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.
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 who are renewing or buying a 55+ Recreation or Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Facility Membership as an add-on.
55+ Brantford Pickleball Pass 2026 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.
- 55+ Recreation Membership holders: $165.55 including tax
- Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre annual Facility Membership holders: $165.55 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.
Pop-in Pickleball
Get ready for some pickleball fun! Gather a group of up to six players and pre-book your next 90-minute game with us. The person reserving play must be ages 18 or older, and be in attendance during the game.
View availability online and reserve your spot for $30 per game online at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet (search "Pop-in Pickleball"). Reservations are not available on Monday, February 16, 2026 due to the Family Day holiday. For cancellations, please refer to the Refund Policy.
Holiday Pickleball
Pickleball enthusiasts get ready! We are offering drop-in pickleball play at Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street), during all summer holidays.
- Wednesday, July 1 (Canada Day) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, August 3 (Civic Holiday) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, September 7 (Labour Day) 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p. m. to 2:30 p.m.
Holiday Pickleball Rates
- Ages 3 to 10: $3.50 per visit (must attend with a caregiver)
- Ages 11 to 17: non-members $3.50 per visit or FREE for Youth Members
- Ages 18 to 54: $6.38 per visit
- Ages 55+: non-members $5.36 per visit or $3.25 for 55+ Recreation or Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre 55+ Facility membership holders
- FREE for 55+ Pickleball Pass holders
Drop-in pickleball schedules and rates
Pickleball details
| Location | Day | Time/Level | Age | Drop-in rates |
| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Monday (ends June 22) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and older |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Monday | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 13 years and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Tuesdays (no program June 30) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recreational) |
55 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Tuesday (excluding July and August) | 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and older |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Tuesday (excluding July and August) | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Wednesday (ends June 24) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 18 years and older |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Wednesday (excluding July and August) | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Thursday (no program July 2) | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Thursday (excluding July and August) | 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and older |
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| Branlyn Community Centre (238 Brantwood Park Road) |
Thursday | 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | 13 years of age and over |
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| Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre (333 Erie Avenue) | Friday (no program June 26 and July 3) | 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 (excluding July and August) | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 55 years and over |
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| Woodman Park Community Centre (491 Grey Street) | Saturday - July 4 to Aug 29 (no program July 17) | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Family Pickleball) | All ages (children ages 12 and under must be with a caregiver) |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Sunday | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Recreational) | 13 years and over |
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| Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) | Sunday | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Recreational) | 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.
Email us or call 519-759-4150 for more information.
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