Fort St. John to host event for National Pickleball Day 2025

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Kin Park pickleball courts (Tre Lopushinsky)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Already one of the fastest growing sports nationally, the City of Fort St. John is looking for more town residents to take a swing at pickleball.

National Pickleball Day is scheduled for August 9th, with festivities being organized by the city in partnership with the Peace Country Pickleball Association (PCPA) during the day, according to a Facebook post.

Similar to tennis, the sport uses a harder plastic ball and paddles instead of racquets on a smaller court. It also emphasizes team play.

PCPA vice-president Rod Locke wrote PCPA members “will be there to help and provide instruction,” adding “if others are willing to help, please join us.”

A post from the City of Fort St. John’s recreation department says while participants can bring their paddle “if they can,” spare paddles will be available.

A survey from Pickleball Canada released in 2025 suggests an estimated 1.54 million people participate in the sport, which is a 57 per cent increase in the last three years.

According to Locke, the first two hours of the event at Kin Park will be primarily instruction, with the remainder of the time for free play.

National Pickleball Day festivities take place on Saturday, August 9th at the Kin Park pickleball courts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to attend, with a drop-in format.

More details about the PCPA can be found on the group’s Facebook page.