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. Forgiving enough for beginners, and yet fast-paced and competitive enough for advanced players this sport is taking the world by storm.
Due to Provincial restrictions for COVID-19, indoor pickleball programs are not available at this time. See more under Outdoor Pickleball.
Visit here for important information regarding the reopening of recreation programs and services, including information relating to COVID-19 health and safety precautions and frequently asked questions.
The Lending Library for Pickleball Equipment at Burlington Seniors’ Centre provides the opportunity to borrow equipment for those wanting to play pickleball at our outdoor pickleball courts.
Residents can log in to check the availability of the equipment.
Pickleball equipment is recommended for experienced players only with all paddles and foam balls suited for noise damping while using at outdoor courts.
Other play lending equipment is available through our Play Equipment Lending Library.
We encourage residents who want to cancel to reach out to customer service as soon as possible by emailing rentals@burlington.ca. This will allow the equipment to open up for others to book and enjoy.
Free to borrow, a Credit card is required to be saved to your account when borrowing equipment. $50 per item may be applied for late, lost or damaged equipment. The deposit will be refunded to the borrower upon return of the equipment in the same condition it was borrowed.
Lending Library Frequently Asked Questions |
For a complete list of what is available through the Lending Library Pickleball Equipment Library, visit Play Equipment Lending Library
Can I pick the pick-up/return the equipment on same day? No. To reduce contact and ensure that equipment is properly sanitized between each user. Lending periods are: Monday from 11 a.m. to Wednesday 10 a.m., Wednesday from 11 a.m. to Friday 10 a.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to Monday 10 a.m. Can I make a booking by phone or in-person? No. At this time, we are asking residents to book their equipment using our online platform through liveandplay.burlington.ca. Is the equipment being cleaned and disinfected? Yes. Our staff have been trained to clean and disinfect the equipment properly before being handed out and upon return. When filing out the online borrowing agreement, it asks how many people will attend? What do I put? You can leave this blank or put in a 1 to indicate that one person will pick up the equipment. Do you provide pick up and drop off of the Pickleball Equipment? No, the City does not provide pick up or drop off of the Pickleball equipment. The borrower must return the equipment on the due date indicated on lending contract. What if I lose one piece of the play equipment? A credit card will need to be saved on your account in the Financial Information section. Your account will be charged the $50 fee to replace the item. Please take care to ensure all pieces are returned together. I no longer need the pickleball equipment. Can I cancel? We encourage residents who want to cancel to reach out to customer service as soon as possible by emailing rentals@burlington.ca. This will allow the equipment to open up for others to book and enjoy. |
The City works to continually evolve pickleball opportunities for residents. Outdoor Pickleball Courts are available for 3 and 4 season use.
See details and links below for more information on 3-season and 4-season courts:
Outdoor Court Care and Use |
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Playing Outdoor Pickleball |
Before you Play:
Game Play:
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Understanding your level is important to join lessons or recreational play with others of similar skills.
Pickleball programming is organized by player skill level. To help determine your level of play, we have developed a rating chart starting with beginners at a 1.0 to advanced players at a 5.0. Please determine your skill level to fit into a program that is best suited for you.
Please familiarize yourself with the following expectations that will help all players enjoy a respectful game with clear guidelines. These guidelines are intended to orient players to procedures in place, sportsman-like conduct expected, and to help ensure clarity on controversial calls.
City of Burlington pickleball programs and Recreational Play opportunities are designed to create welcoming and inclusive play environments where interactions are respectful, social, and encourage success.
Pickleball Player Etiquette |
Please note that it is not the role of staff members to police appropriate court behavior. It is the expectation that all players agree to the following guidelines and self-regulate to ensure compliance. Staff will monitor issues, and ask players not adhering to guidelines to remove themselves from the program if they contravene etiquette rules of play. Repeated incidents will result in enforcement of the City of Burlington Zero Tolerance Policy.
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