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All listed outdoor pickleball courts and public-use rules in Kelowna
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Kelowna names ten outdoor pickleball destinations. Casual City court use is free, with posted shared-use rules, an 8am start and specific public hours at Parkinson during construction.
Key information
Kelowna names ten outdoor pickleball destinations. Casual City court use is free, with posted shared-use rules, an 8am start and specific public hours at Parkinson during construction.
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At a glance
| Task | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Which outdoor destinations does the City list? | The ten are Parkinson Recreation Centre, Blair Pond, Cross Glen, Edith Gay, Gertsmar, Knox Mountain, Quilchena, Dehart, Rutland Recreation and Glenmore Recreation parks. |
| How do waiting players get a court? | Place paddles in the paddle holder at the entrance. |
| Which Parkinson courts are public on weekdays? | The listed 2026 schedule gives courts seven through nine to public use from 8am to dusk on weekdays. |
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · kelowna.ca official source
Parkinson public-use schedule from June 1, 2026
| Day | Courts | Public hours |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 7-9 | 8am to dusk |
| Weekends | 1-6 | Noon to 4pm |
| Weekends | 7-9 | 8am to dusk |
Sources: Official service rules
The complete outdoor list and casual-use rules
Which outdoor destinations does the City list?
The ten are Parkinson Recreation Centre, Blair Pond, Cross Glen, Edith Gay, Gertsmar, Knox Mountain, Quilchena, Dehart, Rutland Recreation and Glenmore Recreation parks. Each has its own location section below. This is the named municipal outdoor list, not every indoor or private operator.
Is outdoor casual play free?
Yes. City outdoor courts are free first come first served, subject to posted rules. Some courts close for club allocations, City programs, tournaments or maintenance. Free entry does not mean every court is publicly available at every hour.
What is the earliest start time?
Do not begin play before 8am, for noise management. Parkinson courts are locked from dusk to 8am. Check the individual site's posted hours as well; the general start rule is not permission to play past a park's closing time.
Waiting turns, coaching and construction
How do waiting players get a court?
Place paddles in the paddle holder at the entrance. When others are waiting, limit play to one game to eleven. Do not interrupt neighbouring play by walking across an active court. Follow the site's current queue directions.
Can I give paid private lessons on the courts?
No. The City's pickleball rules prohibit paid private lessons. A free public court listing or possession of equipment does not authorize commercial coaching. Use the City's recreation registration route for organized programs instead.
What construction affects Parkinson in 2026?
The current page says three PRC courts closed indefinitely beginning June 1 for construction. Treat that closure as current until the City updates it. The surrounding recreation site being open does not mean every court has reopened.
Parkinson schedules, registration and photos
Which Parkinson courts are public on weekdays?
The listed 2026 schedule gives courts seven through nine to public use from 8am to dusk on weekdays. The schedule began June 1. Check the posted current schedule for construction or later changes before travelling for a specific court.
What is the weekend Parkinson schedule?
Courts one through six are listed for public use noon to 4pm; courts seven through nine from 8am to dusk. Tournament closures listed for July 16-19 and September 19-20, 2026 are past as of this October 14 check, not new upcoming closures.
How do I register for instruction or programs?
The page offers online registration, phone registration at 250-469-8800 and in-person help at Parkinson Recreation Centre, 1800 Parkinson Way. Program registration is separate from joining the free casual outdoor queue.
Do park photographs prove court availability?
No. A playground or meadow photograph is not a pickleball image and is omitted here. The map and official court listing provide the location reference. Check entrance-gate rules and the current schedule for the actual court condition and public access.
