Stanley Park's tennis courts have become a regional draw since their refurbishment in 2023, attracting visitors from across British Columbia and beyond. According to movement data analysed by Tennis Canada, the courts recorded over 13,000 visits in a single month by summer 2025, with visitor patterns revealing the facility's reach far exceeds its immediate neighbourhood.
How far are visitors travelling?
Nearly half of all visitors to Stanley Park's courts travel more than 150 kilometres to use the facility, according to Tennis Canada's analysis. The remaining 47.54% come from within 50 kilometres, indicating strong local community use alongside substantial draw from across the region. This geographic spread reflects both the quality of the upgraded courts and the pull of the National Bank Stanley Park Open tournament held at the venue.
What was done to the courts?
All six courts at Stanley Park were resurfaced and upgraded in 2023 as part of the National Bank Play Your Court Program. The project included new posts, nets, fencing, and signage. A grand opening ceremony took place on June 29, 2023, coinciding with the National Bank Stanley Park Open tournament. In the months following the reopening, visits steadily increased, peaking at over 13,000 in a single month by summer 2025.
The data demonstrates that the investment in court infrastructure and the tournament's presence have combined to establish Stanley Park as a destination venue for tennis players across the region.
Sources
- Active Exchange: Using Movement Data to grow the game across Canada. Published 2026-06-20.
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