Bestview Park pickleball: three lit courts near Steeles
Editorial guide — open the live court page for hours, parking, and booking.
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Bestview Park offers three lit outdoor pickleball courts on shared tennis nets in a wooded North York pocket near Steeles and Leslie. Drop-in is free when courts are open; the City also lists online one-hour booking for tennis and pickleball when you want a reserved block.
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- Address
- 115 Bestview Dr, North York, ON M2M 2Y3
- Courts
- 3 — Three outdoor pickleball courts on asphalt — yellow pickleball lines painted on shared lit tennis courts with tennis nets (higher than a standard pickleball net). Fenced court cluster in a wooded park near Steeles Ave E and Leslie St.
- Surface
- Outdoor asphalt (grey 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 drop-in when courts are open and not reserved. The City lists online booking for tennis and pickleball — reserve in one-hour blocks via Toronto Registration and Booking (match-play rules and fees apply). Share courts with anyone waiting when playing drop-in.
- Online booking
- Optional via Toronto Registration and Booking — confirm fees and rules on the City booking site.
Open the live Bestview Park page on Courlo →
Playing on tennis-net courts
Yellow pickleball lines on grey asphalt, tennis-net height, chain-link fence around a three-court cluster. Drinking fountain and playground nearby — good family outing if only some players pickleball.
Don River parkland trails reward an early arrival walk before courts fill.
Booking vs walk-up
Same model as other bookable Toronto pads: reserved hours follow City match-play policy; open pads stay drop-in with rotation. Weekend afternoons and weekday evenings are the tightest windows in estimated patterns.
Access
Buses on Steeles Ave E and Leslie St; Finch Station on Line 1 plus bus is a common route. On-site parking near 115 Bestview Dr — confirm signage.
Frequently asked questions
The City of Toronto facility listing (id=521) shows three outdoor pickleball courts on the lit tennis/pickleball pad.
Yes. The City lists Book online for pickleball at this facility — use the Book online button on this page (Toronto Registration and Booking). Match-play bookings have City rules and fees; drop-in is free when courts are open and not reserved.
No portable net required for typical play — courts use existing tennis nets on the shared surface. The net sits higher than a dedicated pickleball net.
Drop-in play is free when courts are open and not booked. Reserved online slots follow City tennis/pickleball booking fees and insurance rules.
Yes — the City describes three lit outdoor tennis courts; overhead lights are visible on-site.
Outdoor grey asphalt with yellow pickleball lines over white tennis lines.
Lines are painted on tennis courts, so you play with tennis nets unless players set up alternate equipment allowed by the City.
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: 115 Bestview Dr, North York. Buses on Steeles Ave E and Leslie St; many players drive and park on-site.
Yes — on-site and nearby street parking; read local signs for restrictions.
Sources
Related guides
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- Dieppe Park: eight lit pickleball courts on Cosburn
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