Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

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 pm to 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.

Photo: Tashi Farmilo