Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre

Run by the Y on behalf of Boroondara Council, this community leisure centre in Ashburton includes a spacious indoor stadium that doubles as a pickleball venue. The courts are shared, multi-use indoor wood surfaces that also host badminton, basketball, netball, futsal and volleyball, with pickleball lines and half-height nets set up on request. The stadium can be hired by the quarter court for a single pickleball court, by the half court for two courts, or as a full court for larger groups. Bookings are managed through the centre and should be made at least 24 hours ahead, as space for sports other than casual basketball needs to be reserved. Players generally bring their own portable nets, although the centre can provide badminton nets set to the correct height if asked in advance. Because it sits within a full aquatic and recreation complex, the venue offers good supporting facilities including parking, change rooms, accessible amenities and a pool, gym and cafe nearby. The indoor setting means play continues comfortably in all weather and through the evening. It suits social groups and regular hirers looking for a reliable indoor space rather than a purpose-built pickleball centre, and casual one-off bookings are welcome subject to availability.