1. Little Cates

Little Cates has 4 dedicated pickleball courts.

North Shore Pickleball Club has permits for the four courts at different times during the week where they run programs like”

• Hosted Drop In
• Round Robin
• Introduction to Pickleball

Open time is available casual play. 

There is a large very welcoming group that plays at Little Cates consistently during the summer during open time. 

Try one of the Hosted Drop In sessions and talk to the host and the regulars they will be happy to give you more info.

2. Murdo Frazer

Murdo Frazer has 5 dedicated courts and one court that requires that you bring our own net.

NSPC has permits for four courts at different times through the week, where they run programs like:

• Hosted Drop In
• Round Robin
• Drills and Skills
• Introduction to Pickleball

Open time is available for casual play. 

You should know there is a quiet agreement that better players show up at a specific time to play. The better players know each other and like to play together.

Try a Hosted session and ask the host about good times to come to play.

3. Myrtle Park

There are 2 dedicated courts at Myrtle Park.

The courts are open for casual play all the time.

Please be aware that the “official” rotation is to leave the court after half an hour. The most common etiquette used by the majrity of players is to rotate after one game and to be reasonably inclusive. By that I mean many folks will let a single join.

THIS IS NOT MANDATORY but is a great way to play.

4. Institute Park

There are 2 shared Pickleball courts at Institute. The Pickleball court lines are painted on the Tennis court.

All time at Institute is Open Time and the official rotation rule is after 30 minutes.

The courts are not really busy but there are only two courts shared between Tennis and Pickleball. So, you may not be able to get on to a court for a half hour

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1. Normanby

Little Cates has 4 dedicated pickleball courts.

North Shore Pickleball Club has permits for the four courts at different times during the week where they run programs like”

• Hosted Drop In
• Round Robin
• Introduction to Pickleball

Open time is casual (or unhosted) Drop In. 

There is a large very welcoming group that plays at Little Cates consistently during the summer during open time. 

Try one of the Hosted Drop In sessions and talk to the host and the regulars they will be happy to give you more info.

2. Benbow Park

Murdo Frazer has 5 dedicated courts and one court that requires that you bring our own net.

NSPC has permits for four courts at different times through the week, where they run programs like:

• Hosted Drop In
• Round Robin
• Drills and Skills
• Introduction to Pickleball

Open time – unpermitted time is available for casual play. 

You should know there is a quiet agreement that better players show up at a specific time to play. The better players know each other and like to play together.

Try a Hosted session and ask the host about good times to come to play.

3. Chairlift Park

There are 2 dedicated courts to Myrtle Park.

The courts are open for casual play all the time.

Please be aware that the “official” rotation is to leave the court after half an hour. The most common etiquette used by the majrity of players is to rotate after one game and to be reasonably inclusive. By that I mean many folks will let a single join.

THIS IS NOT MANDATORY but is a great way to play.

4. Cypress Park

There are 2 shared Pickleball courts at Institute. The Pickleball court lines are painted on the Tennis court.

All time at Institute is Open Time and the official rotation rule is after 30 minutes.

The courts are not really busy but there are only two courts shared between Tennis and Pickleball. So, you may not be able to get on to a court for a half hour

5. Glenmore Park

These sessions are intended for intermediate players and maybe limited to players who have reached a specific player rating.

6. Whytecliffe

There are a number of tournaments held across the Lower Mainland during the the year.

Summer time typically has more tournaments because more courts are available. However, there are tournaments held over the winter months as well.

Please check Pickleball BC’s website for a complete list of events.

1. Mahon Park

A member of the North Shore Pickleball is at the court to help organize play. The host will put your name in to the next available space on the board. This ensure that there is a nice mixing of players.

These session are usually well attended by novice and intermediate players. But, it is not uncommon to see some of the better players also attend these sessions.

Note to self: You should be aware that there is a lot of informal Drop In happening at many of the outdoor courts. Talk to the players and find out when the best times to come are. You will find there are “informal” arrangements about court times. 

Better players will want to play with better players so they play at different times than novices. It’s not mean or anti-social, it’s just more fun for everyone.

2. Tempe Heights

There are drop in sessions provided by NVRC and West Van Rec at different Commuity Centres across the North Shore. Please visit their websites to book time.

These sessions fill up quickly so have your finger on the button.

NVRC – Tuesday mornings at 7:00AM

West Van – Wednesday mornings 8:00AM

Similar rotational processes are usually observe at these sessions as well

3. Ray Perrault

This is an introductory course offered at different times throughout the year It will give you the basics of how to play and some basic strategies. It is intended for people who are new to Pickleball.

North Shore Pickleball Club offers this course free of charge but only in the summer,and dates are irregular.

North Van Rec offers lessons throughout the winter (not sure about the summer. There is a small charge for these lessons.

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