Overview
Rideau Sports Centre is an indoor and outdoor tennis club in Ottawa, Ontario, located at 1 Donald St. Rideau Sports Centre is a membership-based club. There are 15 courts with a clay surface. Courts are floodlit for evening play. Rideau Sports Centre is one of 15 tennis clubs (131 tennis venues in total) in Ottawa — nearby options include Riverain Park (165 m away) and St Germain Tennis Courts (828 m away).
What players say Mixed reviews
Players report Rideau Sports Centre offers 8 indoor hard courts for year-round play and 7 outdoor clay courts in summer, with well-maintained facilities and plenty of space. Courts are generally clean and booking is done online or by phone, but court availability is limited during prime times and when tournaments or junior programs are scheduled. Court access requires a membership or paid booking, and some players feel crowding and cost are concerns. The overall playing experience is good for those who secure a spot, though management decisions and refund policies have disappointed some.
Hours & Popular Times
- Thursday · Today 7 AM to 11 PM
- Friday 7 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday 7 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday 7 AM to 10 PM
- Monday 7 AM to 11 PM
- Tuesday 7 AM to 11 PM
- Wednesday 7 AM to 11 PM
Programs
Tennis academy offers scholarships and supports juniors competing in high-level tournaments, including Ontario Junior Indoor National Selection.
Social & Leagues
Social events offered include round robins, tennis tournaments (Live Ball Cup), and regular live music performances and trivia nights at The Bridge Public House, with dates in March, April, and July. Activities include music with named performers and trivia, plus tournament events. Food and drinks implied at hospitality venue, but menu details not given.