Compare locations
| Location | Address or source location | Recorded details |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson Recreation Park | 1800 Parkinson Way | Inventory class: Developed Recreation; Recorded dog rule: On leash; Recorded size: 19.49 hectares |
| Blair Pond Park | 333 Clifton Rd | Inventory class: Developed Community; Recorded dog rule: On leash; Recorded size: 2.72 hectares |
| Cross Glen Park | 207 Biggar Rd | Inventory class: Developed Neighbourhood; Recorded dog rule: On leash; Recorded size: 0.66 hectares |
| Edith Gay Park | 305 Moyer Rd | Inventory class: Developed Community; Recorded dog rule: No dogs; Recorded size: 4.36 hectares |
| Gerstmar Park | 955 Gerstmar Rd | Inventory class: Developed Neighbourhood; Recorded dog rule: On leash; Recorded size: 1.26 hectares |
| Knox Mountain Park | 450 Knox Mountain Dr | Inventory class: Developed Natural Area; Recorded dog rule: On leash and off leash area; Recorded size: 367.34 hectares |
| Quilchena Park | 347 Quilchena Dr | Inventory class: Developed Community; Recorded dog rule: On leash; Recorded size: 2.78 hectares |
| Rutland Recreation Park | 645 Dodd Rd | Inventory class: Developed Recreation; Recorded dog rule: On leash and off leash area; Recorded size: 14.56 hectares |
| Glenmore Recreation Park | 289 Valley Road | Inventory class: Developed Recreation; Recorded dog rule: Off leash; Recorded size: 11.48 hectares |
| Dehart Park outdoor pickleball courts | 687 DeHart Road, Kelowna, British Columbia | Address source: Municipal parks bylaw and Council records |
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory · Gerstmar Park official amenities · Municipal parks bylaw, Dehart park address
Every listed outdoor destination
Parkinson Recreation Park
1800 Parkinson Way
The current City pickleball page names Parkinson Recreation Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Parkinson Recreation Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed recreation park inventory at 1800 Parkinson Way.
The recorded dog rule is on leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Recreation
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash
- Recorded size
- 19.49 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Blair Pond Park
333 Clifton Rd
The current City pickleball page names Blair Pond Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Blair Pond Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed community park inventory at 333 Clifton Rd.
The recorded dog rule is on leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Community
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash
- Recorded size
- 2.72 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Cross Glen Park
207 Biggar Rd
The current City pickleball page names Cross Glen Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Cross Glen Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed neighbourhood park inventory at 207 Biggar Rd.
The recorded dog rule is on leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Neighbourhood
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash
- Recorded size
- 0.66 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Edith Gay Park
305 Moyer Rd
The current City pickleball page names Edith Gay Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Edith Gay Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed community park inventory at 305 Moyer Rd.
The recorded dog rule is no dogs. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Community
- Recorded dog rule
- No dogs
- Recorded size
- 4.36 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Gerstmar Park
955 Gerstmar Rd
The current City pickleball page names Gerstmar Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Gerstmar Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed neighbourhood park inventory at 955 Gerstmar Rd.
The recorded dog rule is on leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Neighbourhood
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash
- Recorded size
- 1.26 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory · Gerstmar Park official amenities
Knox Mountain Park
450 Knox Mountain Dr
The current City pickleball page names Knox Mountain Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Knox Mountain Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed natural area park inventory at 450 Knox Mountain Dr.
The recorded dog rule is on leash and off leash area. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Natural Area
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash and off leash area
- Recorded size
- 367.34 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Quilchena Park
347 Quilchena Dr
The current City pickleball page names Quilchena Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Quilchena Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed community park inventory at 347 Quilchena Dr.
The recorded dog rule is on leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Community
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash
- Recorded size
- 2.78 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Rutland Recreation Park
645 Dodd Rd
The current City pickleball page names Rutland Recreation Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Rutland Recreation Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed recreation park inventory at 645 Dodd Rd.
The recorded dog rule is on leash and off leash area. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Recreation
- Recorded dog rule
- On leash and off leash area
- Recorded size
- 14.56 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Glenmore Recreation Park
289 Valley Road
The current City pickleball page names Glenmore Recreation Park as an outdoor casual-use destination. Read the posted court rules for public allocations, shared use and closures.
Glenmore Recreation Park is listed in Kelowna’s developed recreation park inventory at 289 Valley Road.
The recorded dog rule is off leash. Follow signs for the part of the park you use.
- Inventory class
- Developed Recreation
- Recorded dog rule
- Off leash
- Recorded size
- 11.48 hectares
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Kelowna official parks GIS inventory
Dehart Park outdoor pickleball courts
687 DeHart Road, Kelowna, British Columbia
The current City pickleball page names Dehart Park among its outdoor casual-use destinations. The municipal parks bylaw and Council records identify the park property at 687 DeHart Road. This newer destination was not matched to the older parks GIS inventory.
- Address source
- Municipal parks bylaw and Council records
Sources: Kelowna outdoor pickleball courts and schedules · Municipal parks bylaw, Dehart park address
The ten-site scope follows the current City pickleball page. Park coordinates locate the park, not a specific gate. The City pickleball page misspells Gerstmar as Gertsmar; the official park-detail name is used here. Dehart is a newer destination absent from the older GIS inventory.