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The Pickleball Advisory Group members will offer perspective, guidance and advice to the City of Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation (PFR) Division to support and advance the short and long-term plans for more pickleball access across the City of Toronto for all ages, and to and guide policy and policy program considerations, such as pickleball programming, permitting and court provision.
The Pickleball Advisory Group (PAG) will:
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On September 11, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the fourth Pickleball Advisory Group meeting took place virtually. The meeting focused on facility booking and the permit process for outdoor amenities. Policies that influence the permit process were reviewed, including the Permit Allocation Policy and council approved user fees for sport pads were shared with the members. Staff then invited the members to share feedback related to permits, with focus on equal distribution of access between different users, in new and existing spaces.
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On July 17, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the third Pickleball Advisory Group meeting took place virtually. The meeting began with a welcome and land and African ancestral acknowledgements, followed by a review of the code of conduct. The focus of the third meeting was on outdoor courts and the status of amenities. City staff cited the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, and the Back on Track initiatives that guide decision making for capital investment in the division. Staff asked for feedback on priorities that should be considered when building new pickleball courts.
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On June 12, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the second Pickleball Advisory Group (PAG) meeting took place virtually. The meeting included a welcome and re-introduction of project staff. The Terms of Reference was approved, as well as the summary notes from the first meeting. The meeting focused on programs operated in community centres, including drop-in and instructional curriculum considerations. City staff provided a summary of current pickleball program levels across the city. PAG members then shared their feedback on programming for future planning, as it related to one of the recommendations in the Pickleball Play in Toronto report (2023.IE4.5).
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On May 15, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., the first Pickleball Advisory Group (PAG) meeting took place virtually. The meeting included a welcome and introduction of PAG members and project staff. A draft Terms of Reference was presented for review, which included membership selection. Key agenda topics and a work plan was established. Policy context for pickleball play was reviewed, including the Sport Plan, Recreation Service Plan, Facilities Master Plan, Permit Allocation Policy and Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608.
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Toronto has over 190 pickleball courts throughout the city including stand alone courts, shared on tennis courts and on a variety of shared sports courts which allow players to bring their own net to play.
Toronto offers both registered instructional pickleball programs and drop in program times across the city.
On June 14, 2023 City Council adopted Pickleball Play in Toronto report which included recommendations for the development of new purpose built, stand alone pickleball courts with lights and the establishment of a pickleball advisory group.