Pickleball Courts

Background

Effective May 7 at 7:30 am, the pickleball courts at Wain Road have been permanently closed.

In crafting our decision regarding the closure of the pickleball courts, the District of North Saanich approached the matter with considerable thoughtfulness and empathy. Over the years, we engaged extensively with our community, seeking insights and opinions from both residents and avid players. This dialogue included numerous public consultations, feedback sessions, and careful reviews of how the courts impact our community’s wellbeing and use of shared spaces. We assure our residents that this decision was not made in haste. Rather, it represents a well-considered, informed choice by the Council, aimed at serving the best interests of the entire community, now and into the future.

We understand the importance of pickleball to our community and want to offer alternatives. Panorama Recreation provides reservable and registered pickleball play for adults of all and intermediate+ skill levels, along with recurring group court bookings. Please visit panoramarecreation.ca or call (250) 656-7271 for more information.

In the interest of transparency, here is a detailed timeline of pickleball at the District of North Saanich dating back to 2014, when the sport was first brought to Council’s attention.

Chronology of pickleball in North Saanich:

Should you have any concerns or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin@northsaanich.ca