Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy

Project overview

The Town of Oakville is developing an Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy to help guide the future planning and provision of outdoor racquet sport facilities and services across the community.

As participation in racquet sports continues to evolve, the strategy will establish a long-term vision and provide recommendations to help ensure that facilities, programs, and service delivery models continue to meet the needs of residents.

The strategy will consider current and future demand, facility planning, access models, design best practices, and opportunities to support a vibrant and sustainable racquet sport community in Oakville.

The project is expected to be completed in 2027.

Why we're doing this

Outdoor racquet sports are an important part of Oakville's parks and recreation system, supporting active living, social connection, and community well-being.

The strategy will help the Town:

• Understand current participation patterns and emerging trends.
• Assess the condition, use, and distribution of existing facilities.
• Plan for future growth and changing community needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve access to outdoor racquet sports.
• Establish a long-term framework for future investments and decision-making.

Scope

The strategy will focus primarily on:

• Tennis
• Pickleball
• Other outdoor racquet sports, where applicable

Public engagement opportunities

Community engagement will play an important role in the development of the strategy.

Throughout the project, the Town will provide opportunities for residents, sport participants, clubs, organizations, and other interested community members to share their perspectives and ideas.

Engagement opportunities may include:

• Online surveys
• Public information sessions
• Workshops and focus groups

Details about upcoming engagement opportunities will be posted on this page as they become available.

Project timeline

Timeline is subject to change as the project progresses.

Fall 2026 - Project begins

• Confirm project scope and approach
• Gather background information and existing data

Winter 2026/2027 - Research and engagement

• Review existing facilities and participation trends
• Conduct community engagement
• Identify opportunities, challenges, and future needs

Spring/summer 2027 - Strategy development

• Prepare recommendations and implementation options
• Develop draft strategy
• Complete and present the final Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy

Consultant

The Town of Oakville has retained Monteith Brown Planning Consultants to support facilitating the project and public engagement.