Construction on new pickleball court is set to start 2026
After a thorough site selection process, the Town is preparing for the construction of a new facility with 20 courts located at 175 Bayview Parkway, at the south end of George Richardson Park in spring 2026. The design includes an inflatable bubble for year-round play, and a 2000 square foot clubhouse with change facilities, washrooms, office space and a seating area. New trees and planting are also planned, and the parking lot will be re-paved after construction of the pickleball club is complete.
Several criteria were considered in selecting this location including distance from residential housing, parking, potential displacement of other facilities, capacity to grow, as well as the location of existing facilities to ensure distribution of recreation access across the community.
What’s next?
Construction of the project was advertised for Contractor bids in May 2026 and closes in July.
The project team is targeting to start construction in Summer 2026, and to open the dome to the public late this year.
Public meetings held for the future growth of pickleball
Newmarket hosted two drop-in Public Information Centre on January 31, 2024 and October 29, 2025. More than 50 people attended the October 2025 meeting and viewed the preliminary design concepts. See the public information boards presented at the meeting.
Information about how the new facility will be operated including the relationship with Newmarket Pickleball Club during summer operations were discussed. More information on the operation of the courts will be released closer to the completion date of the courts.
If you have any questions or comments regarding pickleball programming, please email recreation@newmarket.ca.
Background
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in the sport of pickleball. This growth, coupled with the goals set out in the Town’s Recreation Playbook has identified a need for a dedicated, year-round pickleball facility.
At several council meetings through 2023 and 2024, Newmarket residents have showed their support for the growth of pickleball locally with the construction of a dedicated pickleball facility.
To learn more about the future of pickleball in Newmarket, read the Staff Report or watch the discussion from the Council Meeting.
Construction on new pickleball court is set to start 2026
After a thorough site selection process, the Town is preparing for the construction of a new facility with 20 courts located at 175 Bayview Parkway, at the south end of George Richardson Park in spring 2026. The design includes an inflatable bubble for year-round play, and a 2000 square foot clubhouse with change facilities, washrooms, office space and a seating area. New trees and planting are also planned, and the parking lot will be re-paved after construction of the pickleball club is complete.
Several criteria were considered in selecting this location including distance from residential housing, parking, potential displacement of other facilities, capacity to grow, as well as the location of existing facilities to ensure distribution of recreation access across the community.
What’s next?
Construction of the project was advertised for Contractor bids in May 2026 and closes in July.
The project team is targeting to start construction in Summer 2026, and to open the dome to the public late this year.
Public meetings held for the future growth of pickleball
Newmarket hosted two drop-in Public Information Centre on January 31, 2024 and October 29, 2025. More than 50 people attended the October 2025 meeting and viewed the preliminary design concepts. See the public information boards presented at the meeting.
Information about how the new facility will be operated including the relationship with Newmarket Pickleball Club during summer operations were discussed. More information on the operation of the courts will be released closer to the completion date of the courts.
If you have any questions or comments regarding pickleball programming, please email recreation@newmarket.ca.
Background
Over the past few years, there has been a significant growth in the sport of pickleball. This growth, coupled with the goals set out in the Town’s Recreation Playbook has identified a need for a dedicated, year-round pickleball facility.
At several council meetings through 2023 and 2024, Newmarket residents have showed their support for the growth of pickleball locally with the construction of a dedicated pickleball facility.
To learn more about the future of pickleball in Newmarket, read the Staff Report or watch the discussion from the Council Meeting.
