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Tennis Courts

Richmond Hill's outdoor tennis courts are available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis. When using the courts, please note the following information:

  • Play is limited to 45 minutes (or one match) during busy times.
  • Players are required to bring their own equipment and wear footwear that is conducive to the weather and court surface conditions.
Lit Tennis Courts
Park Name # of Courts Colour-Coated Park Location
Bayview Hill Park 5 No Spadina Rd., south of Weldrick Rd. East
Brickworks Park 3 No Wildwood Ave., north of North Lake Rd.
Crosby Park 2 No Crosby Ave., east of Newkirk Road
David Hamilton Park* 4 No Valleymede Dr., South of 16th Ave.
French Royalist Park 3 No Rollinghill Rd., south of Tower Hill Rd.
Grovewood Park 3 No Grovewood St., east of Kingshill Rd.
Headwaters Community Park 3 No Redstone Rd., south of Toporowski Ave.
Morgan Boyle Park  2 Yes Pearson Ave., north of Garden Ave.
Mount Pleasant Park 4 Yes Harding Blvd. West, east of Arnold Cres.
Newberry Park 4 Yes Bernard Ave., northeast of Norhill Ct.
Silver Stream Park 4 No Shirley Dr., south of Wayside Ave.
Stavert Park 3 Yes Regent St., east of Ellery Dr.
Tannery Park 2 No Castle Rock Dr. at Mayvern Cres.
Town Park 3 No Church St. South at Lorne Ave.

*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'.

Unlit Tennis Courts
Park Name # of Open Courts Colour-Coated Park Location
Fontainbleu Park 2 No Worthington Ave., south of Bloomington Rd.
Hunter's Point Wildlife Park 2 No Hunter's Point Dr., north of Highway 7
Larrat Lea Park 2 Yes Shaftsbury Ave. at Brookside Rd.
MacLeod's Landing Park 4 No Shirrick Dr., east of Silver Maple Rd.
Oak Ridges Lions Park 1 No Red Cardinal Trail, north of Humberland Dr.
Ozark Park 2 No Old Colony Rd., east of Yonge St.
Pine Farm Park 1 No Ashfield Dr., north of Bayswater Ave.
Raccoon Park 2 Yes Coons Rd., north of Greyfriars Ave.
Rocking Horse Ranch 2  Yes Hunting Ridges Drive, east of Jefferson Forest Dr.
Russell Farm Park 4 No Bantry Ave., west of Bayview Ave.
Russell Tilt Park 3 No Blackforest Dr., North of Regatta Ave.
William Harrison Park 3 No Colesbrook Rd., south of Aikenhead Ave.
Willow Grove Park 2 No Frank Endean Rd., north of Major MacKenzie Dr.

 

Tennis Court Reservation Pilot Project 

The summer 2023 court reservation pilot project has ended. Remaining court bookings, until September 17, 2023 will continue. An update to the Tennis Court Reservation Project will be shared in winter 2024. 

Soccer Tennis Pilot Project – August 2023 to October 2024

The aim of this pilot is to investigate the feasibility of allowing flexibility on certain tennis courts for non-racquet sports, such as soccer tennis.

The following tennis courts are available for non-racquet sports, when they are not in use for tennis:

  • North: Pine Farm Park
  • Central: William Harrison Park 
  • South: Hunter's Point Park 

All other rules apply.

Year Round Tennis at Blackmore Tennis Club

For close to 30 years, the City and Blackmore Tennis Club (located at 114 Blackmore Avenue) have partnered to provide high quality, accessible indoor tennis to the Richmond Hill community. Blackmore Tennis Club offers an affordable membership and program plan, as well as a subsidy program for those with financial barriers.

Blackmore's Summer Tennis Club - May 1 to September 30
  • 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.

Annual Fall/Winter Programs - October 1 to April 30, 7 days a week
  • 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

Learn more about programs and memberships

Pickleball

Outdoor pickleball courts

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
Richmond Hill resident only times 

Please note that King's College Park is reserved for Richmond Hill residents only on the following days and times:

  • Monday 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Sunday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

During these hours, players may be asked to show proof of residency.

Seasonal pop up outdoor courts

Opening Wednesday, July 5, 2023

  • 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 on a few courts. 
  • Use of "Green Zone" quieter pickleball paddles is encouraged. 
  • Balls and racquets are not provided by the City.
  • All are welcome.
Indoor pickleball courts 
Drop-in and registered programming options are available for pre-registration here.

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

 

Rules of play

Rules of Play - Indoor
  • 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
Rules of Play - Outdoor

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 behavior 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.

Leagues and memberships

Saturday Ladder League Information

Indoor Pickleball Ladder League is back! Register here.

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.

Register for Richmond Hill Pickleball for updated information about the Ladder League.

 
Richmond Hill Pickleball Network  

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

 
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