December 5, 2024 update
The following motion was approved at the Dec. 4 City Council meeting:
That the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy be approved in principle to guide the future planning, capital forecasting, and development of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of Barrie.
November 28, 2024 update
The report, strategy document, and associated motion will go to Council for consideration on December 4, 2024.
November 21, 2024 update
The report, strategy document, and associated motion will go to General Committee for consideration on November 27, 2024.
November 8, 2024 Update
At the November 13, 2024 Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee meeting, the following motion was considered:
That the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy be approved in principle to guide the future planning, capital forecasting, and development of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of Barrie.
The staff report and strategy document can be viewed on Legistar or via the "Documents" section on the right-hand side of this page. The strategy document contains information about pickleball and tennis participation trends, results of the community engagement, supply and utilization, court design, court permit rates and fees, needs assessment, and implementation strategy.
April 10, 2024 Update
The final report on Barrie's outdoor racquet sports strategy will be completed by fall 2024, and then presented to Barrie City Council for consideration.
Background
Barrie residents enjoy a high-quality outdoor lifestyle with many greenspaces and recreational facilities located throughout the community.
In preparation for future growth and in response to a resurgence in tennis participation and a rapidly growing pickleball interest, the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy (ORSS) will plan for long-term provision of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities, and related services.
Get Involved and Have Your Say!
What is your vision for outdoor racquet sports in Barrie? Get involved and share your feedback on your future needs and interests for outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities and services through:
-- The Survey is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly -- Share your vision for tennis and pickleball in Barrie through the survey. Survey participants who provide their contact info will be eligible* for one of the following prize packs: - Beginner Pickleball Set (includes 2 beginner pickleball paddles and pickleballs)
- Beginner Tennis Set (includes 1 beginner tennis racquet and tennis balls)
- Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls (12 Pack)
- Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Two 4-Can Bundles)
Feedback is being collected until November 10, 2023. *Must be a City of Barrie resident. One (1) entry per survey participant for one (1) prize pack. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off. Note that City Staff are not eligible to be entered.
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 -- All Information Pop-Ups have been completed --
 Join us at an Information Pop-up! Join the project team at one of the many places in Barrie that currently has Tennis and/or Pickleball facilities to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Kids aged 12 and under can take part in the colouring activity (details below).
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-- The Workshop has been completed -- Are you part of an organized tennis or pickleball group in Barrie? Join the Outdoor Racquet Sports User Groups Workshop on Thursday October 26, 2023 for a facilitated discussion to share your feedback regarding outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities. Feedback gathered at this session will inform the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy. This workshop is for tennis and pickleball groups that: are organized* or incorporated have been active for at least one (1) year within the past five (5) years (since 2018) offer membership/participation to residents of Barrie (membership must compromise of a minimum 80% Barrie residents) currently utilize or would like to utilize City of Barrie outdoor facilities
*To be recognized as "organized", the group must have a documented mission/mandate statement, a governance structure in place in the form of a volunteer Board of Directors/Executive Committee, written constitution, by-laws and/or operating procedures, and financial records in accordance with the Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Contact Karen.Lilienthal@barrie.ca to register. |
-- The Colouring Activity is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly -- Kids 12 and under are encouraged to get involved by submitting a colouring activity by November 10, 2023. Eligible participants can be entered* for a Beginner Pickleball OR Tennis Set. Get your activity sheets at: Or download and print your own activity:Submit your designs by:
| Mail | Attn: Development Services - Parks Planning
Barrie City Hall - 6th Floor
70 Collier Street
Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 | | Drop-Off | | | E-mail | Subject: Pickleball/Tennis Colouring Activity
RacquetSports@barrie.ca |
*Participants must be a City of Barrie resident aged 12 or under. Address and contact information must be submitted. Participants can enter one (1) Tennis activity for one (1) entry for the Tennis Set and/or one (1) Pickleball activity for one (1) entry for the Beginner Pickleball Set. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off.
