Pickleball
Pickleball is taking Vaughan by storm — and we’re here for it! New to the sport? Seasoned competitor? Just pickleball-curious? There’s a way for everyone to get in on the fun. Discover everything you need to play, learn and connect with Vaughan’s growing pickleball community.
What is pickleball?
Pickleball is an emerging sport experiencing a popularity boom in Canada. Pickleball is a paddleball sport, combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is played with a paddle and a wiffleball (a plastic ball with holes) on a badminton-sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. It can also be played on a tennis court with line painting modifications. The sport can be played as doubles or singles and is enjoyed by all ages and skill levels.
Contact Us
Vaughan City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
For facility-related inquires:
Facilities and Parks Delivery
Email: service@vaughan.ca
For programming-related inquires:
Recreation Services
Email: rec@vaughan.ca
FREE Learn-to-Play Pickleball Clinics
We’re excited to bring you an elevated pickleball experience! We’ve teamed up with Elevation Athletics, our new partner set to deliver a fresh, high-quality learn-to-play experience for adults (18+) starting in Spring 2026. But you don’t have to wait until then to get in on the action. You can register for a free learn-to-play pickleball clinic (for both beginner and intermediate players) and experience Elevation Athletics’ engaging, instructional approach firsthand. If you're new to the sport, this is the perfect starting point to learn the game and meet other players. These clinics are hands-on, skill-building lessons led by expert instructors. Spaces are limited! Register below!
Learn to Play Pickleball
Ready to learn the game everyone’s talking about? Our registered weekly learn-to-play pickleball programs are designed for beginners (kids, youth (coming soon!), adults, older adults), helping you build confidence, master the fundamentals and discover just how fun this sport can be. Programs are available fall, winter, spring and summer!
Pickleball Summer Camps
Serve, rally and play your way through summer! Our pickleball camp combines skill-building, teamwork and fun, helping kids learn game fundamentals while building confidence on and off the court. Summer camp program offerings come online in February.
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Drop-in Pickleball Play
Drop in for casual play at community centres across Vaughan and join fellow players in structured rotational play. View locations and schedules below and register now with your PerfectMind account up to seven (7) days in advance of the desired timeslot (up to four (4) days in advance for non-residents).
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Outdoor Dedicated and Shared-use Courts
There are currently 21 outdoor locations and 44 courts across Vaughan to enjoy pickleball on a first-come, first-served basis. Find a court near you:
About Vaughan’s Pickleball Study
Pickleball continues to grow across Vaughan, and the City is expanding opportunities to play. Following the City’s Pickleball Study conducted in 2021–2022, which included extensive community feedback, new shared-use and dedicated pickleball courts have been introduced across the city, with more on the way. Using the findings, the City identified key sites to retrofit existing tennis courts for shared use, while planning for dedicated pickleball courts to meet increasing demand.
Questions? Email the Parks Infrastructure Planning and Development department at service@vaughan.ca or call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281.