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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.
2026 Spring Registered Programs registration starts on Wednesday, March 11, Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13, 2026, at 8 am.
PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS:
Hill Park Recreation Centre: Pool is closed due to emergency phone maintenance, Tuesday, February 17. Re-opening T.B.A.
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre: Open Gym (17 and Under with Adult) 6:15pm-7 pm, Badminton (16+) 7:15 pm-9:15 pm cancelled Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre: All registered and drop-in programming is cancelled Saturday, February 21, 2026 due to an event.
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre: Open Gym (17 and Under with Adult) 6:15pm-7 pm, Badminton (16+) 7:15 pm-9:15 pm cancelled Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre: Open Gym (17 and Under with Adult) 10 am-11 am, Volleyball (16+) 11:15am-1:15pm, Basketball (18+) 1:30pm-3 pm cancelled Saturday, March 28, 2026.
CLOSURES
Dalewood Recreation Center: Accessibility Chair Lift is out-of-order until further notice as of January 23, 2026.
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
Huntington Park Recreation Centre: Facility closure from March 17, 2025 to March 19, 2026 to replace pool waterslide and complete lifecycle renewal upgrades and enhancements.
Valley Park Community Centre: Closed for three weeks, from Monday, March 23 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, to begin work on the pool basin and waterslide, and to complete gymnasium flooring replacement and lighting upgrades. The Valley Park Library will remain open during this period. The pool and changerooms are expected to reopen in early summer 2026. More information on this closure: hamilton.ca/recprojects
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
- 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)
Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
- 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
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- accessible pool access (easy stairs)
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- slide
- viewing area
- lockers
Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre
- 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
Huntington Park Recreation Centre
Huntington Park Recreation Centre will reopen for drop-in programming on Friday March 20, 2026.
A reopening celebration is being planned and details will be posted soon.
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience and looks forward to welcoming everyone back to the facility.
For project details visit hamilton.ca/recprojects
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
- 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
Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible service counter
- accessible washrooms
- gender neutral washroom
- accessible changeroom
- universal changeroom
- accessible pool access (ramp)
- aquatic wheelchair
- height adjustable change table
- Hearing Loop at Service Counter
- free Wi-Fi
- pool
- slide
- universal accessible shower space (private)
- hot pool
- viewing area
- lockers
- activity rooms
- warm teach pool
Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for three weeks, from Monday, March 23 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, to begin work on the pool basin and waterslide, and to complete gymnasium flooring replacement and lighting upgrades. The Valley Park Library will remain open during this period.
While the centre will re-open after this three-week period, the pool will remain closed to complete the waterslide replacement and conduct essential lifecycle renewal upgrades to the pool and changeroom areas. Completing this work at one time will allow it to be done safely while minimizing future service and programming disruptions. The pool and changerooms are expected to reopen in early summer 2026.
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 Tuesday April 13, 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
Printable Winter Swim Schedule - January 5 - April 5, 2026
Printable Winter Gym Schedule - January 5 - April 5, 2026
Printable Family Day Swim & Gym Schedule - February 16, 2026
Winona Community Centre
- accessible parking
- accessible entrance
- accessible washroom
- gender neutral washroom
- free Wi-Fi
- gym
- activity rooms
- youth room
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