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December 5, 2024 update
The following motion was approved at the Dec. 4 City Council meeting:
That the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy be approved in principle to guide the future planning, capital forecasting, and development of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of Barrie.
November 28, 2024 update
The report, strategy document, and associated motion will go to Council for consideration on December 4, 2024.
November 21, 2024 update
The report, strategy document, and associated motion will go to General Committee for consideration on November 27, 2024.
November 8, 2024 Update
At the November 13, 2024 Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee meeting, the following motion was considered:
That the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy be approved in principle to guide the future planning, capital forecasting, and development of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities within the City of Barrie.
The staff report and strategy document can be viewed on Legistar or via the "Documents" section on the right-hand side of this page. The strategy document contains information about pickleball and tennis participation trends, results of the community engagement, supply and utilization, court design, court permit rates and fees, needs assessment, and implementation strategy.
April 10, 2024 Update
The final report on Barrie's outdoor racquet sports strategy will be completed by fall 2024, and then presented to Barrie City Council for consideration.
Background
Barrie residents enjoy a high-quality outdoor lifestyle with many greenspaces and recreational facilities located throughout the community.
In preparation for future growth and in response to a resurgence in tennis participation and a rapidly growing pickleball interest, the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy (ORSS) will plan for long-term provision of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities, and related services.
Get Involved and Have Your Say!
What is your vision for outdoor racquet sports in Barrie? Get involved and share your feedback on your future needs and interests for outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities and services through:
-- The Survey is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly -- Share your vision for tennis and pickleball in Barrie through the survey. Survey participants who provide their contact info will be eligible* for one of the following prize packs: - Beginner Pickleball Set (includes 2 beginner pickleball paddles and pickleballs)
- Beginner Tennis Set (includes 1 beginner tennis racquet and tennis balls)
- Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls (12 Pack)
- Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Two 4-Can Bundles)
Feedback is being collected until November 10, 2023. *Must be a City of Barrie resident. One (1) entry per survey participant for one (1) prize pack. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off. Note that City Staff are not eligible to be entered.
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-- All Information Pop-Ups have been completed --
Join us at an Information Pop-up! Join the project team at one of the many places in Barrie that currently has Tennis and/or Pickleball facilities to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Kids aged 12 and under can take part in the colouring activity (details below).
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-- The Workshop has been completed -- Are you part of an organized tennis or pickleball group in Barrie? Join the Outdoor Racquet Sports User Groups Workshop on Thursday October 26, 2023 for a facilitated discussion to share your feedback regarding outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities. Feedback gathered at this session will inform the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy. This workshop is for tennis and pickleball groups that: are organized* or incorporated have been active for at least one (1) year within the past five (5) years (since 2018) offer membership/participation to residents of Barrie (membership must compromise of a minimum 80% Barrie residents) currently utilize or would like to utilize City of Barrie outdoor facilities
*To be recognized as "organized", the group must have a documented mission/mandate statement, a governance structure in place in the form of a volunteer Board of Directors/Executive Committee, written constitution, by-laws and/or operating procedures, and financial records in accordance with the Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Contact Karen.Lilienthal@barrie.ca to register. |
-- The Colouring Activity is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly -- Kids 12 and under are encouraged to get involved by submitting a colouring activity by November 10, 2023. Eligible participants can be entered* for a Beginner Pickleball OR Tennis Set. Get your activity sheets at: Or download and print your own activity:Submit your designs by:
| Mail | Attn: Development Services - Parks Planning
Barrie City Hall - 6th Floor
70 Collier Street
Barrie, ON L4M 4T5 | | Drop-Off | | | E-mail | Subject: Pickleball/Tennis Colouring Activity
RacquetSports@barrie.ca |
*Participants must be a City of Barrie resident aged 12 or under. Address and contact information must be submitted. Participants can enter one (1) Tennis activity for one (1) entry for the Tennis Set and/or one (1) Pickleball activity for one (1) entry for the Beginner Pickleball Set. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off.
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