As part of the Province of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen, Hamilton will move to Step 1 on June 11, 2021 at 12:01 am. With an initial focus on resuming outdoor activities of up to 10 people where the risk of transmission is lower, the following recreation amenities will be available:
Outdoor Recreation Activities
- Golf Courses
- Soccer fields, sports fields and baseball diamonds
- Sports training only
- Games or practices are not permitted
- Up to 10 participants per permitted space
- No spectators permitted except for one caregiver for children under 18 years
- Parks for Fitness Classes and Gatherings
- Permit required for instructed/organized activities
- Up to 10 participants per class or gathering
- 3 metres physical distancing for fitness classes
- Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts
- Reservations required for Confederation Park and Hill Park Pickleball Courts
- Skate parks
- Splash/spray pads
Outdoor Pools and Wading Pools
Planning for the reopening of outdoor pools and programs is underway. The following dates are subject to change.
- Outdoor Pools scheduled to reopen June 28
- Dundas Driving Park Wading Pool scheduled to reopen June 28
- Remaining Wading Pools scheduled to reopen July 5
*Please note Parkdale Outdoor Pool, Andy Warburton Memorial Wading Pool and Kinsmen Park Wading Pool will not open this summer due to maintenance/ construction.
Summer Day Camp and Supie Program
- Summer Day Camp programs scheduled to begin July 5
- Supie Programs scheduled to begin July 5 at select park locations with drop in and reservation-based programming options
Virtual Programs
Virtual programs will continue with no change, including Adapted, Seniors Centre Without Walls and The Centre - Youth Programs.
For more information on measures during Step 1 of the RoadMap to Reopen: www.hamilton.ca/publicplaces
Recreation Centres, Seniors Centres and Pools
All in-person Recreation Centre and Senior Centre programming is cancelled and will be reviewed as part of Step 2 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen.
