Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts | Town of Shelburne

The Tennis and Pickle Ball Court is Officially Open

The ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of Shelburne’s Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts at KTH park was held on Friday September 9, 2022.

The Project Has Started

Construction of the Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts started the week of July 18, 2022 with the preparing the base of the courts.

Partial Fence construction has started.

Background

History

The Town of Shelburne continues to enhance its parks and outdoor recreation services and through a council resolution has invested in the addition of two outdoor multi-use courts. The tennis and pickleball courts will be a great addition to the Town’s recreation asset management portfolio and will provide another avenue for outdoor play. Currently there are no outdoor municipal tennis or pickleball facilities available for public use.

Goals and Outcomes

The Town’s first outdoor tennis and pickleball courts will be located at KTH Park, behind the existing washroom facility. The approximate size of the two courts will be 108 feet by 120 feet with a perimeter fence installed. The courts will have an asphalt base and will have lines painted for both tennis and pickleball. This provides a good opportunity for both sports to be played within Shelburne and optimize the use of the court facilities.

Residents will be able to enjoy use of the courts from Spring to Fall between dawn and dusk.

Council’s commitment to the revitalization of the park is outlined in Council’s Strategic Priorities Goals - Sustainable, Engaged and Livable.

T10 Improve and enhance parks and recreation services

T11 Improve community connections

What to Expect?

Town of Shelburne is adding Tennis/Pickleball courts to its recreation asset management portfolio
Added outdoor recreation play for the residents from dusk until dawn

Residents of Shelburne will have an asphalt base multi-use tennis/pickleball courts during the spring/summer/fall months
The approximate size of the two courts will be 108ft x 120ft with perimeter fence installed

Timeline

Mobilization of equipment to begin in July 2022
Construction will take place between mid-July and August 2022
The courts are anticipated to open for public use on September 2022

Please note this timeline is weather permitting.

FAQ

When will construction take place

Construction will take place between mid-July and August 2022.

Will the park remain open during construction?

The portion of the park subject to construction improvements will be closed during construction. However, the rest will remain open.

Will the tennis and pickle ball courts have lights?

The two courts will be unlit.

Will one court be designated for each sport?

The courts will be multi-use for tennis and pickleball. They have lines for both sports.

Rules and regulations

Please obey all posted rules to keep the Tennis and Pickleball Courts safe and clean. Court users assume all risks associated with the use of the Tennis and Pickleball Courts.

The Town of Shelburne promotes respectful and responsible use of facilities through the Shelburne Rzone Policy. Anyone causing a disturbance will be required to leave the facility.

Courts are open seasonally during day light hours (except during maintenance periods).
Courts are for public use on a first come, first serve basis.
Play time is limited to 1 hour if others are waiting.
Players waiting to play must remain outside of the fenced area.
Courts are to be used for tennis and pickleball only. No other activities are permitted.

Not allowed

Ball machines
Private lessons, classes, clubs, or leagues without a permit
Sitting, pushing, or pulling on the nets
Ball hockey, lacrosse, skateboards, inline skating, bicycles, or other activities
Fighting, foul language, or loud music
Dogs or pets
Drugs, alcohol, smoking or vaping
Food or glass containers