As an active resident and new but enthusiastic Pickleball player in Oak Ridges, my neighbours and I drive to Aurora, Richmond Green & beyond to play Pickleball. 

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America - with reason! It is very accessible as it is easy to become proficient at a basic level. Pickleball is fun & challenging. It is wonderful for families kids, teens, and adults of all ages.

Pickleball promotes longevity, connections, an active lifestyle, and improved mental health. 

The town of Oak Ridges, despite having spaces allocated for recreational activities like tennis courts (some dilapidated), does not have any designated Pickleball courts.

This forces Pickleball players in our community to commute to distant places and take up space in other towns' or neighbourhoods' courts.

Given the sport's rising popularity, we believe that the conversion or creation of Pickleball courts in Oak Ridges will benefit the population regardless of age and foster a healthy and active community.

By bringing Pickleball to OakRidges and transforming underused tennis courts into Pickleball courts, we are advocating not just for a new sporting facility but also for the physical, mental, and communal well-being of our community. The positive change will ensure our town remains at the forefront of supporting its residents in pursuing this vibrant and thriving sport.

Let us allow our town to join the momentum of the fastest-growing sport in North America. Join our petition and voice the need to integrate Pickleball courts in Oak Ridges. Your contribution matters in shaping a healthier and more active community. Please sign the petition.