Update on BC’s New Pickleball Facilities

Update on BC’s New Pickleball Facilities

Monday, June 8th 2026, Vancouver, BC—The growing demand for pickleball is prompting private clubs, municipalities and Pickleball BC Affiliated and Associated Clubs and Partners to invest in new facilities to support this increased demand. These initiatives are helping communities improve access to courts, strengthening local recreational programs, and recognizing pickleball as a lasting and significant sporting activity with positive social and health impacts.

Here are some examples of how demands are being met in our BC pickleball community.

PBC Affiliated Club: Vernon Pickleball Association (“VPA”)

In 2020, VPA, which was voted as Canada’s best club by “Pickleball Today” in 2023, designed and engineered a masterclass in indoor facilities. Their story is well told in this Telus documentary. Also, they hosted several Provincial Championships, their latest one was in 2025 that you can read here.

PBC Affiliated Club: 108 Mile Ranch Community Centre, South Cariboo Pickleball Association (“SCPA”)

Pictured are Sharon MacDonald, BC Head Referee representing Pickleball BC, and Larry Davis, President of SCPA.

“Davis said they were able to build seven courts specifically designed for pickleball, all neatly divided by chain link fences. The project cost a total of $200,000, made up of money raised by the pickleballers along with grants and donations from the CRD (Cariboo Regional District), NDIT (Northern Development Initiative Trust), and District of 100 Mile House.” 100 Mile House Free Press

(On-site report courtesy of Sharon MacDonald …)

Instead of a ribbon-cutting ceremony, SCPA* held a cake-cutting ceremony for their Grand Opening of 7 outdoor courts in 108 Mile.

It was an honour and privilege to attend the grand opening of the 7 outdoor courts in 108 Mile on Saturday, May 2nd 2026. The weather was beautiful, the people very welcoming and the enthusiasm infectious.

Following the opening was their first ever tournament on the new courts. Many groups were involved in making this venture a reality and they were acknowledged at the event. Future plans include resurfacing the courts and installing washroom facilities.

*2025 Pickleball BC Association Grant Recipient

PBC Affiliated Club: North Shore Pickleball Club (“NSPC”) Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

District of North Vancouver Councilor Catherine Pope (left) and (right) Estha Parg Murenbeeld, President, NSPC at the site of 6 new Delbrook Community Centre outdoor courts coming this August.

“2026 marks the 10th year of the North Shore Pickleball Club! In that time 34 permanent courts have been built on the North Shore thanks to NSPC advocacy! 19 in the District of North Vancouver, 11 in West Vancouver and 4 in the City. Our numbers speak volumes! Let’s celebrate that this year.” NSPC Facebook Group

PBC Associated Partner: The Nest, Tsawwassen

PBC awarded the 2026 BC Pickleball Championships to The Nest/Steve Deakin Pickleball (“SDP”), where the event will run from July 22 – 26, 2026 in the new facility adjacent to Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre, Tsawwassen, BC. The Nest, in collaboration with BC’s winning professional MLP Las Vegas Night Owls coach and PPA Tour competitor Steve Deakin Pickleball (SDP), will open with its 98,000-square-foot space and will be the largest indoor pickleball center and sports facility in British Columbia.

According to Steve Deakin: “We look forward to working closely with Pickleball BC to deliver an event that prioritizes and elevates the athlete experience. We are incredibly excited to welcome players of all ages and skill levels to The Nest and to showcase the amenities that make our facility such a special place to play.”

Friendly reminder to register here for the 2026 PBC Provincials at The Nest.

PBC Associated Partner: IPOP, Burnaby & New Surrey Location

From May 2025, PBC news story on IPOP’s grand opening in Burnaby, and they recently added a new Surrey facility.

Per IPOP’s website: “What is IPOP? At the Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP), we want to make playing as much pickleball as easy (and fun!) as possible!

We are a hybrid public/membership-based facility, where our players and members have all day, everyday access to drop-in play, events, court rentals and more.

Canadian-owned and operated.”

PBC Associated Partner: Victoria Pickleball Centre

No memberships and offering six beautiful indoor courts, coaching for all skill levels, and programmes that fit your schedule.

Plus, according to their website: “Explore Drop-Ins, Lessons, and Leagues — All Under One Roof in Victoria.

Whether you’re rallying for fun, sharpening your skills, or chasing competition, we’ve got the right program for you.

Join easygoing drop-in sessions, skill-based lessons, or structured leagues — all hosted on our indoor courts, right here in Victoria. Pick your pace, bring your game, and we’ll handle the rest.”

PBC Associated Partner: YLW Pickleball Kelowna

From their website: “Born from Genesis Athletics Club, our facility was designed for sport and community. While volleyball fills our evenings, our courts welcome pickleball players year-round—offering a bright, indoor space to play through every season. Whether you’re here to rally, learn, or just stay active, this is your place to play. …

Our courts are surfaced with vinyl flooring that’s easy on the joints, keeping play comfortable and smooth. The space can be set up as one full-space court or divided into two standard courts for shared play.”

Private Club: Fairgrounds, North Vancouver

Fairgrounds, in North Vancouver, is a private indoor pickleball facility located in the Capilano Mall. Opened in December 2025, it is the largest of its kind in the city with 15 premium indoor courts across 60,000 square feet.

From the mall website: “More than just a place to play, Fairgrounds is designed as a community hub where everyone can get involved, from beginners trying the game for the first time to seasoned players looking for competition. With drop-in play, flexible memberships, leagues, coaching, and tournaments, there’s something for every level.”

Summary

According to Pickleball BC Association President David Snell: “The expansion of dedicated pickleball facilities across British Columbia shows that pickleball is becoming a permanent mainstream sport supported by municipalities, private investors, and community organizations. These investments are improving public access to the sport while generating social, health, and economic benefits through clubs, tournaments, year-round play, and community-based participation across the province.”

For more information or if you have any Facilities content you would like to share, please contact:

Doug McKay
Facilities
doug@pickleballbc.ca