Tennis and Pickleball

*Please note the tennis courts at David Hamilton Park are used for indoor tennis from October 1 to April 30. Please also see the Blackmore Tennis Club section below for 'Summer Hours at David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts'.

The following five designated courts can be permitted in one hour increments:

• Mount Pleasant Park (lit) - Courts 3 and 4, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Courts 1 and 2 are for public drop-in use only)
• Headwaters Community Park (lit) - Court 3, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.  (Courts 1 and 2 are for public drop-in use only)
• Russell Farm Park (unlit) - Courts 3 and 4, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Courts 1 and 2 are for public drop- in use only)

Courts at all other locations are for public drop-in use only.

1. Log in to your personalized ActiveRH Account or create a new account if you don’t already have one
2. Click on the Facility Availability icon and select “Tennis Court Rental”
3. Calendar view for available dates and times are shown on Facility Openings Calendar view 
4. Apply payment for your permit
5. Keep your permit with you (paper copy or email as proof of purchase) when you are at the tennis courts. You may be asked to show your permit to Community Standards staff. Please be prepared to present your permit when asked

• Private and semi-private lessons, group lessons, camps, round robins and house leagues

• Members can book up to eight days in advance
• The Club has access to all courts with the exception of the following public hours: Tuesdays 7-10 p.m. and Saturdays 4-7 p.m.
• No court fees for members during the outdoor season

• Tennis skills development, lessons and camps for non-member residents
• Free lessons each week for residents and families with financial challenges who are new to tennis and interested in learning the sport
• Pro shop with equipment and services
• Recently resurfaced tennis courts

Summer Hours at David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts - May 1 to September 30

David Hamilton Park Tennis Courts are open to the public during the following times:

• Tuesdays 7-10 p.m. (all courts)
• Saturdays 4-7 p.m. (all courts)

On all other days and times the courts are reserved for Blackmore Tennis Club members.

• Private and semi-private lessons, group lessons, camps, round robins and house leagues, inter-county leagues and tournaments
• Members can book courts online up to eight days in advance
• Tennis skills development, lessons and camps for non-member residents
• Free lessons each week for residents and families with financial challenges who are new to tennis and interested in learning the sport
• Pro shop with equipment and services

Permanent courts

• King’s College Park - two dedicated pickleball courts (note resident only times below)
• Town Park - two dual purpose courts lined for tennis and pickleball
• Grovewood Park - one dual purpose court lined for tennis and pickleball
• Morgan Boyle Park - one dual purpose court lined for tennis and pickleball
• Oak Ridges Lions Club Park – one dual purpose court lined for tennis and pickleball
• Russell Farm Park – two dual purpose courts lined for tennis and pickleball

Seasonal pop up outdoor courts

• Richmond Green Park - 10 courts available for public use daily, 8:30 a.m. to dusk 
  

The courts are located at the north-west side of the park, off the ring road towards the Richmond Green Skateboard Park, near parking lot D. 

Notes: 

• Times are subject to change without notice.
• Nets are provided 
• Use of "Green Zone" quieter pickleball paddles is encouraged. 
• Balls and racquets are not provided by the City.
• All are welcome.

Please note: Drop-in sessions on Sundays are specific to skill level. Please only register for one session for your skill level. The City reserves the right to remove participants who have registered for more than one skill level. We ask that all participants adhere to the rules.

View all pickleball programs

• Players must check in and wait outside the gym until the previous session is finished
• Players will be assigned to courts by the City staff or volunteers
• Warm-up is limited to 3 minutes
• Scoring is first team to 9 points. Hard stop, no tiebreaker. If the session is not at capacity, the City staff or volunteers may change scoring to 11 points, hard stop.
• Players must announce the correct scores before each serve
• Once you reach the score limit, you must leave the court and put your paddles back in the appropriate, winners or losers, box. Only program staff/volunteer will be permitted to move paddles
• Players must switch partners for their next match, please do not play with the same partner for the entire drop in session
• The City staff or volunteers will advise which players are next to play

Code of Conduct

• Richmond Hill will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes abusive, disrespectful behaviour or language, vandalism, violation of City Bylaws and Standards
• All players must follow the rules of play and rotation of play
• Violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including a ban from the facility

When using the courts, please follow the rules of play listed below:

• Players are to follow the code of conduct.
• Courts are for Pickleball only. No other activity is acceptable.
• Doubles play only, singles play is not permitted if players are waiting.
• Courts 1 - 4 are for Beginner/Novice level players. Use the Paddle Rack/Line provided for rotations on these courts.
• Courts 5 – 10 are for Intermediate/Advanced level players. Use the Paddle Rack/Line provided for rotations on these courts.
• Warm-up is limited to 3 minutes
• All games are played to 11.  Hard stop, no tiebreaker.
• Players must announce the correct scores before each serve.
• For everyone’s safety, if a ball from another court enters your court or your ball enters another court, call “BALL” and stop play. Replay any point affected by the interference of a ball.
• Once the game is finished, leave the courts and call out “COURT” so the next group waiting knows it’s their turn to play.
• Waiting players must place one paddle per player in the next open spot on the paddle rack/line.
• Players waiting to play must remain outside the court area.

Code of Conduct:

• Richmond Hill will not tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct. This includes abusive, disrespectful behaviour or language, vandalism, violation of City Bylaws and Standards.

• All players must follow the rules of play and rotation of play.
• Violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including a facility ban.
• The City of Richmond Hill is not responsible for loss of personal belongings. Use at own risk.
• The City of Richmond Hill reserves the right to permit the courts for programs.

Please report any damage to 905-771-8800.  In case of emergency, contact 911.

Indoor Pickleball Ladder League will be back in the fall! Subscribe to this page to receive updates by clicking 'Receive email updates' below.

How does the Ladder League Work?

Ladder Leagues are competitive!  You will play with players who are at similar skill levels and your ranking on a ladder is based upon your winning percentage (the ratio of points won to total points possible).

Players will move up or down the ladder based upon their winning percentage. The ladder captain will determine who moves up or down from one ladder to another.  Movement between ladders will be based on consistent rankings over time and must be agreed to by each captain and the league convenor.

Each week, players will be placed in groups of 5 in the order of their ranking on the ladder for match play. Because this is a new league, we will use self-rankings. You are expected to play every week unless you inform the captain that you will be absent. 

All players will play a min of 4-5 matches in a round robin fashion and matches will be predetermined based on your ranking. Your playing partner will be predetermined each week and for each game. 

Guidelines for Play

Five players will be assigned to a court, and a schedule of playing partners will be provided each week. One person will sit off and record the score. They will enter the score online. Be sure to enter the correct score as points are awarded for games won, and points won.

Players must call out the score before each serve.

Games are first team to 11. Hard stop at 11 points.

The league will run on the Richmond Hill Pickleball Network, and all players must commit to play each week. If you are unable to play, you must inform the captain.

There are no make-up games or refunds for missed games.

To participate in round robins, ladders and leagues, register to become a member of Richmond Hill Pickleball. All skill levels are welcome to join!

Register for Richmond Hill Pickleball