Pickleball

Pickleball Programs - View Programs & Register

Registered Programs - Pre-registration is required for registered programs. Register online at e-PLAY or pay in-person at one of our recreation facilities (A.F.L.C. or S.A.R.C.).

Pickleball Activities

The Town of Aurora is excited to offer Adult Pickleball Leagues (Beginner and Intermediate) and Learn to Play Lessons for both Adults and Youth. Programs are located at either the Aurora Family Leisure Complex or Aurora Seniors Centre. These programs are offered in partnership with our service provider Elevation Athletics, a proud affiliated club with both Pickleball Canada and Pickleball Ontario.

What to bring to your Pickleball program?

Paddles will be provided for any players that do not have their own.
Players do not need to purchase or bring any of their own equipment.
Comfortable/active clothing and running shoes recommended.

Pickleball - Aurora Seniors Association

The Aurora Seniors Association offers weekly Pickleball drop-ins at both the Aurora Seniors Centre and Aurora Family Leisure Complex for older adults 55 + yrs. For more information, please visit the Aurora Seniors Association website.

Pickleball Courts

The following pickleball courts are available for use by residents and visitors.

Edward Coltham Park
- 95 William Graham Dr. (2 pickleball courts)
Fleury Park
- 5 Aurora Heights Dr. (4 tennis courts, all courts have lines for pickleball - effective May 29)
Norm Weller Park
- 250 McClellan Way (2 tennis courts, both courts have lines for pickleball)
Thomas Coates Park
- 234 Mavrinac Boulevard (2 pickleball courts)
Trent Park
- 140 Thomas Phillips Dr. (2 pickleball courts)

Town of Aurora - General Committee Report - Pickleball Opportunities 2023

Public Courts & Pickleball Hours

Note: Drop-in play at all shared tennis/pickleball courts shall be on a first-come, first-served basis, utilizing the paddle method for pickleball and rotating on the hour for tennis.

Public Courts - Locations, Number of Courts & Pickleball Hours
Park Location & Address	# of Courts	Pickleball Hours - Public Schedule
Fleury Park 5 Aurora Heights Dr.	4	Monday \| Wednesday \| Friday \| Sunday › 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \| 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. \| 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday \| Thursday \| Saturday › 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. \| 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \| 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. \| 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Note: These dedicated times apply to Courts 3 and 4. Where there are no existing permits on Courts 1 and 2, this schedule will also apply. All permit holders are asked to have a copy of their permit on hand at all times.
Norm Weller Park 250 McClellan Way	2	Monday \| Wednesday \| Friday \| Sunday › 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. \| 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. \| 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday \| Thursday \| Saturday › 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. \| 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \| 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. \| 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Note: These times apply to Court 2. Where there are no existing permits on Court 1, this schedule will also apply. All permit holders are asked to have a copy of their permit on hand at all times.
Edward Coltham Park 95 William Graham Dr.	2	9 a.m. to dusk
Thomas Coates Park 234 Mavrinac Boulevard	2	9 a.m. to dusk
Trent Park 140 Thomas Phillips Dr.	2	9 a.m. to dusk

Pickleball Drop-In Activities

Open to participants ages 18+. Each drop-in will have a capacity of 20 players.
Drop-ins are first-come, first-served, with admissions beginning 15 minutes prior to program time.
Admission must be purchased in-person at the Customer Service Desk before participants may enter the courts. Due to high demand, participants are not permitted to pay and hold spots for others.
Regular drop-in rates apply. Pre-registration is not required.
- Adult (18 to 54) - $4.25 per single entry; $36.25 for 10 tickets
- Older Adults (55+) - $3.00 per single entry; $25.50 for 10 tickets
Most drop-ins will be unstaffed. No instruction will be provided.
Players must leave the gymnasium at the end of the designated drop-in time.
Paddles will be provided for any players that do not have their own.
Players asked to organize rotations as needed amongst themselves during drop-in times to ensure fair and equitable playing time for all.
If players are unsure of their level of play, they should review the “Pickleball Levels of Play” for guidelines and recommendations. Players are asked to attend drop-ins geared to their level and playing ability only for the enjoyment of all participants.
Schedules are subject to changes, updates and/or cancellations throughout the season. Players should check website prior to attending for most up to date schedules.

Pickleball Levels of Play

Open Play: All levels welcome
Beginner: For Levels 2.5 & Below; geared to players who have learned the skills and now want to play some games.
Intermediate: For Levels 3.0 & Below
Advanced: For Levels 3.5 & Above

For a guideline of individual's level of play, visit the IPTPA website (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association) to view the rankings and assessments.

A.F.L.C. Adult Pickleball Drop-Ins (18+) - Fall 2023: September 4 to December 22

(Updated on July 31, 2023)

Fall 2023: September 4 to December 22

Location: A.F.L.C. – Healthy Planet Gymnasium
Day	Time
Sunday	8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.» »September 10: No Adult Pickleball 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.*» »September 10: No Adult Pickleball
Monday	8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.*
Tuesday	2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday	8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*Admissions sales for these drop-ins will end 30 minutes prior to the end of the listed drop-in time. No admission is permitted after admissions sales end.

A.F.L.C. Adult Pickleball Drop-Ins (18+) - Winter 2024: January 6 to March 31

(Updated on November 21, 2023)

Winter 2024: January 6 to March 31

Location: A.F.L.C.
Day	Time & Activity
Sunday	8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+) 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)^<
Monday	8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)^<
Tuesday	2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)
Wednesday	8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)
Thursday	3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)
Saturday	10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+) 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Adult Pickleball (Ages 18+)

<Admissions sales for these drop-ins will end 30 minutes prior to the end of the listed drop-in time. No admission is permitted after admissions sales end.

Contact

Franco DeMarco
Recreation Supervisor, Community Programs
365-500-3158
Email Franco DeMarco