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 is Back for Fall!

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How Does the Ladder League Work?

Ladder Leagues are competitive and fun! You’ll be matched with players of similar skill levels, and your ranking on the ladder is based on a points system for games won and lost. Players move up or down the ladder each week based on their performance.

Here’s how it works:

• Court Assignments: Each week, you’ll be assigned to a court with 4 or 5 players based on your Global Pickleball Network (GPN) rating. Your progress on the ladder will then depend on your points won or lost each week.
• Default Players: If you’ve registered and paid for the league, you’re considered a “default player.” This means you’re expected to play each week and will be booked to play if you confirm your spot on the network event page. If you can’t make a session, you must remove yourself from the event.

Game Play:

• Games: Each player will play four games with different partners. You'll sit out one game if five players are assigned to your court. If only four players are assigned, you’ll play an extra game determined in advance by the league convenor.
• Scorekeeping: Players are responsible for recording and entering their scores online within 12 hours of match completion. Make sure to enter the correct score, as points are awarded for both games won and lost, including points won.
• Calling the Score: Players must call out the score before each serve.
• Game Format: Games are played to 11 points, with a hard stop at 11.

Guidelines for Play:

• Schedule: A schedule of playing partners will be provided to all players and posted on the league network page.
• Event Confirmation: If you can’t play, withdraw from the event by logging into the network, finding the specific event, and removing your name. A confirmation email is sent 24 hours before the event starts. You must use the event link to confirm or withdraw by 3 PM the day before. If you do not confirm, you will not be booked to play. Be sure to check the event page to see that you have confirmed.

Important Notes:

• 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