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Pickleball Site decision postponed by Powell River CouncilCouncillors await decision on reconvening a committee to further examine the matter
Jan 1st, 2026: A decision on locating a pickleball facility in City of Powell River has been postponed until the potential reformation of a standing committee to look into the matter. At the December 18 city council meeting, manager of city development Melissa Howey said council had directed staff to examine the potential sale or lease of the Timberlane property identified as a potential site for a pickleball facility. She said the property was granted to the city by the province in 1974 and is encumbered by a proviso restricting use for park purposes. Check out the article in the Peak |
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Pickleballers request site near Powell River Recreation Complex"qathet Pickleball Association asks city council to reconsider recommendation of land for the facility in the Timberlane area".
Nov 25th, 2025: qathet Pickleball Association (qPA) is requesting that City of Powell River provide land near Powell River Recreation Complex for construction of a pickleball facility. At the November 20 city council meeting, qPA vice-president Peter Larlee outlined a letter sent to council that requests reconsideration of the recommendation for a Timberlane area site made by the standing committee on city-owned property. Check out the article in the Peak |
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qathet Pickleball Association hosts fundraiser for new facility Poker tournament held with proceeds going toward building indoor courts."qathet Pickleball Association's poker tournament to help raise funds for an indoor pickleball facility was a great success, according to one of the organizers"
Oct 2nd, 2025: The association sponsored the fundraiser with former professional poker player Matt Jarvis, who lives in the Lower Mainland. He came here to play poker and help host the tournament. Check out the article in the Peak |
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Pickleball facility to be studied by City of Powell River staff"Council passes motion to look into potential sale or lease of city-owned property to proponents"
August 25th, 2025: City of Powell River Council has directed staff to prepare a report on the sale or lease of a Timberlane property to qathet Pickleball Association. At an August 21 council meeting, councillor Cindy Elliott said it was great that the city would be moving forward with a report, and that she is interested in options that protect the city’s ability to have first right of refusal if the pickleball association should decide to sell the property. She said if there was a lease, the city would be protected. Check Out the Article in the Peak |
July 4th 2025 Pickleball, Pints, and Purpose Check out the article in the qathet Living
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May 20th 2025: qathet Pickleball Association requests land lease update. Check out the article in the Peak
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Jan 14th 2025: Ten-year-old pickleball player embraces the sport in qathet. Check out the article in the Peak
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Jan 2nd 2025: Racquet centre closure prompts call from qPA for new fitness hub. Check out the article in the Peak
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Nov 20th 2024: City of Powell River councillors ask staff for pickleball report Check out the article in the Peak
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Oct 24th 2024: qathet Pickleball Association seeks land for facility Check out the article in the Peak
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May 4th 2024: qPA Pickleball Expo: Popular racquet sport marks a milestone in the qathet region. Check out the article in the Peak
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Dec 16 2023: Powell River Sport and Fitness Society Raised funds for food bank. Check out the article in the Peak
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Sept 5, 2023: Powell River Racquet Centre welcomes curious players. Check out the article in the Peak.
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