Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy

Update – August 6, 2024

Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute to the Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy survey and consultations. We are pleased to share the “What We Learned” report, which summarizes the feedback received through the survey and consultation sessions.

The project team is developing a draft Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy, which will be shared on Engage Ottawa later in 2024. The anticipated implementation date for the final strategy is spring 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact the project team at tennis_pickleball@ottawa.ca.

We will continue to post updates as the project progresses.

Update – January 11, 2024

Thank you for your interest and feedback regarding the Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy.

The public survey received over 1200 responses between October 27 and December 31, 2023.

A “What we Learned” report will be available on Engage Ottawa and will summarize all feedback received through the public survey and virtual stakeholder consultations.

If you have any questions or further comments, please contact the project team at tennis_pickleball@ottawa.ca.

Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy Public Virtual Consultations

The City hosted virtual consultation sessions for the general public on Tuesday, December 12 and Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Survey Update

As of November 17, there have been over 950 survey responses. City staff will produce a What we Learned report based on survey responses and virtual consultations. This report will be published on the Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy Engage Ottawa webpage.

Outdoor Tennis and Pickleball Strategy

Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport in North America. As such, demand for court space is steadily increasing across Ottawa, while tennis continues to be a well-loved sport in our community.

The City has identified the need for an outdoor tennis and pickleball strategy, which will ensure that communities across Ottawa have access to both sports. The strategy will also serve as a reference guide for future management, oversight, and development of all public and club-operated outdoor tennis and pickleball courts.

Currently the City operates over 500 outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, including combination courts (shared tennis and pickleball lines), single sport courts and municipal membership club courts.

Following an evaluation of the current public court model, the strategy will identify a clear direction and delivery model for both outdoor tennis and pickleball across the city of Ottawa.

If you have any questions, please contact tennis_pickleball@ottawa.ca.