Another one of several badminton options in Richmond…read more Even though the parking lot here is fairly big, it completely fills up during peak hours (ie evenings). There are more spots around the far side of the building, but it's a bit of a walk. There are 13 courts. 12 in the main area, and a 13th one hidden in a corner, through an opening in the back wall. See pic. The floor here is nice in the way that it's softer than concrete, but the problem is that the flooring is uneven. They use rolls of linoleum, and the seams are in the middle of the courts. Thank goodness nothing actually sticks out. The venue was nice and cool, but it was winter at the time. Not sure how good the ventilation is during the summer months. Hopefully the place doesn't bake. Lastly, there is also a nice huge store for badminton goodies here, though I didn't shop. But they probably do your typical services such as restringing your racquet, or selling you badminton-related sports equipment.

Drop in is great, but don't come during spring break or else you won't get a court. Between the…read morespring break camp kids and the older badminton groups you'll end up waiting for a court. Also when you come, make sure you have non- dark coloured sole shoes, otherwise they'll let you borrow shoes.

My friends have been booking courts here weekly, and organizing drop ins. The courts and nets are…read morenice with high ceilings, however I find it can get really busy and there isn't enough room between the courts. There are varying skill levels, so there's always the errant birdie flying into another court. It's a little pricey in my opinion as you have to bring your own birdies as well, but it's nice to drop in every once in a while.

Tried this place for the first time last week on Friday night. My friends were looking to book two…read morecourt about three days before, and this is the only place that still have court available. Most likely cause it's very hard to reach using public transit. We arrived around 5 min before our booking time. The front staff asked for our proof of vaccination before letting us in. They have a lot of court, and it's very clean, but the floor is a bit slippery. The staff does not care whether you use dark coloured sole shoes; non marking is optional. There are rest bench for every court, labelled with the court number. We could play badminton match without wearing our mask. Washroom is very clean; a lot of amenities, there are two of changing room, two shower rooms, and lockers. Seems like you can buy necessary stuff t the front desk like racket, shuttlecock, shoes, and water, but minimum charge with card is $5.

A convenient location spot for a badminton centre…read more Although they have plenty of courts, they are frequently booked up so be sure to call in advance to grab a spot. Lots of parking and close to transit. There's not much space between the courts and the lines for the courts by the walls are tight such that you might scratch your racket so if you are reserving over the phone, be sure to ask for the middle courts, when possible to maximize your experience. The floor is smooth; no issues with the flooring. Overall, still a good spot to go if you're looking to play badminton with a group of people. Lots of picnic tables for your gear and to rest. Very group friendly.

Came here to check out some badminton action, and an alternative to Clearone, which is getting a…read morebit too packed. Parking is plentiful here, as it's in an industrial lot. The interior is quite large, and surprisingly doesn't echo too badly. Must be because of the mats they use in the courts. It makes the game a lot more comfortable than playing on bare concrete. The website advertises it as a "floating floor system". This is worth a special mention as it does take some of the strain off your legs. The staff are VERY anal about keeping this floor in top shape (must've been expensive to buy and install), so there is a "non-marking sole" rule that is quite tightly enforced. They actually check your shoes before letting you in the playing area. And there is a $100 fine if you play with the wrong shoes and mark up the floor. They mean business. Some of my friends complained that the ambient temperature was too cold (I would say it was 10-15C), but I actually found it quite pleasant. Sure it's cold when you first come in, but it also ensures that you don't cook after a couple of intense rounds. There are also plenty of tables, chairs, and benches for you to leave your gear while you play. There are also security cameras throughout the building and parking lot so hopefully your car won't get broken into. One last thing: the girl working here speaks somewhat crappy English, so hopefully you have a Taiwanese friend with you. Not sure if it was the same person when I called in a few days ago, but there was quite a disconnect between the questions I asked about the facility and the answers I received. One of the better places to play baddy for sure. Recommended.

Attended two rec practices for parahockey tonight . Edward who was my instructor / coach for the…read moreday was really personable and super knowledgeable! Had an absolute blast !!! Also gorgeous facility . I learned that it was over 15 years old and that they built it for the Olympics, but it seemed To be pretty new . Upstairs there's a curling lounge with a full bar and happy hour ! The locals are spoiled and don't even know it ! If you are local check this place out or even if you are visiting out of town you can still sign up for classes and they are very affordable! Check this place out and support your local rec center!

I love the idea of a community centre with multiple facilities. Gym, pool, skating rink, PLUS a…read morelibrary and café -- check, check, check. And it's modern? We love new, up-to-date facilities. I've used all their facilities except for the skating rink (so I like to think I'm a fairly reliable source). You can pay drop-in for gym and/or pool for $7.50 (yep, you can use both facilities in the same day if you want). Gym isn't huge but there are still enough machines/benches/treadmills to go around. You could totally do a full workout without waiting your turn (unless it's after 4 on a weekday, aka peak gym hours everywhere). Pool is one of the best in Vancouver, given that it's new and has a lot of features. A good number of swimming lanes, leisure pools, a lazy river, 3 diving boards, a big hot tub, a sauna (that is not so big) and a steam room. Showers are fine as far as public pool showers go (the curtains don't fully shut but still better than UBC's) and you can bring your own lock for the lockers. I love that there's a library because I can head on over post-workout and enter a different kind of calm, zen mindset as I peruse the shelves. Whose idea was it to attach a library to every community centre (and can we get more of that, please!)? There will always be something to gripe about with every community centre (sometimes there are way too many people in one swimming lane and I'm not sure why they don't open up another), but as far as Hillcrest goes, it has a lot to offer. A really great place to hit up all the facilities in one stop, or to bring the kids along for a fun-filled, athletic and/or academic weekend. Also, the staff is GREAT and so kind. Kudos to them!

