following day. Individuals are encouraged to book one court per timeslot and two timeslots per day as a courtesy to other players. Pickleball court bookings are not monitored by City staff.
Book Outdoor Pickleball Court (seasonal)
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact [email protected]
Seasonally there are four 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. These booking are requested and reviewed in February each season.
All available dates for the 2024 season have been allocated. 2025 season dates coming soon! Stay Tuned!
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 2024 tournament bookings is still available. Applications for the following dates will be reviewed and considered:
- June 8 & 9
- June 22 & 23
- July 13 & 14
- July 27 &28
- August 10& 11
- September 28 & 29
NEW: Complete a Rental Application Form and email completed form to [email protected] with your tournament request to be considered for the 2024 playing season.
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.
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
April 2, 2024 to June 30, 2024: Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre, Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
(Admission required, only available for play to older adults 55+)
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Pickleball
Rules, Etiquette & Rotational Play
The City of Hamilton is committed to fostering a recreational environment where there is Respect for yourself, Respect for others, and Responsibility for your actions
Please
Rotational System
A Next-Four-Up system will be utilized.
Players waiting for a court will sit or place their paddle on a bench or designated area in order of arrival.
The next four (4) players on the bench, get the next available court.
If one or more of these players wishes to wait to play with someone else, they relinquish their spot in line. No one moves up in line; but, individuals may move back in line.
Moving of paddles will only be an option when there are enough players to continuously rotate on all courts. Eg. Four players cannot isolate themselves on a court and ask remaining players to rotate on the remaining courts.
It is the expectation that everyone has equal playing time, regardless of their skill level.
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