Toronto opens one of its largest pickleball facilities in the east end
Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled an 11-court complex at Main Sewage Treatment Playground, part of a city-wide push to expand accessible outdoor recreation across 108 summer locations.
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Toronto opened one of its largest purpose-built pickleball complexes Friday morning at Main Sewage Treatment Playground, near Eastern Avenue and Coxwell Avenue. The 25,000-square-foot facility features 11 dedicated pickleball courts, all wheelchair-accessible, with shade structures, bleacher seating with accessible benches, upgraded fencing and colour-coated court surfaces engineered to improve play.
Mayor Olivia Chow served the first ball at the opening, calling the expansion part of her Back on Track program to invest in parks and facilities across the city. "Recreation spaces are where neighbours come together, stay active and build stronger communities," Chow said. "These new pickleball courts are a great example of how we are making it easier for residents to stay healthy and active without barriers."
The city now offers more than 300 public pickleball courts across 108 outdoor summer locations, plus 49 indoor sites offering drop-in play. The courts at Main Sewage Treatment Playground are open daily for public drop-in and passive use. The 11.2-hectare park also includes two basketball courts, a ball diamond and the Tubs & Gee Gage Rugby field.
