Pickleball combines badminton, tennis and table tennis and is played with a paddle and a pickleball (perforated ball). Pickleball courts have similar dimensions to doubles badminton courts. The net is like a tennis net but mounted two inches lower.
Recreational pickleball is offered across the city through public and club courts, including 84 outdoor courts. To meet the growing popularity and demand for pickleball in Mississauga, the City is building additional courts. You can also search online for local pickleball clubs or leagues in your area.
Playing surfaces vary across locations.
There are 21 outdoor neighbourhood parks with shared tennis and pickleball courts. Bring your equipment and share the courts with other players at the following locations:
There are three facilities in the city with dedicated pickleball courts. Bring your equipment and share the courts with other players at the following locations:
New courts are expected to open in 2025.
| Location | Dedicated courts | Shared courts |
|---|---|---|
| John “Bud” Cleary Park | 1 | 1 |
| St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School (Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board) | 4 | 0 |
| Zonta Meadows | 4 | 0 |
Pickleball is offered through registered weekly programs, drop-in opportunities and lessons for beginners. You can find indoor programs at 10 community centres across the city, with more than 150 hours of play available each week.
Enjoy drop-in play during scheduled times. Arrive early, as space is limited.
View drop-in schedules and locations
This program introduces the fundamentals of pickleball. Players learn the basics of the game, including court positioning, core shots and scoring.
Sign up for a full season of weekly pickleball.
If you would like to rent a gym to play pickleball, contact the City at 905‑615‑4100.
Prepare to play at a City pickleball court.
You will need to supply your own pickleball paddle and ball. Always wear appropriate footwear and adjust your playing style based on the playing surface. Some players also choose to wear protective eyewear.
Pickleball is a low-impact sport that’s safe to play. It doesn’t involve a lot of running or jumping, making it ideal for anyone who wants to stay active but might have mobility issues. To avoid injury, always stretch and warm up before playing and use proper form.
Refer to the signs posted at tennis and pickleball court locations for rules, regulations and behaviour guidelines.
When an outdoor pickleball court is already full, you may have to wait until a court becomes available. Players may choose to play doubles instead of singles to allow more people to play.
You can also check if there are other courts nearby. If you’re playing at a public park or community centre, ask City staff if there are other courts that are less crowded.
The Tennis and Pickleball Policy outlines how the City provides support to start a community tennis or pickleball club and to build, maintain or change tennis or pickleball courts.
Efforts are underway to improve and expand the City’s pickleball programs and locations. To learn more, read the Future Directions Recreation and Parks Plans.