NVTC layout needs to be duplicated. Over the years, playing…read moreat many different tennis courts (indoor and out), the layout of the floor plan is just excellent. Viewing area is comfortable esp pre/post matches, the halls/washroom is in the center with courts surrounding. Parking area wraps around the center. The lighting is the least blinding when looking up when tossing ball for service and while smashing. Truly a gem in the lower mainland.

Perfect spot for some tennis in the winter. Or any rainy day. Court surface is excellent with…read moreheaters on low setting, hanging right above the baselines. Changing room is reasonably clean; front desk staff efficient and friendly. Paid $38 for 1.5 hours on a weeknight, which isn't exactly cheap, but it's the next best thing to a private club.

Have played at 6Pack Indoor Beach on and off over the years. It's located in an industrial area…read moreclose to Badminton Vancouver. There's a cafe (Court 6 Cafe), feet washing station and two showers. The best was when they had a fun weekday drop-in/ladies night but that no longer exists. It's fully booked for league nights (with three sessions). Couple tidbits: - 5 indoor beach courts open year round - Plenty of volleyball league options (2's and 4's). Not cheap as it's about $25.00/session to play - Expensive court rentals ($134.24/hr) unless booked last minute or at odd times ($59.41/hr) The only indoor place to play beach volleyball but be prepared to pay for it.

Organized a group hangout here and they had two large tables per court reservation so plenty of…read morebench room for your belongings and guests to rest. There were lockers available but we just put our stuff on the tables and benches. Reservations and pricing - booked the reservation via their online platform through catch corner. The pricing wasn't clear online so I had to call ahead of doing the online reservation myself. The online price for the court time for 8+ is the fee set for 8 players. While you can have more players on your court (which makes it great to not have to have finalized group numbers until the day of), the website wasn't clear that basically for anything more than 8, the additional players just had to pay in person instead of online. It would have been easier if the website outlined that the court is meant for x number of players to y number of players and the fee is simply for 8 people. Our group ended up having more than 8 players so we paid for the additional players at the end of our session however staff advised that the in person pricing was actually a few dollars cheaper than the online booking as you're also paying online service fees. They advised that you can simply call in to make a reservation too and staff would just take a credit card deposit for 4 players worth so that would have been a good tip to know when I called in initially..... No one in our group has tried archery tag before. Overall, we had a good and fun experience. All the protective gear is provided and the staff also utilized the first portion of the reservation to teach you and let you practice using the bow and arrow and shooting targets. Since the courts are "beaches", no shoes and socks were allowed. There was a feet washing station so crocs and a towel to dry your feet would've been good items to bring. There's a lot of running around during the game but there's a break between each game. Be sure to bring water otherwise they do offer drinks and food as well.

The Killarney Community Centre is located at 6260 Killarney Street,Vancouver,BC…read more This is designed for a multi-sport synthetic turf field (or multi-use athletic field) and engineered to handle multiple sports and community events rather than just a single activity. While the 2026 World Cup Soccer Championship (FIFA) were used this facility for warm up and training Center. The police vehicles were always parked outside to keep the security of their guests in the field. Key Features : It designed for Multi-Sport Striping: The artificial turf typically features overlapping, color-coded boundary lines laid directly into the surface to accommodate sports like soccer, field hockey, rugby, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee without needing repainting. Perimeter Running / Warm-Up Track: The bright blue track encircling the turf serves as a surface for track events, training sprints, team warm-ups, and walking/jogging. All-Weather Turf: Because it uses synthetic infill turf rather than natural grass, it provides consistent drainage and durability, allowing continuous use through rain and heavy foot traffic without turning to mud. Commercial High-Mast Lighting: The tall floodlight towers along the perimeter allow games, practice sessions, and community tournaments to extend into the evening.

Nice newish community centre in the Killarney area. This review is for the ice rink. This place…read morealso has a gym and pool. Parking is plentiful in the large lot next to the building. Staff are friendly and helpful. The ice rink here has drop in public sessions. Rentals are available for a few bucks. The rink itself is pretty nice.

Been playing at Bonsor Recreation Complex for years. It's the cheapest place to play leagues for…read morevolleyball (ie. Sunday afternoon co-ed league) and squash (Vancouver Squash League). Good - 10 visit punchcard ($54.00 + GST) - this is the cost with a Be Active Pass card - 2 squash courts and 3 table tennis tables - Squash league ($18.00 to spare (up to 3 games), $63.00 for part time (up to 8 games) and $147.00 for full time) - Large multi-purpose gym for volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, etc. - Multiple drop-in times for sports (ie. Friday volleyball is very popular) - Less than 10 minute walk from the Metrotown skytrain - A couple of EV charging stations ($2.00/hour) Bad - Archaic booking system (no online booking system available. You have to call to book a squash/racquetball court) - Half the time when you call, staff doesn't answer - Downstairs weight room is cramped - 1 combo court (normally used for squash or racquetball but they currently refuse to move it) - 50% of the time the men's shower facilities don't have body wash You get what you pay for at Bonsor. Don't expect much and it does the trick.

My child attended this summer camp for two weeks and has been left with serious psychological…read moredistress. The instructors here showed an alarming lack of professionalism and misused their authority to unfairly target and humiliate him. They made false accusations, shouted at him without cause, punished him with arbitrary "time-outs," and consistently treated him with disrespect. Their behavior was not only inappropriate but also harmful. As a parent, I find this completely unacceptable. Children should feel safe, supported, and encouraged--not shamed, blamed, or bullied by the very people entrusted to care for them.