Outdoor Court Revitalization

February 2026 Update

Outdoor court revitalization will continue in 2026, with improvements focused on previously selected sites.

The following locations have been identified for upgrades in 2026:

• Falconbridge Tennis Courts (400 Edison Rd., Falconbridge)
• Coniston Tennis Courts (Government Road, Coniston)

The City will be hosting in-person community engagement sessions and online surveys to gather feedback on the proposed revitalization at these sites. Dates and details will be announced soon.


September 2025 Update

Capreol Lion's Den Park multi courts (2 Stull St., Capreol) - Skatepark and half basketball court - CONFIGURATION 3

  • Work is underway with asphalt to be completed by September 12.
  • Skatepark equipment is scheduled to be installed the week of September 22.

Copper Cliff multi courts (1 Tennis Club Ln., Copper Cliff) - One full basketball court, two hybrid tennis/pickleball courts, one skatepark and parking - CONFIGURATION 5

  • Work on the skate park will be tendered in the fall of 2025.
  • Work will be completed by the end of Q2.

McLean Playground basketball court (345 McLean Ave., Sudbury) - Pave outdoor rink and add basketball posts

  • Work will commence the week of September 29.

Minnow Lake Place basketball court (1127 Bancroft Dr., Sudbury) - One junior basketball court - CONFIGURATION 4

  • Work will commence the week of September 22.

Wahnapitae Community Centre multi courts (161 Glenbower Cres., Wahnapitae) - One hybrid tennis/pickleball court, pave outdoor rink and add basketball posts - CONFIGURATION 2

  • Work commenced on September 5.

Work at the following sites will be completed in late 2025:

  • Lion’s Park (4611 St. Joseph St., Hanmer) - Four pickleball courts and one tennis court - CONFIGURATION 1
  • Onaping Tot Lot (Fraser Avenue, Onaping) - Four pickleball courts and one tennis court - CONFIGURATION 1
  • Queen's Athletic Sports Complex tennis court (30 Cypress St., Sudbury) - One hybrid tennis/pickleball court - CONFIGURATION 2


Background

In early 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury was successful in its application for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding in the amount of $4,380,000. This funding will support the revitalization of 14 outdoor tennis court facilities and 14 outdoor basketball courts across the community over the next several years. The project aims to improve the quality of Greater Sudbury’s recreation and leisure infrastructure and increase utilization.

Work will also include:

*The conversion of underutilized tennis pads in over-supplied areas, to alternative uses such as pickleball and skateboarding. This will result in a greater variety of recreational activities. Twenty-five to thirty per cent of courts have been identified for conversion.

*Improved safety and accessibility for users through the rehabilitation/replacement of asphalt surfaces and improved pathways and entrances.

*Improved playability of outdoor courts through installation of new netting, fencing, basketball standards and other equipment.

Work will be completed in phases. An average of four to five facilities will be scheduled for revitalization during each phase. Work commenced in the spring of 2022. The entire project is expected to be complete in 2027.

Projects Completed to Date:

  • Delki Dozzi Sports Complex (3 Mary St., Sudbury)
  • Elmview Playground (1045 Tilly St., Hanmer)
  • Lorne Brady Park (600 O’Neil Dr. W., Garson)
  • Sixth Avenue Playground (215 Sixth Ave., Lively)
  • Twin Forks Playground (1475 Gary Ave., Sudbury)
  • Dowling Leisure Centre (79 Main St., Dowling)
  • Elm West Playground (505 White Ave., Sudbury)
  • Ryan Heights Playground (736 Bruce Ave., Sudbury)
  • Downe Playground (1309 Gemmell St., Sudbury)
  • Kin Park (2732 Langdon St., Blezard Valley)
  • VLA Playground (26 O’Neil St., Lively)

February 2026 Update

Outdoor court revitalization will continue in 2026, with improvements focused on previously selected sites.

The following locations have been identified for upgrades in 2026:

• Falconbridge Tennis Courts (400 Edison Rd., Falconbridge)
• Coniston Tennis Courts (Government Road, Coniston)

The City will be hosting in-person community engagement sessions and online surveys to gather feedback on the proposed revitalization at these sites. Dates and details will be announced soon.


September 2025 Update

Capreol Lion's Den Park multi courts (2 Stull St., Capreol) - Skatepark and half basketball court - CONFIGURATION 3

  • Work is underway with asphalt to be completed by September 12.
  • Skatepark equipment is scheduled to be installed the week of September 22.

Copper Cliff multi courts (1 Tennis Club Ln., Copper Cliff) - One full basketball court, two hybrid tennis/pickleball courts, one skatepark and parking - CONFIGURATION 5

  • Work on the skate park will be tendered in the fall of 2025.
  • Work will be completed by the end of Q2.

McLean Playground basketball court (345 McLean Ave., Sudbury) - Pave outdoor rink and add basketball posts

  • Work will commence the week of September 29.

Minnow Lake Place basketball court (1127 Bancroft Dr., Sudbury) - One junior basketball court - CONFIGURATION 4

  • Work will commence the week of September 22.

Wahnapitae Community Centre multi courts (161 Glenbower Cres., Wahnapitae) - One hybrid tennis/pickleball court, pave outdoor rink and add basketball posts - CONFIGURATION 2

  • Work commenced on September 5.

Work at the following sites will be completed in late 2025:

  • Lion’s Park (4611 St. Joseph St., Hanmer) - Four pickleball courts and one tennis court - CONFIGURATION 1
  • Onaping Tot Lot (Fraser Avenue, Onaping) - Four pickleball courts and one tennis court - CONFIGURATION 1
  • Queen's Athletic Sports Complex tennis court (30 Cypress St., Sudbury) - One hybrid tennis/pickleball court - CONFIGURATION 2


Background

In early 2021, the City of Greater Sudbury was successful in its application for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program funding in the amount of $4,380,000. This funding will support the revitalization of 14 outdoor tennis court facilities and 14 outdoor basketball courts across the community over the next several years. The project aims to improve the quality of Greater Sudbury’s recreation and leisure infrastructure and increase utilization.

Work will also include:

*The conversion of underutilized tennis pads in over-supplied areas, to alternative uses such as pickleball and skateboarding. This will result in a greater variety of recreational activities. Twenty-five to thirty per cent of courts have been identified for conversion.

*Improved safety and accessibility for users through the rehabilitation/replacement of asphalt surfaces and improved pathways and entrances.

*Improved playability of outdoor courts through installation of new netting, fencing, basketball standards and other equipment.

Work will be completed in phases. An average of four to five facilities will be scheduled for revitalization during each phase. Work commenced in the spring of 2022. The entire project is expected to be complete in 2027.

Projects Completed to Date:

  • Delki Dozzi Sports Complex (3 Mary St., Sudbury)
  • Elmview Playground (1045 Tilly St., Hanmer)
  • Lorne Brady Park (600 O’Neil Dr. W., Garson)
  • Sixth Avenue Playground (215 Sixth Ave., Lively)
  • Twin Forks Playground (1475 Gary Ave., Sudbury)
  • Dowling Leisure Centre (79 Main St., Dowling)
  • Elm West Playground (505 White Ave., Sudbury)
  • Ryan Heights Playground (736 Bruce Ave., Sudbury)
  • Downe Playground (1309 Gemmell St., Sudbury)
  • Kin Park (2732 Langdon St., Blezard Valley)
  • VLA Playground (26 O’Neil St., Lively)
Page last updated: 12 Feb 2026, 11:35 AM