Park Row Social Club 176 Park Row has pickleball play every morning from 9am-11am weather permitting. Everyone welcome. Courts are open dusk to dawn and are available for all.
Our Mission Statement is to foster a vibrant and inclusive pickleball community in the city of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. We are dedicated to advocating for the development and enhancement of both indoor and outdoor pickleball facilities to meet the growing needs of our players. By collaborating with local authorities, community members, and stakeholders, we aim to create accessible, high-quality courts that promote health, wellness, and social engagement for all ages and skill levels. Together, we strive to make pickleball a cornerstone of our community's recreational offerings, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this dynamic and exciting sport.
Advocacy Efforts
The association will work with sports officials, city officials, politicians, and community organizations to advocate for more pickleball courts and better access in Woodstock.
We need your support to advocate for you. Please join with the WPA by sending your contact information (name, email address, postal code and year of birth) with your e-transfer of $10.00 for your 3 year membership to WPA at pickleballwoodstock@gmail.com. Your voice matters.
The Woodstock Pickleball Association sent a delegation to the Woodstock Recreational Advisory Committee to advocate for the sport of pickleball. The meeting went very well and we are confident that we will see 8 outdoor courts being constructed at Cowan Fields in the spring of 2025.
We need more pickleball courts in Woodstock
Members are invited to attend the AGM on December 11th, 2024 at 1pm at the South Gate Centre 191 Old Wellington St S, Woodstock.
It is our sincere hope that the Woodstock Pickleball Association will represent you in fostering a vibrant and inclusive pickleball community in the city of Woodstock, Ontario. Together, we will strive to make pickleball a cornerstone of our community's recreational offerings, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy this dynamic and exciting sport.
To join the Woodstock Pickleball Association please send your contact information (name, email address, phone number, full address including postal code and the year you were born) with your e-transfer of $10.00 for your 3-year membership to WPA at pickleballwoodstock@gmail.com.
The purpose of the WPA is to gather statistics on the large numbers of pickleball players within the community. Large membership numbers help the WPA executive advocate with city officials and staff for additional indoor and outdoor facilities and additional hours of play for indoor facilities that presently exist.
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Outdoor facility with 3 courts located at 176 Park Row, Woodstock, On. |
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Woodstock Badminton Club (Private members club with 4 indoor courts) 310 Hunter Street Woodstock, On |
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Cowan Park Sportsplex with 4 indoor courts 895 Ridgewood Dr. Woodstock, On |
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Reeves Community Complex Park with 2 indoor courts 347 Finkle St Woodstock, On |
Its rapid growth is fueled by its accessibility and social nature, drawing players of all ages and skill levels. Strong community engagement compared to other sports. Unlike more physically demanding sports, pickleball’s smaller court and emphasis on doubles play make it less strenuous, attracting older players and fostering intergenerational participation. The sport’s open play format encourages social interaction, allowing players to mix and match easily, which enhances community bonds. Pickleball offers an enjoyable way to stay active with lower physical impact than tennis, making it suitable for people who may have concerns about joint strain or intense cardiovascular exertion. Additionally, the strategic nature of pickleball provides mental stimulation, promoting cognitive health and keeping players engaged without the physical demands that tennis requires.