Town Park Recreation Centre

town park recreation centre building exterior front

Location: 62 McCaul Street, Port Hope, Ontario. See map location
Hours*: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Sunday: 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. *Hours may vary depending on rentals and programming

The Town Park Recreation Centre was constructed in 2002 and underwent an expansion project that was completed in 2023. The facility is host to our many of our recreation programs and activities, our Youth Centre, our various Day Camps, and the Agricultural Society’s Port Hope Fair.

Get to know what the Town Park Recreation Centre has to offer.

town park recreation centre gym and group playing pickleball

Cameco Gymnasium

Come experience our indoor gym at the Town Park Recreation Centre. Our gym hosts a number of our recreational programs - both registered and drop-in.

Gym

Our gym can be divided into two single gymnasiums, includes bleachers and is air conditioned. Often used for sporting events (basketball, volleyball, pickleball, etc), dinner banquets and conferences. Great for licensed events such as Jack and Jill's. Roll up door to a full kitchen. Showers and lockers in each of the men's and women's change rooms.

360 tour of the gym

Interior of a community room at Town Park

Multi-purpose rooms and Youth Centre

Come experience our indoor gym at the Town Park Recreation Centre. Our gym hosts a number of our recreational programs - both registered and drop-in.

Multi-purpose rooms

We have five various sized multi-purpose rooms at the Town Park Recreation Centre. These rooms are often utilized for our recreation and culture programming. Rooms available to rent outside of the recreational programming hours.

360 tour of the multi-purpose rooms

Youth Centre and lounge

Our Youth Centre is a safe and inviting space for youth to socialize and engage in activities. Bring your friends and come join the fun!

Discover the Youth Centre

Skate park

Outdoor spaces

Don't miss these free and fun park features, also known as Town Agricultural Park.

Skate Park

The skate park was a new addition to Town Park in 2010. All wheels welcome! Ride the rails, ramps, and steps.

Sports Fields

1 senior hardball diamond with lights
1 junior size ball diamond
soccer pitches with lights
accessible play structure
track and tennis courts
outdoor pickleball courts and washrooms

Fall Fair Centre

Home to the Port Hope Fair, this is an unheated multi-purpose facility, only available May to September for rentals.

We're Growing Together: Expansion of the Town Park Recreation Centre

We've built a place for learning, connection and health. Learn all about the new spaces, and discover how you can donate and get involved.

Expansion project details

Public art spaces at the Town Park Recreation Centre

We have five public art pieces on display at the Town Park Recreation Centre: Couleurs du Nord Youth Centre Mural, Sports Day mural, Redevelopment mural, and two pieces commemorating the life and work or Ruth Clarke.

Book a space at Town Park

If you are interested in booking our multi-purpose rooms, gymnasium, sports fields or Fall Fair Centre follow the steps outlined on our facility rental webpage.

Book a facility or park

Programming at Town Park

View our recreational programming to see programs and classes run out of this facility. We are also home to all 55+ Membership programming and various day camps.

Recreational Programs

Birthday Parties at Town Park

Looking to book a party? Get to know the parties that are hosted at this facility and remember to book early, as these fill fast!

Book a birthday party

Community groups who call us home

Town Park Recreation Centre is home to a variety of community groups, including The Port Hope & District Agricultural Society, The Port Hope Racquet Club, Northumberland Minor Soccer and The Northumberland Baseball Association.

Call for Committee Members

Looking for ways to give back to your community? We are currently recruiting for committee opportunities within the Parks, Recreation and Culture department that are not Advisory Committees for Council, but rather serve to steer programming and initiatives within the department.

55+ Program Committee

The Municipality of Port Hope 55+ Program Committee will work collaboratively with Municipality of Port Hope Staff to provide comments, advice and suggestions on recreational and program opportunities, promotion of activities and engagement of older adults in Port Hope.

Objectives

Create opportunities for feedback and communication for older adults
To promote involvement, commitment, goodwill and participation among older adult groups and individuals
Support and assist with planning and delivery of activities and special events throughout the year
Identify barriers to participation faced by older adults and recommend possible solutions
In collaboration with municipal staff, form partnerships in the community to educate, inform and improve quality of life for seniors
Represent the needs and interests of older adults and work collaboratively with municipal staff to ensure program offerings are relevant
Assist with recruitment and coordination of volunteers

Committee Composition

5 members at large representing the diverse interests of seniors in the Municipality of Port Hope. Consideration will be given to ensuring representation from different activity, age and geographical groups/individuals.
1 representative from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
2 Municipality of Port Hope staff including the Older Adult Coordinator, who will serve as the Committee Chair
Other Municipal Staff and delegates may be invited to provide input at times.
Guest speakers and presenters may request to attend meetings in writing to the Committee Chair two weeks in advance of the meeting.

Staff Support

The Older Adult Coordinator will be responsible for chairing all committee meetings. In addition, staff will provide administrative support such as scheduling meeting, preparing agendas, recording minutes and preparing background information and reports.

Term

2 year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The Older Adult Coordinator will serve on the committee continuously.

Meeting Frequency

The committee will meet monthly January to June, once in July or August, and monthly from September – December.

Application Process

To apply, complete the Committee Application Form
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