Nine new pickleball courts open at Kelowna’s Glenmore Recreation Park
Nine outdoor pickleball courts opened at Glenmore Recreation Park in Kelowna on Oct. 8, 2026.
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KELOWNA — Nine new outdoor pickleball courts opened at Glenmore Recreation Park on Oct. 8, expanding public recreation facilities in north Kelowna as construction continues on other parts of the park.
The courts, located at 289 Valley Road, are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to posted rules and restrictions. They are designed to meet Pickleball Canada regulations and include lighting that allows play until 8 p.m. during months with fewer daylight hours.
The City of Kelowna says the additional courts will help accommodate growing demand for pickleball while providing another option for players affected by reduced access at Parkinson Recreation Centre.
Three pickleball courts at Parkinson closed indefinitely on June 1 because of construction associated with the recreation centre redevelopment. The remaining courts operate under a public-use schedule that provides limited weekday and weekend access.
At Glenmore, the City asks players to wait until 8 a.m. before beginning play to limit noise. When other players are waiting, games are limited to 11 points, and players are asked to use the paddle holders at court entrances to establish their turn. Public access may also be restricted during scheduled programming, tournaments or maintenance.
The opening comes near the end of the outdoor recreation season. In its Oct. 8 announcement, the City said it hoped mild weather would allow residents several more weeks of play before winter. No fixed seasonal closing date has been announced.
The new courts are part of continuing development at the 11.5-hectare Glenmore Recreation Park. Three tennis courts, a natural-grass sports field, improved pathways, spectator areas and landscaping are among the additional facilities scheduled to become available as construction is completed.
Construction crews and equipment remain active in portions of the park. The City is asking visitors to follow posted signs, stay out of fenced and restricted areas, and exercise caution around work zones.
Further development is planned for the park, including additional recreational facilities and community amenities.
Nine new outdoor pickleball courts opened at Glenmore Recreation Park on Oct. 8, expanding public recreation facilities in north Kelowna as construction continues on other parts of the park.