Parc Paul-Pelletier tennis courts open to the public

Tashi Farmilo

The long-awaited tennis courts at Parc Paul-Pelletier, located behind École secondaire de la Nouvelle-Ère at 400 chemin Fraser in Aylmer, are now open to the public, giving residents access to their first competitive-level facility. The $1.47-million project delivers four lighted courts, one built to competition standards, and they are available daily from 7 - 10 pm, in line with Gatineau park hours. The new complex addresses a long-standing gap in the west end. For years, local players and clubs pressed for proper infrastructure, pointing to the lack of facilities that could support lessons, training and higher-level play. Gatineau’s master plan for recreational and sports infrastructure had identified the deficit and recommended a tennis hub to meet the sector’s rapid population growth and rising demand. For young players in particular, the facility offers the chance to train and compete closer to home. With the lights switched on and rackets already in play, Aylmer’s tennis community finally has a home court advantage.