Pickleball
The City offers pickleball drop-in programs at a variety of locations. Pickleball is a ‘tennis-like' racket game played with two or four people on a badminton sized court. The paddles used are light-weight and solid, used to hit a large hollow plastic ball. It can be easy enough for anybody to play and will provide a good workout for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Pickleball is not offered on statutory holidays and the schedules below may change for school holidays including; P.D.Days., March Break and winter break.
New 55+ Brantford Pickleball Pass
The Brantford Pickleball Pass offers adults ages 55 or over unlimited indoor pickleball play for an entire year! This special pass is only available to those ages 55 or over and can only be purchased after January 2, 2024 if you are renewing or buying a Beckett Recreation Centre or Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Facility Membership as an add on.
55+ Brantford Pickleball Pass Rates
All rates include one full year of unlimited pickleball play at City of Brantford Community Centres and the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre during pickleball drop-in times listed below.
- Beckett Recreation Centre Membership holders: $159.13 including tax
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre annual Facility Membership holders: $159.13 including tax
Players ages 54 and under, and Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Pool and Weight Room Only Membership pass holders will be required to pay regular drop-in or 10-visit punch card rates to participate.)
For questions, you can email us at communityrecreation@brantford.ca or give us a call at 519-759-4150.
| Location | Day | Time/Level | Age | Drop-in rates |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Monday | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Monday (no program December 30) |
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 13 years and over |
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| Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street) |
Tuesday |
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Recreational), 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Beginner/New Player), 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and over |
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| Beckett Recreation Centre (219 Colborne Street) |
Tuesday (no program December 24 and December 31) |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Tuesday (no program December 24 and December 31) |
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and over |
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| Beckett Recreation Centre (219 Colborne Street) | Wednesday (no program December 18, December 25 and January 1) |
9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Wednesday (no program December 25 and January 1) |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Wednesday (no program December 25 and January 1) |
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and over |
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Thursday (no program December 26 and January 2) |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street) | Thursday (no program December 26 and January 2) |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Beginner/New Player), 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years or over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Thursday (no program December 26 and January 2) |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Branlyn Community Centre (238 Brantwood Park Road) | Thursday (no program December 26 and January 2) |
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Friday (no program December 27) |
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Sunday (December 29 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Open Skill) and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cancelled |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recreational) and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Competitive) |
13 years and over |
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Outdoor pickleball courts
Brantford outdoor courts are available to pre-book for Steve Brown Sports Complex at 12 Edge Street, Kiwanis Field at Kiwanis Way and Dufferin Park at 164 St. Paul Avenue, as weather permits. Equipment is not provided.
View the Outdoor Courts webpage
Email us or call 519-759-4150 for more information.
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