The Inverness Multicourt Facility opened in October 2025, as an accessible space located in the community of Inverness with multiple courts for pickleball, and basketball, along with table tennis tables and bean bag toss games. The goal is to provide more access to physical activity for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities and to have locations that reinforce and expand municipal recreation programming offerings and enable local organizations to have the quality of facilities necessary to host tournaments which increases community visitation and supports local businesses.
What You Need to Know:
Location: 85 MacLean St., Inverness
Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week. Once lighting is fully installed, hours will be extended.
Booking: For now (Fall 2025), access is first-come, first-served, no booking required.
In the spring 2026, a court reservation system will be in place through PlayFinder.ca.
In support of this, a booking policy has been created so members of the public will be able to reserve courts up to two weeks in advance.
The booking policy applies to the three pickleball courts and two basketball courts at the facility. Drop-in times will still be available at pre-determined hours each day, but bookings will take priority over drop-ins outside of drop-in hours. Table tennis and the games area will not require booking and will be available at all open times for drop-in play.
Information sessions will be held over the winter to introduce the booking process ahead of what is expected to be a busy spring. These sessions will be promoted on this website, and municipality’s Facebook page.
A Few Reminders:
Pickleball Courts:
- For pickleball use only, to protect special court surface.
- Please avoid wearing dark-soled shoes, as they will cause damage.
Basketball Courts:
- Can also be used for other casual games like pickup hockey.
Notice something that needs attention? Let the municipality know by emailing construction@invernesscounty.ca.
Please note that surveillance cameras will be in operation, and participants play at their own risk.
Looking Ahead:
- An Expression of Interest for naming rights to the facility is coming soon.
- Work continues to secure funding for future phases.
- A grand opening celebration is being planned for Spring 2026. Stay tuned for more details!
Project Timeline:
The project has been broken into two phases.
Phase One included the construction of the pickleball and basketball courts, table tennis tables, bean bag toss games, an entrance, parking area, accessible pathways, bike racks, lighting, bike repair stations, benches, and garbage cans. This phase is now complete.
Phase Two would be funding and budget contingent and will be informed by community engagement.
| Phase One | Details | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement | Upland Planning & Design Studio sought feedback through public drop-in sessions, online meetings and phone calls. | 2021 |
| Conceptual Design | Concept designs were prepared based on community feedback. | 2022 |
| Detailed Design | Final design created based on community feedback from conceptual designs. | 2023–2024 |
| Construction | Includes site preparation, installing water, sanitary and storm servicing, asphalt and concrete finishes, court construction, fencing and electrical fixtures. | Began in May 2024. Facility opened in October 2025 |
Budget
- Government of Canada: $1,800,000
- Province of Nova Scotia: $614,000
- Municipality of Inverness County: $2,316,310*
Expressions of Interest – Naming Rights
The Municipality of Inverness County has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for the naming rights of the Inverness Multicourt Facility. The EOI closes December 18, 2025.
Check out the news release: Opportunities for Inverness Multicourt Facility Naming Rights | Municipality of the County of Inverness
Review the Expressions of Interest: Procurement Opportunities and Public Notices – Procurement Portal
Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out:
- Email construction@invernesscounty.ca
- Call toll-free 1-866-258-0223, select option #5.