Recreation News

Website Maintenance - March 8, 2022

Residents are advised that website maintenance is scheduled on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:00 p.m. for approximately four hours. The website will not be available while maintenance is taking place. Thank you for your patience as we work to upgrade our site.

Changes to Drop-in Program Operations

As key public health and system indicators continue to improve, Ontario is cautiously and gradually easing public health and workplace measures. As a result, starting on Sunday, February 20, 2022, you will no longer be required to pre-register for your favorite programs including swimming, skating, pickleball and badminton. You can just drop in for your program and check in at the customer service desk to process payment.

Capacity limits have been removed for programs. This may mean an adjustment...

Warming Centres

We have made a change to our warming centre operations. The Town Park Recreation Centre is no longer the only designated warming centre. Residents may visit any of the following facilities during operating hours as a temporary space for relief from inclement weather and cold temperatures.

• Port Hope Public Library Mary J. Benson Branch, 31 Queen Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street

For information about shelters and/or emergency housing...

Winter Recreation – Session 2

Registration of our Winter 2 recreation programs is underway until February 16, 2022. You can register online, over the phone or in person for fitness classes, children’s programs and more. For detailed registration information, visit our registration page. Please note: there is no aquatics registration in this session.

Reminder that COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, and proof of vaccination mandates are in place for all of our indoor recreation programs and activities.

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Recreation Facilities Reopening

Per government regulations, Municipal recreational facilities will be reopening on Monday, January 31, 2022. We look forward to welcoming the community back to our recreation facilities and to offering modified programs and activities for residents to enjoy.

Enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code

A reminder to residents that as of January 4, 2022, the only valid vaccination receipt is the government issued enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code. This means that all eligible persons visiting...