Basketball in Vaughan

Ten Vaughan community centres have gymnasiums. Residents can book a whole gym online for basketball, and the City runs drop-in sports in its community centres. Below: 10 places in Vaughan, how to get drop-in times, and what it costs.

Places for basketball in Vaughan

Al Palladini Community Centre

9201 Islington Avenue, Woodbridge, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Carrville Community Centre

655 Thomas Cook Avenue, Maple, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Chancellor Community Centre

350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Dufferin Clark Community Centre

1441 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

8141 Martin Grove Road, Woodbridge, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Garnet A. Williams Community Centre

501 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Maple Community Centre

10190 Keele Street, Maple, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

North Thornhill Community Centre

300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Rosemount Community Centre

1000 New Westminster Drive, Thornhill, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

Vellore Village Community Centre

1 Villa Royale Avenue, Woodbridge, Vaughan

Indoor

Gymnasium; residents can book it for basketball

How to get drop-in times

To book a gym, log in to the City's online recreation account, choose Facility Information, then Online Facility Booking, Gym/Cafetorium, and select basketball. Bookings are 1 to 3 hours, for up to 50 people.

  1. Create a City of Vaughan online recreation account if you do not have one.
  2. Choose a gym and select basketball as the service.
  3. Pick a 1 to 3 hour slot and pay online.

What it costs

  • Resident gym booking: $113.50 an hour in prime time, $74 an hour in non-prime time (midnight to 4 p.m. weekdays), plus HST (2026). Source
  • Basketball gym bookings add an insurance fee of $2.10 an hour. Source

Getting started

Pick-up games in community centre gyms, often split by age group. A good way to play regularly without joining a team.

  • Bring indoor shoes and a ball.
  • Some gyms do not offer every sport; the booking page shows which.

Read the full beginner guide to basketball

Questions

Which Vaughan community centres have gyms?

Al Palladini, Carrville, Chancellor, Dufferin Clark, Father E. Bulfon, Garnet A. Williams, Maple, North Thornhill, Rosemount and Vellore Village.

Can I book a gym for basketball in Vaughan?

Yes. Residents can book a gym online for 1 to 3 hours, for up to 50 people.

How much does a gym booking cost?

For residents, $113.50 an hour in prime time and $74 in non-prime time, plus HST and a $2.10 hourly insurance fee for basketball.

Who do I contact for help?

Email [email protected] or call 905-832-2281.

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Sources: City of Vaughan: Facilities and Rentals, City of Vaughan. Checked October 9, 2026.

Confirm with the city before you go: times can change at short notice.

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