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Rec Finder
An easy-to-use interactive web map that shows Recreation facilities across the City of Hamilton and provides links to information such as addresses, amenities, programs offered, and more.
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Recreation Program Finder
Browse available programs by name, barcode or category.
Search for drop-in programs by activity or facility.
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
FACILITY REOPENING:
Huntington Park Recreation Centre has reopened.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:
Bennetto Community Centre: Open Gym (Under 17 w/ Parent) 12:30pm to 1:30pm is cancelled Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Hill Park Recreation Center: Open Swim (18+) 10 am to 12:45 pm and Length Swim 10:15 am to 12:45 pm are cancelled on April 15, 17, 22, and 24 2026.
CLOSURES:
Dalewood Recreation Center: Accessibility Chair Lift is out-of-order until further notice as of January 23, 2026.
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre: Waterslide closed due to mechanical issues February 20, 2026 until further notice.
Westmount Recreation Centre: The Hoyer Lift and mobile adult change table in the universal changeroom will be unavailable on Wednesday May 20 (all day), Tuesday June 16, 2026 after 3 pm, Wednesday June 17 (all day).
MAINTENANCE CLOSURES:
Jimmy Thompson Pool: Due to significant repairs required to the pool basin uncovered during scheduled maintenance, the re-opening date of the pool will be delayed until further notice. Given the pool’s heritage status and cultural importance, the facility will remain closed while a feasibility assessment is undertaken to determine the scope, approach, and requirements for the necessary restoration work. Spring registered swim lessons have been relocated to Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre and Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
Kanétskare Recreation Centre: Closed March 10 to April 12,2026 for maintenance. This closure will include a deep clean of the pool basin, pool deck, showers, and changerooms. Tile repairs, painting, and other general maintenance will also be taking place throughout the building. All programs will be cancelled for the duration of the closure.
Valley Park Community Centre: Reopening Monday April 13 for regular site users. The gymnasium opening will be delayed until Monday, April 20 to allow time for the new floor installation to cure. This curing process is important to ensure the floor is safe, durable, and ready for use. Registered program participants within impacted programs will be notified directly by phone.
Valley Park Pool: Closed March 23 to Summer 2026 to begin work on the pool basin, waterslide replacement and changerooms.. More information on this closure: hamilton.ca/recprojects
How to Search for Drop-in Programs
All Recreation Facilities are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please see below for specific facility accessibility features.
Please note, to view programs at preferred location, select facility name in "Location" filter.
Ancaster Aquatic Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washroom
- elevator
- accessible change room
- universal change room
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- accessible lift: Patriot AT-1 Chairlift- Pool (small pool only)
- accessible adjustable change table
- free Wi-Fi
- automatic doors
- slide
- warm teach pool
- viewing area
- lockers
- activity room
Ancaster Rotary Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- automatic doors
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washrooms
- free Wi-Fi
- youth room
- lockers
- activity rooms
- gym
Bennetto Community Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washrooms
- accessible changeroom
- universal changeroom
- accessible pool access (ramp)
- aquatic wheelchair
- easy stairs
- free Wi-Fi
- slide
- viewing area
- activity rooms
- gym
- auditorium
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Printable Spring Swim Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
Printable Spring Gym Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Printable Spring Swim Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
Printable Spring Gym Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- elevator
- accessible lift: Patriot AT-1 Chairlift- Pool
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- activity rooms
- gym
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
Dalewood Recreation Centre
Program Finder
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washroom
- accessible changeroom
- universal changeroom
- accessible pool access (beach and ramp)
- aquatic wheelchair
- free- wi-fi
- pool
- activity rooms
- lockers
Dundas Community Pool
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- slide
- viewing area
- lockers
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washroom
- elevator
- free Wi-Fi
- activity rooms
- gym
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- activity room
H.G. Brewster Pool
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- pool
- lockers
- activity room
Hill Park Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- accessible changeroom
- aquatic wheelchair
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- viewing area
- activity rooms
- gym
Huntington Park Recreation Centre
The facility has reopened. We thank residents for their patience and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the facility. For project details visit hamilton.ca/recprojects
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Jimmy Thompson Pool
FACILITY CLOSURE
Due to significant repairs required to the pool basin uncovered during scheduled maintenance, the re-opening date of the pool will be delayed until further notice. Given the pool’s heritage status and cultural importance, the facility will remain closed while a feasibility assessment is undertaken to determine the scope, approach, and requirements for the necessary restoration work.
During this time, individuals are encouraged to attend drop-in programs at:
- Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre
- Central Memorial Recreation Centre
- Norman Pinkly Lewis Recreation Centre
- Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
Spring registered swim lessons have been relocated to Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre and Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washroom
- elevator to viewing area
- free wi-fi
- pool
Kanétskare Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Printable Spring Swim Schedule - April 13 - June 28, 2026
Printable Spring Gym Schedule - April 13 - June 28, 2026
Kanétskare Recreation Centre will be closed from March 10 to April 12 for preventative maintenance. This closure will include a deep clean of the pool basin, pool deck, showers, and changerooms. Tile repairs, painting, and other general maintenance will also be taking place throughout the building. All programs will be cancelled for the duration of the closure.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- accessible changeroom
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- accessible lift: Patriot AT-1 Chairlift- Pool
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- activity rooms
- viewing area
- gym
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Printable Spring Swim Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
Printable Spring Gym Schedule - April 7 - June 28, 2026
Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Valley Park Community Centre is reopening on Monday April 13 for regular site users. The gymnasium opening will be delayed until Monday, April 20 to allow time for the new floor installation to cure. This curing process is important to ensure the floor is safe, durable, and ready for use. Registered program participants within impacted programs will be notified directly by phone.
Valley Park Pool: Closed March 23 to Summer 2026 to begin work on the pool basin, waterslide replacement and changerooms.
During the closure, individuals are encouraged to attend drop-in and registered programs at the following locations:
- Hill Park Recreation Centre
- Huntington Park Recreation Centre
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre
- Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
Starting Monday, April 20, 2026, drop-in and registered gym programs will be available at Valley Park Community Centre for the spring session.
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience as we complete this required work.
For project details, visit: hamilton.ca/recprojects
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Westmount Recreation Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
Winona Community Centre
The drop-in schedule PDF has been updated to meet digital accessibility standards. Printed copies in the original format are still available at Recreation Centre locations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please use the “Program Finder”. Thank you for your understanding.
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- gender neutral washroom
- free Wi-Fi
- gym
- activity rooms
- youth room
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