Pickleball is an age-friendly, easy to learn sport that offers progressive challenge to all levels of players. Visit our Adult Programs page for pickleball opportunities.
Check out the different options for pickleball players.
Registered and drop in Pickleball |
Drop in open PickleballOpen to ages 19+ and all levels during designated times. This is a drop-in opportunity where you can reserve seven days ahead to book a spot. You only pay for a one-time play. Explore drop in open Pickleball Register for indoor Pickleball (levels 0.5 to 3.5+)This is a registered program where you can sign up for entire session of pickleball to play for consecutive weeks. Play level is indicated and players must play to level advertised. You must register and pay for the entire session to play. |
Instructional Pickleball |
We offer two-hour instructional Pickleball classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays at Tansley Woods Community Centre. Participant to instructor ratio is limited to maximize personalized attention. Lessons have prerequisite and recommended skill levels. Join the appropriate level to improve skills with drills and information tailored to your level of play. Explore instructional Pickleball Register for a classYou can register for one class or multiple classes at a time. ScheduleSearch our Pickleball Clinics for available class days and times. Types of classesWe offer one of the following types of classes each week:
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You can request to book an indoor court. Find out more about renting a gym for pickleball play.
Enjoy designated pickleball courts in our neighbourhood parks. Bring your own equipment as needed and share the courts with other players.
The hours for pickleball play are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the exception of the Pickleball Book-a-Court program at Palmer Park. See the Book-a-Court hours of play below.
View our outdoor Pickleball court locations open Spring to Fall.
Beginning May 11, 2025, Pickleball court bookings will be available for the Palmer, Leighland, and Tansley Woods Pickleball courts.
A link to Pickleball online booking will be available at a later date.
For general inquiries and maintenance of the outdoor courts, call 905-335-7777 or email.
Exclusion dates |
Exclusion dates at Palmer Park:
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Why are we extending the booking to Leighland and Tansley Woods Park courts? |
Following a successful pilot at Palmer Park and positive community feedback, the book-a-court program is being expanded to additional locations. |
I don’t see anyone on the court, can I use it? |
Anyone can use the court as long as it’s available. If it’s booked, feel free to visit other locations within the city. Other listings are available on our Outdoor Play page. Players using courts without reservation must allow access when a party with a paid reservation arrives. Reserve a spot ahead to avoid disappointment. |
How many bookings can I make in a day? |
We asked that participants limit their booking to once per day to ensure everyone has the opportunity to play. Your booking may be cancelled if it’s booked more than once per day. |
Why are there some dates blocked out this summer? |
Some dates are excluded this summer due to tournaments and Pickleball Club activities at Palmer Park. Exclusion dates at Palmer Park:
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The court is closed due to extreme weather. Can I ask for a refund? |
Yes, when Environment Canada issues a weather alert, you can request a refund by emailing weathercancel@burlington.ca |
I see there are some Sport Ambassadors around the court. Can they help us? |
Sports Ambassadors are there to help with any questions or feedback. |
Why is the booking open to 24 hours only and available only once per day? |
The booking system ensures that everyone has a fair opportunity to enjoy the courts. By allowing each resident to book once per day within the 24-hour window, we can maximize access and ensure that more people can participate and enjoy the program. |
I want to try Pickleball, but I don’t want to commit to buying any equipment. Can I borrow the paddle somewhere? |
You can borrow the Pickleball equipment for free from Play Equipment Lending Library. Reserve one today! |
Do you want to provide feedback on the pickleball program? |
Email us your feedback. |
Understanding your skill level is important to join lessons or recreational play with others of similar skills. Pickleball programs are organized by player skill level to ensure appropriate safety and challenge.
To help you determine your level of play, answer this self-test honestly to find suitable activities that will be both enjoyable, social and provide appropriate challenge to develop. Staff are available if you would like unbiased assessments and recommendations to meet your needs and interests.
What level am I - self evaluation |
All registered programs follow a progression according to skill level. Identify the level that suits your abilities best. You will need to determine your skill level in order to fit into a program. Pickleball Adult 19+ and Adult 55+The City of Burlington is offering registered pickleball programs for players of all levels - from those new to the sport, returning after injury, beginner and recreational intermediate players who enjoy fast, agile game play. Identify the level that suits your abilities best. Instructors and staff are happy to assist. Advanced players who choose to play in programs designed for less advanced players will be asked to play down to the program level advertised in all cases. What level am I?All Pickleball programs are organized by player skill level. We recommend that you determine your skill level in order to fit into a program that is suited to your learning needs. Find the level from 1.0-5.0 which aligns with most of your skills. As a guide, most recreational players will rank in the 1.0-2.0 levels due to speed, accuracy, consistency and agility requirements. 2.0-3.0 levels will be for very capable recreational players. 3.0-4.0 are highly effective, fast and agile players able to position the ball consistently, while 4.5 and 5.0 levels are highly proficient trained athletes often able to compete at a regional, provincial or national level. What if I choose the wrong level?No problem! Our staff and instructors will help you through any class which is a little too demanding for your skill level, and will suggest a better program fit for you moving forward. Our goal is to keep learning challenging and playing fun, instructors may alter drills to meet your skills. More advanced players who choose to remain in programs that are designed for less advanced players will be asked to play down to the program level advertised in all cases. What level am I?Level 1.0
Level 1.5
Level 2.0
Level 2.5
Level 3.0
Level 3.5
Level 4.0
Level 4.5
Level 5.0
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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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