Buttonwood Park pickleball: book online or drop in
Editorial guide — open the live court page for hours, parking, and booking.
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Buttonwood Park combines suburban lit-court play with Toronto’s online tennis/pickleball booking system: three listed outdoor courts on shared tennis nets, free drop-in when pads are open, and optional one-hour reservations through Toronto Registration and Booking when you want a guaranteed block.
Verified facts
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- Address
- 30 Mulham Pl, Etobicoke, ON M9A 4W1
- Courts
- 3 — Three outdoor pickleball courts on concrete — permanent yellow pickleball lines on shared tennis courts with tennis nets (higher than a standard pickleball net). Aerial photos may show up to six painted pickleball layouts across the tennis pad; the City listing counts three courts.
- Surface
- Outdoor concrete / 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 also lists online court 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 one-hour blocks via Toronto Registration and Booking when courts are reservable — fees and match-play rules apply per City policy.
Open the live Buttonwood Park page on Courlo →
Drop-in vs booking
When no reservation holds the pad, public drop-in rules apply — rotate with anyone waiting. Reserved blocks are match-play oriented on the City system; read fee and cancellation rules before you pay.
Aerial imagery sometimes shows up to six painted pickleball layouts across the tennis footprint; the official facility count remains three — line count on arrival wins.
Court feel and lights
Grey asphalt/concrete, tennis-net height, overhead lights for evening sessions. Fenced cluster near playground paths — expect families and walkers around the perimeter.
Access
Royal York Station on Line 2 plus buses on Royal York Rd and La Rose Ave. Mulham Pl parking is convenient but competitive on weekday evenings — booking can be worth it if you are driving from across Etobicoke.
Frequently asked questions
The City of Toronto facility listing (id=813) shows three outdoor pickleball courts. On-site paint may show additional layouts on the shared tennis pad — count active nets when you arrive.
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.
Courts use existing tennis nets on the shared surface. Some groups bring a portable net for regulation height — only if it fits park rules and does not block other players.
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 — overhead lights are listed for this facility and visible on-site.
Outdoor grey concrete/asphalt with yellow pickleball lines painted over white tennis lines.
Lines are on tennis courts, so the permanent net is tennis height unless players use approved portable equipment.
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: 30 Mulham Pl, Etobicoke. Royal York Station (Line 2) plus buses on Royal York Rd; many players drive and park nearby.
Street and lot parking are available in the area — read local signs for restrictions.
The City lists online booking for tennis and pickleball at many pads. Use Toronto Registration and Booking; drop-in still applies when courts are open and not reserved.
Sources
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