Clearone

This is a good court, good foreground compared to ace, however, this place fill up very very quickly if you’re not the first one in. Customer service was good which is what I like. I actually came here to get some badminton birds as this court is actually out of my way to come here unless I am with friends.

Great place to go for baddie. Don’t expect any overtly friendly service but they have nice courts with the green padding, acceptable lighting and no random columns to worry about.
I got introduced into a group and that seems like the best way to get court-​time at this place.

We come here because we can rent the court and not worry about pissing off more experienced players while trying to teach my daughter to play.
Parking is pretty decent.
Staff are… there.
They aren’t super friendly, but you don’t have to talk to them beyond making your payment.
They are strict about footwear. If you mark the court there is a hefty fine, which strikes me as way more than it would cost to buff it out… but meh, that’s why you don’t mark the court.

Another one of several badminton options in Richmond.
Even though the parking lot here is fairly big, it completely fills up during peak hours (ie evenings). There are more spots around the far side of the building, but it’s a bit of a walk.
There are 13 courts. 12 in the main area, and a 13^th one hidden in a corner, through an opening in the back wall. See pic.
The floor here is nice in the way that it’s softer than concrete, but the problem is that the flooring is uneven. They use rolls of linoleum, and the seams are in the middle of the courts. Thank goodness nothing actually sticks out.
The venue was nice and cool, but it was winter at the time. Not sure how good the ventilation is during the summer months. Hopefully the place doesn’t bake.
Lastly, there is also a nice huge store for badminton goodies here, though I didn’t shop. But they probably do your typical services such as restringing your racquet, or selling you badminton-​related sports equipment.

The receptionist at the Browngate location is rude and arrogant. I am a frequent client and she had not improved her behaviour since day 1. Clearone should really consider hiring a new front desk lady to represent their company.

Went to Drop-​in on Friday from 7 – 11 pm. 7 dollars to play, 5.50 to rent a cheap racket.
Most players start showing up around 7:30 pm and the level is not bad for a good game if you are an experienced player. There is no sign-​up, just rotate on and off the court after a game if someone is waiting. I must have played at least 10 games in the 3 hours I was there. Not much of wait that night.
I didn’t know anyone there, but met a Columbian farmer named Gabriel who lives up in the mountains. Super nice guy who played with me. Say hi to him if you see him around.
Word is more experienced players play on Sunday morning if you’re looking for higher competitions.
Overall, great facilities and lots of room to play. Compared to what is available where I live, it doesn’t get better than this.

ClearOne is okay. I was a bit confused when searching for this place to review, the other two reviewers have written reviews for ClearOne Browngate but the physical address listed on Unilocal is for CleareOne Leslie.
If you’re planning on dropping in at ClearOne, Leslie has more drop in sessions available. The courts are a bit worn down but the facility was decently clean. The front staff guy was kind of unhelpful to us but luckily the other drop-​ins explained to us how things work.
Overall had a fun time playing here, was lucky to run into a group of friendly regulars.

This location is otherwise known as ClearOne Browngate or ClearTwo Badminton Centre. This venue is larger than ClearOne Leslie, so if you want more space, this is it! This location can be hard to find because it is quite hidden. It has a garage warehouse look to it, but the facility is quite nice inside. You can find this location if you drive into the parking lot where Netaholics is situated, then drive further down into the parking lot. Or you can access this location through the back entrance through Leslie road (where Superstore is).
Melissa C has summarized this venue well, in terms of drop-​in rates and court rentals.
Just a few additional tips:
It is busy on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday mornings) during the the drop-​in times, so be prepared to rotate through the courts. If all courts are full during drop-​in time, you are expected to put your badminton rackets on hooks against the wall to «line up» for your turn. You are also expected to keep a cautious eye out for when it is your turn, otherwise, someone might take your court!
If you don’t understand the culture of these courts, someone will be more than happy to explain it to you. :)
If you want the courts all to yourself, go during the day time, Monday — Friday.
NOTE: don’t leave valuables in your car, as there have been reported break ins in the parking lot… :(

Very similar to the ClearOne Badminton Leslie, this ClearOne is the location further away from Superstore. This badminton centre offers shoe rentals (if you don’t have any non-​marking soles), washrooms, change rooms, water fountain, court benches and couch lounging area. Not too sure if they provide racquet and birdie rentals.
The flours are not just gym floors but instead are green and have that bouncy feel to them, to allow for a more cushioned experience when playing. Make sure to check the courts before you play for black marks because it’s a $ 100 fine for black marks you cause. The courts are well lit and the atmosphere is nice.
1) Court Rentals are open generally for anytime and may be shared with a group of people. $ 18/​hour
2) Drop-​ins are cheaper and court availability depends on the number of people there and how long games last.
Sunday: 10:00am — 1:00pm
Price: $ 4.50 per session
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 7:00pm — 11:00pm (Signup at 6:30pm)
Price: $ 7.00 per session
Overall, a nice place to get your baddy on!