Sentinel Park: North York rec court with one pickleball pad
Courlo Editorial · · · 4 min read
Sentinel Park is a North York recreation-court destination: 1 outdoor pickleball court at 295 Sentinel, North York, ON. Nets: Tennis nets on shared courts per the City listing. No overhead court lights are listed — plan for daytime sessions. Outdoor — typically spring through fall.
Verified facts
Last verified
- Address
- 295 Sentinel, North York, ON
- Courts
- 1 — 1 outdoor pickleball court per the City of Toronto pickleball listing (facility id=752) — 1×Tennis (unlit).
- Surface
- Outdoor hard court (shared tennis / pickleball lines)
- Nets
- Tennis nets on shared courts
- Cost
- Free public play
- Lights
- No court lights listed
- Season
- Outdoor — typically spring through fall; winter snow and maintenance can limit access.
- Access
- Free public drop-in when courts are open. Share courts with anyone waiting (typical park etiquette). Confirm hours and closures on the official toronto.ca facility page before you go.
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What you get on the rec court
1 outdoor pickleball court per the City of Toronto pickleball listing (facility id=752) — 1×Tennis (unlit). Surface: Outdoor hard court (shared tennis / pickleball lines).
Busiest windows are typically Weekend afternoons, Summer evenings before dusk — Courlo labels these as estimates, not live foot-traffic data.
Gear, season, and booking
Free public drop-in when courts are open. Share courts with anyone waiting (typical park etiquette). Confirm hours and closures on the official toronto.ca facility page before you go.
Outdoor — typically spring through fall; winter snow and maintenance can limit access.
North York neighbourhood context
Sentinel Park sits in North York — a local rec-court option for players who want free drop-in without crossing the city.
Confirm court count and net type on-site — the City table lists multiple net types at some parks.
Transit and parking
Street or park lot parking may be available — confirm signs on arrival. Arrive early on summer weekends when courts are busy.
TTC routes vary by park — open the map on this page and plan your trip via the TTC trip planner.
Frequently asked questions
The City of Toronto pickleball listing (facility id=752) shows 1 outdoor court (1×Tennis (unlit)).
Courts use tennis nets on shared surfaces unless players bring approved portable equipment.
Yes — public drop-in when courts are open, unless a reservation or program is in progress.
No — the City listing does not include court lights at this facility.
The toronto.ca amenities table does not list Book online for pickleball at this facility — drop-in unless the City updates the listing.
Sources
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