Parkinson Recreation Centre Pickleball Courts

12 fenced outdoor courts, home of Kelowna pickleball.

Twelve dedicated, individually fenced outdoor courts on the east side of Parkinson Recreation Centre, home of the Pickleball Kelowna Club (capped at 700 members). Club sessions are for members only, but the courts are open to the public at the times posted on site, and City of Kelowna outdoor courts are free. For rainy days, a 10-court indoor club is due to open in town in late 2026.

At a glance

Courts

12 dedicated, individually fenced

Type

Outdoor

Public play

Free at posted public times

Club season

May 1–Sep 30

Other city courts

Rutland Recreation Park, Knox Mountain Park and more

What’s here

• Dedicated courts
• Outdoor
• Free to play
• Tournaments

Lessons, clubs and gear

• Pickleball Kelowna Club

  Runs scheduled play, clinics and tournaments at Parkinson from May to September. Membership ($160 in 2026) was full with a waitlist, and there are no guest privileges.

• Pickle & Paddle Athletic Club

  New indoor club with 10 courts, a gym, sauna and bistro, opening late October or early November 2026. No membership is needed to join activities.

• West Kelowna Pickleball Club

  Outdoor program at the Mt. Boucherie courts across the lake; 2026 membership $75 for non-residents.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• TournamentThird week of July (annual)Usually

  PKC Club Tournament

  Pickleball Kelowna Club’s summer tournament at Parkinson. Registration is on pickleballbrackets.com.

• TournamentLast weekend in September (annual)Usually

  PKC Season End Tournament

  The club’s season-closing tournament at Parkinson Recreation Centre.

Where to stay

• hotelAccent Inns Kelowna

  Simple, good-value hotel on Harvey Avenue, close to the courts and the shops.

  5 min drive
• hotelHotel Zed Kelowna

  Retro-themed hotel downtown across from City Park, with a rooftop patio and a seasonal pool.

  10 min drive
• hotelManteo Resort

  Lakefront resort hotel and villas on Okanagan Lake.

  15 min drive

Nearby

• Okanagan Rail Trail · 5 min drive

  Paved and packed path along the old rail line from Kelowna past Wood and Kalamalka lakes, good for a walk or bike ride.

• BNA Brewing Co. & Eatery · 10 min drive

  Brewery, restaurant and bowling lanes downtown.

• Mission Hill Family Estate · 25 min drive

  Landmark West Kelowna winery for a tasting with lake views.

Getting there

• Kelowna International (YLW) · about 15 min drive
• Vancouver · about 4 hr
• Seattle · about 5.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps