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Sports Courts

There are tennis and pickleball courts available for public use in West Vancouver.

Please view the list below for locations.

Court Usage

All courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis if there are no District lessons scheduled for the court. Please restrict games to 30 minutes if others are waiting.

Courts are used all year unless otherwise indicated. Please note that roller hockey is not permitted on the courts during tennis season (May to October).

Court Locations

Pickleball Advisory Roundtable

The Pickleball Advisory Roundtable is up and running. Representatives from West Van Players and North Shore Pickleball Club have joined other residents with backgrounds in sport, recreation, and mediation, and are working with staff to create a collaborative and supportive environment for this growing sport, while balancing and respecting public concerns.

Questions? 604-925-7275 | [email protected]

March 12, 2024 Update

Beginning this summer, the District will begin construction of four new outdoor pickleball courts in Ambleside Park. This project comes as a result of recommendations from the Pickleball Advisory Roundtable, established in October 2023, to support the growth of pickleball in our community.

The new courts will be situated south of the Spirit Trail, on H Field, a gravel field which is currently primarily used for parking. The placement of the courts meets with recommendations from Pickleball BC regarding noise mitigation.

An acoustic assessment in Ambleside Park was conducted in 2022 with results showing no significant impact on noise levels between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. The nearest residences on Marine Drive are a considerable distance away, providing ample space between the courts and homes. In addition, an acoustic curtain will be installed on the east and south sides of the courts to reduce sound transmission and protect the courts against dust.

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with completion expected in the fall of 2024. A budget of $350,000 has been allocated to building the new pickleball courts, which will provide additional recreational facilities.


Background

At their closed meeting on Monday, March 4, Council approved the recommendation to allocate $350,000 to construct four outdoor pickleball courts at Ambleside Park as recommended by the Pickleball Advisory Roundtable and to release their decision for public information at the March 11, 2024, regular Council meeting.

The creation of pickleball courts in Ambleside Park aligns with Council’s Strategic Plan 2024–2025 and the 2012 Parks Master Plan.


Council’s Strategic Plan 2024–2025
•    Objective 6.4: Expand recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.


2012 Parks Master Plan
•    Provide diverse and entertaining opportunities for physical activities and social connections.
 

Pickleball Update January 25, 2024

In April 2022, Council directed staff to install four temporary pickleball courts on one of the two sports courts in Normanby Park. Recently, the Pickleball Advisory Roundtable met with staff and recommended that the four pickleball courts located at Normanby Park be made permanent, dedicated pickleball courts. Updated signage will be installed at Normanby Park in the upcoming weeks.

Hugo Ray Park pickleball update