David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland–Peterborough South, joined the Port Hope Racquet Club in celebrating a major milestone for sport and recreation in Port Hope as construction begins on a new year-round indoor tennis facility in Port Hope.
The project, known as Raise the Dome, will expand local access to tennis by introducing the community’s first indoor courts, allowing athletes and families to play year-round while strengthening grassroots sport across the region.
Once complete, the dome will be the only dedicated, indoor tennis facility in the Northumberland, Quinte, and Peterborough regions. Port Hope will become known as a year-round tennis destination, drawing tennis players of all ages and from different communities during the fall and winter months.
“This is an incredible investment in Port Hope and in the future of active living in our community,” said MPP Piccini.
“The Raise the Dome initiative reflects the dedication and vision of the Port Hope Racquet Club and its volunteers. Our government is proud to support this project, helping ensure that families and athletes have year-round access to high-quality facilities close to home.”
The Government of Ontario supported the project with more than $680,000 through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), alongside a $200,000 contribution from Tennis Canada.
The development includes the installation of a dome structure over the courts, the addition of a fourth court, and key site upgrades. Construction is now underway, with
completion anticipated later this year.
Once finished, the facility will mark a transformative addition to local sport infrastructure, creating new opportunities for programming, competition, and community engagement.
“On behalf of our Port Hope Racquet Club, I want to extend our deepest gratitude to the Government of Ontario for their vision and generosity in supporting the development of
our new four-court dome facility.” said Darryl Goodall, President of the Port Hope Racquet Club.
“Your investment is not just in infrastructure, but in the growth of our sport, the strength of our community, and the opportunities we can now offer players of all ages and abilities year-round.”
For more information about the Raise the Dome project, visit www.phrc.ca or contact raisethedome@phrc.ca.
