Fowler Park Pickleball Court Reservation Pilot

Reserve a pickleball court at Fowler Park 

Six dedicated pickleball courts and one dedicated tennis court are now available at Fowler Park in Cordova Bay as part of the Fowler Park Improvements Project. 

FromSeptember 15 to October 31, 2026, four of the six pickleball courts will be available to reserve through a pilot program. Courts will be reservable up to 7 days in advance. The remaining two pickleball courts, along with the dedicated tennis court, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

After the pilot ends, all Fowler Park courts will return to first-come, first-served use for the winter off-season, weather permitting. 

Reservations are available only for Fowler Park. All other Saanich outdoor pickleball and tennis courts remain first-come, first-served. 

Reserve a court

Important dates 

September 8, 2026, at 7:30am: Reservations open for play beginning September 15. View Fowler Park court availability online.
September 15, 2026: courts at Fowler Park open for play.

How to reserve

Reserve online through Saanich RecOnline or with the Saanich Recreation mobile app. 

A free RecOnline account is required to make a reservation. 

  1. Sign in to, or create, your free RecOnline account. 
  2. From the Schedules menu, select Pickleball: Outdoor
  3. Choose an available date and time. 
  4. Checkout and complete your reservation online.
Watch our tutorial video on how to reserve a court:
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Reservation details 

  • Four dedicated pickleball courts are available to reserve. 
  • Reservations may be made in one-hour or two-hour intervals. 
  • The fee is $10.50 per hour, including tax. 
  • New reservation times are released daily at 7:30 a.m., seven days before the day of play. 
  • Reservations are available to individuals only. Organizational bookings are not accepted during the pilot. 
  • Reservations are final. Cancellations and rescheduling are not available.

Playing times and court access

Court type Hours Access
Pickleball 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Four courts reservable; two courts first-come, first-served. 
Tennis 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. First-come, first-served; tennis only. 

If a reservable pickleball court is not booked, it is available for first-come, first-served play.

Please pickle politely

Fowler Park’s pickleball court hours help reduce potential noise impacts for nearby neighbours. Please support a welcoming and respectful park environment by: 

  • Playing only during permitted hours. 
  • Keeping voices, language and general noise at an appropriate level. 
  • Being courteous to other players, park visitors and nearby residents. 
  • Leaving courts and surrounding areas clean and ready for the next users. 

Share your feedback 

Staff will evaluate the reservation pilot and the 2027 season to help inform future approaches to outdoor court reservations in Saanich.

Review the FAQ document.

Send feedback or questions tosportbookings@saanich.ca.