Albion Gardens Park pickleball: three lit tennis-line courts
Editorial guide — open the live court page for hours, parking, and booking.
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Albion Gardens Park lists three outdoor pickleball courts on shared tennis courts with existing tennis nets — slightly higher than regulation pickleball height. The pad is lit, fenced, and free for drop-in play in west Etobicoke. Aerial photos sometimes show additional painted layouts; trust on-site lines and the City facility record (id=923) when counts differ.
Verified facts
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- Address
- 41 Deanlea Ct, Etobicoke, ON M9V 2R5
- Courts
- 3 — Three outdoor pickleball courts on concrete — permanent lines painted on shared tennis courts with existing tennis nets (slightly higher than a standard pickleball net). On-site photos may show additional painted pads; confirm court count on arrival.
- Surface
- Outdoor concrete (blue/green hard court)
- Nets
- Tennis nets on shared courts
- Cost
- Free public play
- Lights
- Lit pad (confirm switch times on-site)
- Season
- Outdoor — typically spring through fall; winter snow and maintenance can close the pad.
- Access
- Free public drop-in. Share courts with anyone waiting (typical park etiquette). Check the City facility page for permits or closures.
Open the live Albion Gardens Park page on Courlo →
Net height and surface
Tennis-net pickleball is common on Toronto suburban pads — adjust expectations for lobs and resets. Surface is outdoor concrete with blue/green hard-court paint; chain-link enclosure keeps balls contained but wind still matters.
Share courts when others are waiting; check the City page for permit or maintenance closures before weekend trips.
Getting there and parking
Buses on Albion Rd and Kipling Ave serve the pocket; Kipling Station plus bus/walk is typical if you are transit-first. On-site and street parking near Deanlea Ct fill on sunny weekend afternoons — arrive early.
West-end court cluster
Buttonwood Park and Birch Park are linked from the live Albion Gardens page — compare booking rules (Buttonwood offers online blocks) before you drive between sites.
Frequently asked questions
The City of Toronto facility listing (id=923) and public directories cite three outdoor courts. On-site layout may show additional painted pads — count nets in use when you arrive.
No portable net required for typical play — courts use existing tennis nets on the shared tennis/pickleball surface. The net sits higher than a dedicated pickleball net.
Yes — listed as free public drop-in courts.
Yes. Overhead lights are visible on-site and listed for this facility — confirm they are on when you visit.
Outdoor concrete with blue playing areas and green surrounds, permanent white lines.
Lines are painted on tennis courts, so you play with tennis nets unless the City or players set up alternate equipment. Plan for a slightly higher net than a dedicated pickleball pad.
Courlo lists these as public drop-in courts. Check toronto.ca for any permit or program that closes the pad.
Weekday mornings are usually quieter; weekday evenings and weekend afternoons are typically busier. Use the weather section on this page for day-by-day windows.
Address: 41 Deanlea Ct, Etobicoke. Bus routes serve Albion Rd / Kipling Ave; many players drive and park nearby.
Street and lot parking are available in the area — read local signs for restrictions.
Sources
Related guides
- Buttonwood Park pickleball: book online or drop in
Three lit pickleball courts on tennis lines at 30 Mulham Pl — free drop-in when open, optional City online booking in one-hour blocks.
- Birch Park pickleball: two lit courts in Long Branch
Two outdoor courts on shared lit tennis lines at 75 Arcadian Cir — tennis nets, seasonal wading pool nearby, lakeshore Etobicoke access.
- Bestview Park pickleball: three lit courts near Steeles
Fenced trio on shared tennis lines at 115 Bestview Dr — lights, optional online booking, Don Valley parkland access.