Downtown Youth Space

Visit the Downtown Youth Space (DYS) at the PCVS building, 201 McDonnel St., at the corner of George and McDonnel streets. (PACE@PCVS)

Call 705-742-0050 for more information.

DYS is a free, inclusive drop-in centre offered by the Recreation Division welcoming youth ages 12 to 18. It's a supervised recreational program, offering a variety of activities.

The City of Peterborough has a policy to help remove barriers for people with disabilities so they can access City goods, services and facilities. Downtown Youth Space is an accessibility-friendly program.

Free WiFi
Pool table, foosball, air hockey, ping-pong
Special events, crafts, sports, board games
Open Gym on Tuesdays & Thursdays is back, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lower gym
Laptops and printers
PlayStation, Wii, XBox 360
A fun space to make your own

Come in and hang out with our staff – some staff are former participants and have been involved with DYS for several years.

Follow and like our social media posts for schedules and upcoming activities.

Fall/winter hours

September 3 to December 20, 2024

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Downtown Youth Space will be closed from December 24 to January 6, with regular hours resuming on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Friday Night Youth Sport Drop-In

Supervised youth nights at the Peterborough Sports & Wellness Centre gymnasium. Free Drop-in Program for ages 12 to 16 starting on September 8 to December 20, 2024 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night "Try-It" Sport Drop-In

Free, supervised drop-in program located at PACE@PCVS (lower level gym) for ages 12 to 16 starting on September 25 to December 11, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Contact Us

Email : rec@peterborough.ca