Scarborough residents have a new place to play after the City of Toronto officially opened revitalized sports courts at Malvern Park on Monday, the result of an $800,000 investment in the neighbourhood park.
The project, unveiled Sunday, August 17, includes three upgraded tennis courts, four new dedicated pickleball courts, two refreshed netball courts and a new volleyball court, according to a City of Toronto news release.
What's new at Malvern Park
Pickleball players in particular gained significant new capacity, with four courts built specifically for the fast-growing racquet sport. The tennis courts received upgraded playing surfaces and new colour coatings, while the netball courts were refreshed.
The volleyball court is still being finished and is expected to be completed by mid-August, the release said.
Why the park was chosen
The City said the upgrades address state-of-good-repair needs at the park, where the existing facilities had deteriorated. The project was prioritized through Toronto's budget process based on the condition of the old courts and the opportunity to improve recreation access in a priority neighbourhood.
The renewal also received outside support. Tennis Canada's National Bank Play Your Court Program contributed a $100,000 grant toward the three tennis courts.
Free and open daily
The outdoor courts at Malvern Park are open every day and free for public drop-in use on a first-come, first-served basis — no bookings or fees required.
The City says residents can find details about the park and its facilities on its website.
The opening adds to Toronto's network of public recreation amenities as the city continues investing in park infrastructure across its neighbourhoods. Malvern Park serves the surrounding Scarborough community, where demand for outdoor court space has grown alongside the surging popularity of pickleball across the Greater Toronto Area.
For neighbours, the upgrade turns a tired set of courts into a modern recreation hub a short walk from home — part of a broader push to keep local infrastructure in good repair while making active living more accessible.
