Book a tennis/pickleball court

The public can use our tennis courts for recreation play free of charge, without having to book them.

Community and special events groups can book our courts for community events or tennis tournaments for the standard fee, additional administration fee applies. Private tennis/pickleball​ instructors (or companies), leagues and individuals, can book our courts for the standard fee.

Court types

The City of Calgary owns and operates over 160 outdoor tennis courts throughout Calgary. Most of these courts have been adapted for users to play either tennis or pickleball.

Court locations and status

Courts not listed below are maintained by the community association. Please contact the community association directly.

* tennis court also adapted for pickleball
** court for pickleball only

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Rental rates

Tennis/pickleball courts are free for the public to use on a first-come, first-served basis.

Individuals or groups who wish to reserve a court for private instruction, leagues or tournaments can obtain a permit for a fee.

Type of Booking Permit cost
Private instruction, leagues & individuals 

$8.40 per hour, per court

Tournaments/special events

$26.25 (non-refundable)

Prices include GST.

A $5.75 risk management fee is applied to each permit.

We will tentatively book your tournament/special event permit once we receive your application and confirm the space is available. The administration fee is due at that time. Approval for tournaments/special events is four to eight weeks. Once you receive your permit, a 25% non-refundable deposit is due. The balance is then required 30 days before the start of the event.

Booking schedule

Applications for spring, summer and fall 2025 will be accepted throughout the season.
 
Date

Jan 13, 2025

Tournament and Special Events for 2025 applications can be submitted (applications can be submitted after this date but will not take priority)

  • Special Event Admin fee, $26.25, will be applied
  • Minimum 30-60 days for approval
  • No Cancellation after permit has been confirmed

Jan 13, 2025

CBE and CSSD can submit applications for spring and fall 2025

Jan 20, 2025

Private and Charter Schools can submit applications for spring and fall 2025

Regular league play

Jan 27, 2025

Tennis/pickleball certified instructors 

March 18, 2025

Permits for spring and fall 2025 emailed to groups with exception of special events and tournaments. Those permits will be emailed to groups as approvals/denials come in from appropriate parks offices.

March 20, 2025

All other individuals and groups  

April 15, 2025

On-line self-serve bookings go-live

April 15, 2025

Tentative court opening date - Weather dependent but usually no later than Parks

Oct 13, 2025

Tentative court closing date - Weather dependent but usually no later than Parks

Availability & booking

Tennis/pickleball courts are free for drop-in use. There is no need to book a time. Players are limited to 30 minutes of playing time if there are people waiting.

Individuals or groups who wish to pay a fee to reserve a court for private instruction, leagues or tournaments can check for availability and book a court online.

Booking Conditions for Tennis Coaches: Individual Coaches are now required to present The City with proof of a minimum of Instructor Level Coaching Certificate and be a current member of the Tennis Profession anal Association to book tennis courts for business purposes.

Prior to April 15, 2025 all tennis and pickleball court booking requests must be submitted using the 311 application form.

On April 15 the self-serve booking options open. Access the self-serve booking forms below.

Rules, conditions & terms

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Tennis/pickleball courts are open, weather permitting.

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