Recreation Centres & Indoor Pools
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.
Recreation Program Finder
Browse available programs by name, barcode or category.
Search for drop-in programs by activity or facility.
Registration for 2026 Summer programs starts on June 10 (all Recreation Centres) & 12 (Senior Centres) at 8 am. Please note: summer programs may have different schedules. Before registering, review the dates, times, and number of sessions offered each week.
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.
NOTICE: Friday May 22, 2026: Ancaster Rotary Centre participants will need to access the facility via Jerseyville Road West entry only due to closures of Meadowbrook and Martin Side Road from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Saturday May 23, 2026: All Registered programs are cancelled at Ancaster Rotary Centre, drop in programs are continuing. Customers will experience limited parking at both Ancaster Rotary Centre and Ancaster Aquatic Centre due to a special event taking place.
Sunday May 24, 2026: All scheduled programs continuing as scheduled, but customers should anticipate limited parking at both Ancaster Aquatic Centre and Ancaster Rotary Centre due to the special event taking place.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre: Basketball (13-17) from 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm is cancelled Friday, May 22, 2026 due to an event.
Ancaster Aquatic Center: All morning registered and drop in programming cancelled Friday May 22, 2026 due to the Dare to tri race. All regular scheduled programming will resume as of 4 pm.
Kanétskare Recreation Centre: Drop-in Cardio Dance (55+) is cancelled Tues, May 26, Thurs, May 28, and Tues, June 2, 2026.
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre: Pickleball 18+ - 5:30 to 7:30 pm and Volleyball 18+ - 8pm to 10 pm are cancelled on Wed, June 3. Badminton 55+ - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and Badminton 18+ - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm are cancelled on Thurs, June 4, 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).
Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre: Chairlift is unavailable as of April 23 and awaiting service.
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. During this closure, residents are encouraged to attend drop-in programming at nearby locations including Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, Norman Pinky Lewis Recreation Centre and Central Memorial Recreation Centre.
Valley Park Pool: Closed March 23 to Summer 2026 to begin work on the pool basin, waterslide replacement and changerooms.
Bennetto Community Centre: will be closed from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to Fall 2026, to undergo auditorium renewal work. Improvements will include the addition of interior and exterior ramps to enhance accessibility, audio-visual upgrades to support public meetings and performances, renewal of the gymnasium flooring, enhancements to the existing universal washroom, and modifications to two existing gendered washrooms.
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre: will be closed from Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to Fall 2026, to undergo a pool filtration system replacement, accessibility updates to existing universal washroom and necessary lifecycle renewal upgrades and enhancements. The closure will enable all required work to be completed safely at one-time to minimize disruptions in service and programming at the Centre.
More information on these closures: 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.
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- automatic doors
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washrooms
- free Wi-Fi
- youth room
- lockers
- activity rooms
- gym
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- slide
- viewing area
- lockers
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- pool
- lockers
- activity room
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washroom
- elevator to viewing area
- free wi-fi
- pool
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- gender neutral washroom
- free Wi-Fi
- gym
- activity rooms
- youth room