Richmond Hill Pickleball

05/31/2026

Richmond Hill Pickleball is Heading to Aurora...

After hearing from our members through our recent survey, Richmond Hill Pickleball Club is launching two new indoor leagues at Pickleplex Aurora this June.

Why?

Because demand for pickleball in Richmond Hill continues to far exceed available court space.

For years, members have faced:
• Long waiting lists for programs
• Limited indoor opportunities
• Long wait times at outdoor courts
• Too few dedicated courts for one of the largest pickleball communities in York Region

The reality is that many Richmond Hill players are already traveling outside the city to find places to play. Rather than waiting for more courts to arrive, we have decided to test a new indoor option for our members.

This June, we will be running:

Tuesday Night A/B League (2.75+)
Thursday Night C Division League (2.25–2.74)

These are pilot programs with limited spots available, and if participation is strong, we hope to expand indoor programming throughout the summer and into the fall.

We would much rather be running these programs in Richmond Hill. Unfortunately, the court shortages and lack of indoor facilities mean we need to look beyond our borders to meet member demand.

If you're interested, visit our GPN Events page for registration details. See Comment Section for links to our event page.

The message from our members was clear: people want more places to play, and they're willing to travel to get it.

Let's hope Richmond Hill eventually catches up.

04/14/2026

✨ Richmond Green Pickleball Plan – Let’s Get It Right

The City is planning a 12-court pickleball hub at Richmond Green — a great step forward for our community 👏

But to make this truly successful, there are a few important things to consider:

• Pickleball doesn’t just happen — it’s built through clubs, organized play, and community
• Clubs are what bring new players into the game and keep people engaged
• Without that structure, courts alone don’t create a thriving environment

Right now, there’s an opportunity to:
• Recognize the role of the pickleball community and clubs
• Plan for enough courts (indoor and outdoor) to meet demand
• Build something that works not just on paper — but in real life

Other municipalities are already feeling the pressure:
• Memberships being capped
• Limited access due to too few courts

We have a chance to avoid that — but it starts with getting the plan right.

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📝 Share your feedback (2 mins): click the City Post for link
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💬 You can mention:
• The importance of clubs in organizing and growing the sport
• Planning for future demand
• The need for enough indoor + outdoor courts

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⏰ Deadline: May 8

Let’s help shape a facility that truly works for the community 💚

The proposed revitalization of Richmond Green will maintain the park as the City’s largest outdoor destination for sports and events, while introducing environmentally-friendly landscaping that’s designed to thrive naturally over time. The plan also includes enhancements to connectivity within the park, new recreational features and improving canopy cover and shade.

We invite you to review the draft Master Plan and share your feedback by May 8 at RichmondHill.ca/ParksProjects.

12/09/2025

Get ready, Richmond Hill… something fun is coming! 🔥

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
📍 Rouge Woods Community Centre
🏆 Rumble at Rouge VI – Partner Tournament
💲 Approx. $40 per player — best bang for your buck with medals + prizes for winning teams!

We’re planning multiple divisions and need your help to finalize which ones will run.

Fill out the interest form: https://www.globalpickleball.network/network/events/event/viewEvent/3499_75100-rumble-at-rouge-vi-partner-tournament

If you already have a partner, add their name in the Guest box.

If you don’t have a partner yet, just write “Need partner.”

This event will fill fast — start talking to your friends and lining up your partner now!

Richmond Hill Pickleball Club — Spread the Word!

07/29/2025

COURT CLOSURE NOTICE – RICHMOND GREEN

Please note: The Richmond Green pickleball courts will be closed on Tuesday, July 30, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for fencing replacement.

The City is removing the fencing that was installed just last year and replacing it with a new design that prevents balls from rolling through the fence.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing everyone back on the courts soon!

07/11/2025

New Indoor Courts Now Open!

We’re happy to see the City open new indoor pickleball courts at Elgin Barrow and Bond Lake Arenas—something many of us have been hoping to see for years. It’s great to have more places to play, especially during the summer!

We had a chance to check out the Elgin Barrow courts. While the concrete surface isn’t perfect, the courts are open and a welcome addition.

The setup and court alignment are not ideal at all, we are not sure who came up with this idea, but it was not someone who plays pickleball - A STEP FORWARD, BUT ANOTHER MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLABORATION.

Hopefully, this is just the start of more indoor options—and we’re always here to help if the City would like input from players to make future setups better.

In the meantime, we encourage everyone to check them out and enjoy some indoor pickleball this summer!

07/10/2025

07/05/2025

Friday Night Family Pickleball Party – What a Night! 🏓

Last night was something special! We packed the courts at Richmond Green for our Family Night Pickleball Party — and the energy was off the charts.

Members invited a parent, child, or family member to join them for a fun Learn to Play session, followed by our exciting Family King’s Court Challenge.

Smiles, laughter, and great rallies were everywhere — it was amazing to see families of all ages learning and playing together.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a night to remember. 🙌
This is what community pickleball is all about!

👉 Stay tuned… we’re definitely bringing back Family Night again soon!

03/30/2025

Some Municipalities in Ontario Understand Pickleball — Why Doesn’t Richmond Hill?

On March 29, the City of Burlington proudly opened its outdoor pickleball courts, recognizing the sport’s rapid growth and the need for accessible, year-round play. Meanwhile, Richmond Hill continues to fall behind — despite clear and growing demand from local residents.

Here are the facts:
• Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in North America.
• The Richmond Hill Pickleball Club now has close to 2,400 members, while the Richmond Hill Lawn Tennis Club has about 500.
• Richmond Hill currently has 81 outdoor tennis courts… and just 2 outdoor pickleball courts, built in 2020. Four more are expected to open this spring — but that still leaves the community drastically underserved.
• In 2022, Council approved a plan to build 16 dedicated pickleball courts at David Dunlap Observatory Park, with a seasonal bubble for indoor play. That project was later put on hold by the current Council, led by Mayor David West.
• Richmond Hill’s pickleball programs consistently sell out in minutes, leaving many residents without access. As a result, players are traveling to Vaughan, Stouffville, and Newmarket to find court time — especially between October and May when indoor options are extremely limited.

The numbers don’t lie: the demand for pickleball is real, and it’s not going away.

To city leaders: we respectfully ask for clarity. The pickleball community is growing, passionate, and ready to work with you — but we need to know where you stand. Please stop saying that the current court access is sufficient when it clearly isn’t.

Just be honest with us: Are you committed to building what’s needed — or not?

06/15/2024

Predictable Partner.

There is nothing wrong with driving the ball when the opportunity presents itself.

There is a problem when you continually drive the ball at your opponent/s at the net, ready and waiting for your predictable drive.

You automatically put yourself and your partner on defence, and you give your opponents the ability to control the non-volley zone and then take control if the game.

Challenge: count the number of drive per game and success rate of points won or lost after a drive.