
Dawn Walton
Manager, Business Support
Recreation Division
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext 4755
Email: [email protected]
Current Projects

Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre Gym Expansion
July 1, 2023 to Fall 2025
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre will be closed beginning July 1, 2023 to initiate construction on a large-scale facility expansion project. The closure is necessary to ensure that construction can be completed safely. The facility is expected to reopen in Fall 2025.
The expansion includes construction of a brand-new double gymnasium with adult-sized courts for multiple sports (basketball, volleyball, badminton and pickleball). The project will also include new painting, flooring and fixtures within the existing building, a new reception and front entrance canopy, and a multi-purpose community space. Regular maintenance work on the pool will also be completed during this closure.
Programming at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Recreation Centre, including drop-in gym and swim, after-school program, and any other registered programs, will remain operational until June 30, 2023. Members of the public, rental groups and staff will no longer have access to the facility once construction begins.
During the closure, individuals are encouraged to attend drop-in and registered programs at the following locations:
- Dominic Agostino Riverdale Community Centre
- H.G. Brewster Pool
- Huntington Park Recreation Centre
- Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre
- Stoney Creek Recreation Centres
- Valley Park Community Centre
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience as we complete this exciting expansion.
Completed Projects

Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre Parking Lot & Facility Maintenance
July 1 to September 5, 2023
The Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre was closed beginning July 1, 2023 in order to complete scheduled parking lot and facility maintenance. The closure enabled all required maintenance work to be completed safely at one-time which minimizes disruptions in service and programming at the Recreation Centre. The facility is reopening to the public in the evening on September 5, 2023..
Programming at Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre, including drop-in gym and swim and all registered programs, will remain operational until June 30, 2023. Members of the public, rental groups and staff will no longer have access to the facility once maintenance work begins.
During this closure, residents are encouraged to attend drop-in and registered programs at the following locations:
- Ancaster Aquatic Centre
- Ancaster Rotary Centre
- Westmount Recreation Centre
As of June 30, 2023, the following nearby outdoor pool locations are also scheduled to open:
- Ancaster Lions Outdoor Pool
- Chedoke Outdoor Pool
- Walker Outdoor Pool
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience as we complete these important maintenance upgrades.
The City of Hamilton is pleased to share that Sir Allan MacNab Recreation Centre is re-opening for drop-in programming beginning the evening of Tuesday September 5, 2023.
The following maintenance work was completed at the facility:
- Resurfacing and line painting for entire front parking lot
- Installation of new water heater
- Re-grout, tile repairs and deep clean of the pool
- Drain repairs on pool deck and in change rooms
- Jet pump replacement for small pool
- Replacement of light fixtures on pool deck
- Painting of select interior walls
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience throughout this project and is excited to welcome residents back to this facility.

Dundas Community Pool Roof & Facility Maintenance
May 1 to August 8, 2023
The Dundas Community Pool was closed beginning May 1, 2023, in order to complete scheduled roof and facility maintenance. The closure enabled all required maintenance work to be completed safely at one-time which minimizes disruptions in service and programming at the Pool. The facility is reopening to the public on August 8, 2023.
Drop-in programs such as Open Swim and Waterfit will remain available until April 29, 2023. Rental groups will continue to have access to the facility until April 30, 2023. Dundas Community Pool will not offer registered programs or swimming lessons for the Spring session (April to June 2023), as they would be disrupted by the scheduled maintenance work.
Individuals interested in swimming lessons for the Spring session are encouraged to register for programs at Dalewood Recreation Centre. Program registration for Dalewood Recreation Centre starts on March 8, 2023 at 8:00am.
During the closure, individuals are also encouraged to participate in drop-in aquatic programs at Dalewood Recreation Centre, Ancaster Aquatic Centre and Ryerson Recreation Centre. To review schedules, visit www.hamilton.ca/dropin
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience as we complete these important maintenance upgrades.
The City of Hamilton is pleased to share that Dundas Community Pool is re-opening for drop-in and registered programming beginning Tuesday August 8, 2023.
The following maintenance work was completed at the facility:
- Replacement of the roof of the building
- Installation of new boiler system
- Re-grout and tile repairs of the pool
- Painting of interior walls in change rooms
- Replacement of light fixtures on pool deck
- Exterior landscaping of trees and chain link fence
The City of Hamilton thanks residents for their patience throughout this project and is excited to welcome residents back to this facility.