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.
The Confederation Beach Park outdoor pickleball courts (Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex) are scheduled to open April 27, 2026, for casual drop-in play. Daily hours will be from 7:30am to 10:30pm.
Online reservation will start on May 1, 2026. Reservations will be required and available 48 hours in advance at 12:30pm starting April 29, 2026. Individuals are able to book one court per timeslot. Pickleball court bookings are not monitored by City staff.
Book a Court
For assistance with creating an account, how to reserve online, etc., please visit Customer Service.
Outdoor Pickleball
Seasonally there are six select opportunities available for rental at Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex (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. Groups are limited to ONE application by group and additional applications by group will not be considered. Rental fees and insurance would be required.
- Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:30pm
Complete the Rental Request Form with your request to be considered for the 2026 playing season by March 7, 2026. Groups will be awarded the opportunity via lottery system and successful groups notified the week of March 9, 2026
If you are having difficulty filling in the online form, please fill out the pdf version and email to [email protected]
The Recreation Division annually reviews tournament requests at Jennie Florence Parker Sports Complex (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. Rental fees and insurance would be required. Additional fees may be added based on tournament aspects requested.
Applications for the following dates will be reviewed and considered:
- June 6 & 7
- June 20 & 21
- July 11 & 12
- July 25 & 26
- Aug 8 & 9
- Sept 12 & 13
- September 26 & 27
Complete the Sport/Event Tournament form to be considered for the 2026 playing season by March 7, 2026. Groups will be awarded opportunity via lottery system and successful groups notified on week of March 9, 2026.
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.
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
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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.
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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