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Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport played either indoors or outdoors between two teams of one or two players. The game combines elements of tennis and badminton but differs in that it has a non-volley zone. View the How To Play Pickleball (PDF)

On this page:

  • Outdoor Courts 
  • Pop-up Courts
  • Drop-in Pickleball 
  • Adult Registered Indoor Pickleball
  • Seniors Registered Indoor Pickleball 
  • How to Register

Outdoor Courts

The Dawdy Park Pickleball courts are open daily from dawn until dusk and are available for public play at all times outside of the Pickleball Group hours posted below. The Dawdy Park is located at 80 Hartley Avenue in Paris.

The County of Brant has recently painted lines in some of our Tennis Courts to also allow for Pickleball play. These locations include:

Burford Tennis Courts
  • Courts available: 2
  • Location: Burford Community Centre, 14 Potter Drive, Burford
  • Access: General public can use the courts from 7:00 am to dark. Gates are not locked at this location.
Mount Pleasant Tennis Courts
  • Courts available: 2
  • Location: Mount Pleasant Park, 555 Burtch Road, Mount Pleasant
  • Access: General public can use the courts from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm. Gates are not locked at this location. After dusk you can activate lights by turning on the switch located on parks shed.
St. George Tennis Courts 
  • Courts available: 2

  • Location: Gaukel Memorial Community Centre, 7 Gaukel Drive, St. George

  • Access: Key purchase is required.

    • The tennis courts are open daily to the public (with the purchase of a key) from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm outside of the St. George Tennis Club hours. Visit the Tennis webpage for hours 
    • To turn on and off the lights, push the green or red button inside the box on the side of the concrete bunker located on the north side of the tennis courts
    • Pickleball Hours: 
      • Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 am to 11:00 am
      • Thursdays 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
    • Tennis Playing Hours:
      • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 8:00 am to 11:00 am
      • Mondays 6:00 - 8:30 pm 

Pop-up Courts

The County of Brant is pleased to offer pop-up Pickleball Court. These courts require players to bring their own net, paddles and balls. The pop-up courts are located at:

  • Optimist Park - Paris
  • Bemrose Park - Paris
  • Rest Acres Ridge - Paris 
  • Sunny Hill Park - St George

Don't have equipment? The County of Brant has partnered with the County of Brant Public Library to offer residents the opportunity to borrow all equipment needed including a net, paddles & balls. Visit the Brant Public Library website for more full details. Please note, residents will need to have an account/library card to borrow equipment.

Drop-In Indoor Pickleball 

 Co-ed Adult Pickleball

Ages: 18+

Fee: $7.00 per visit

  • Fridays - 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • No program Mar 14, Feb 28
  • Location: Scotland Community Centre Gymnasium 

Adult Registered Indoor Pickleball 

Adult co-ed pickleball runs weekly, all skill levels are welcome. Players will organize into teams weekly and call their own games. Staff will be onsite to help mediate and to ensure game play runs smoothly.

  • Ages: 18+
  • Adult (18-54) Fee: $56.00
  • Senior (55+) Fee: $48.00
North Ward Public School in Paris
  • Tuesdays, April 15 to May 27, 2025
  • Times: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Register

Sojourn Church in Paris
  • Wednesdays, April 16 to June 14, 2025
  • Times: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Register

Sacred Heart School in Paris
  • Fridays, April 25 to May 30, 2025
  • Times: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Register 

Seniors Registered Indoor Pickleball

Enjoy indoor pickleball, whether you're an experienced player or just starting out. With 3 courts available, there's room for everyone. 

Senior Open Play Pickleball - Cedarview

Sign up is required for each day you wish to play, and registration closes at 8:00 am on the program day.

  • Ages: 55+
  • Location: Cedarview Church, Paris
  • Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
  • Days: Thursdays - 9:30 am to 11:30 am (No play Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27 & April 24)

Register

Senior Open Play Pickleball - Sojourn

Sign up is required for each day you wish to play, and registration closes at 8:00 am on the program day.

  • Ages: 55+
  • Location: Sojourn Church, Paris
  • Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • Times: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Register

Senior Intermediate Pickleball - Sojourn Church

This level of play is ideal for those who consider themselves avid pickleball players and are looking for a higher level of competition.

  • Ages: 55+
  • Location: Sojourn Church, Paris
  • When: Tuesday - 1:00-3:00 pm
  • When: Thursday - 11:00 am-1:00 pm

Register

How to Register

  • View the latest Community Services Guide online for activity information, dates and activity codes. 
  • Login to your account or create a new account on our COBConnect webpage 
  • Register for your activities
  • If you experience any difficulty signing up after registration is open, contact Community Services at 519.442.1944 during regular business hours. (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) 

Seniors Indoor Pickleball

  • Sign up is required for each day you wish to play
  • Registration closes at 8:00 am, on the program day.
  • Seniors must purchase a Pickleball Visit Pass prior to registering for a Pickleball time.
  • Purchase your Pickleball Visit Pass online on the COB Connect Webpage, under “Memberships” or in person at the Brant Sports Complex.

Purchase Pickleball Visit Pass 

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