Recreation Programs

Welcome to our recreational programs page! Learn about how to register and our upcoming registration dates by clicking on the plus buttons below.

Drop-in Schedules: please scroll down to view our activity schedules.

How to Register

The City of Peterborough is proud to offer a variety of programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Registering is fast and easy.

Online registration

Registration takes place on the Registration website. To complete registration, clients need to set up an account that can be used for all future registrations. If you would like to register for more than one program, click "book another event" to add more programs to your online cart. Payment is required at the time of registration using Visa or Mastercard.

In person registration

Recreation programs can be registered in-person at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre.

Hours of Operation

January 2 to June 22, 2023

Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Facility Maintenance Closure

The Wellness Centre will be closed Friday June 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. and will re-open Monday June 26, 2023, at 6 a.m. The Aquatic Centre will remain closed until Saturday July 1, 2023, at 6 a.m.

June 26 to September 1, 2023

Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Hours of operation are adjusted to 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

Saturday, July 1
Monday, August 7
Monday, September 4

For programs taking place at the Art Gallery, Museum, or Library, please visit their websites for hours of operation and in-person registration details.

Phone registration

Recreation Programs

Call the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre during operating hours at 705-742-0050

Hours of Operation

January 2 to June 22, 2023

Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Facility Maintenance Closure

The Wellness Centre will be closed Friday June 23, 2023, at 3 p.m. and will re-open Monday June 26, 2023, at 6 a.m. The Aquatic Centre will remain closed until Saturday July 1, 2023, at 6 a.m.

June 26 to September 1, 2023

Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Hours of operation are adjusted to 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following dates:

Saturday, July 1
Monday, August 7
Monday, September 4

Programs at the Art Gallery

Call the Art Gallery of Peterborough at 705-743-9179

Programs at the Library

Call the Peterborough Public Library at 705-745-5382

Programs at the Museum

Call the Peterborough Museum and Archives at 705-743-5180

Hours of service vary, please visit each location's website for hours of operation.

Account Credits

Your registration account may have a credit available due to a previous program adjustment or cancellation. This credit can be used when registering for programs online.

Please note, the available credit only appears on the final registration page during check out as one of the options for payment.

If you would like to apply your credit, choose this option. It will then tell you the remaining amount owing if the credit does not fully cover your registration fee.

Registration Dates

Click on the plus button to view registration dates for the different program areas.

Aquatic Programs

Registration remains open throughout the session for Swim for Life programming. After the session starts, please register by calling or visiting the Centre.

Session	Member registration	Public registration
Winter 2023 programs January to March	December 13, 2022 at 7 a.m.	December 14, 2022 at 7 a.m.
Spring 2023 programs April to June	March 21, 2023 at 7 a.m.	March 22, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Summer 2023 programs July to August	June 13, 2023 at 7 a.m.	June 14, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Fall 2023 programs September to December	August 29, 2023 at 7 a.m.	August 30, 2023 at 7 a.m.

Day Camps: PA Day, March Break & Summer

Registration is now open for PA Day and March Break Camps. Locations include Sport & Wellness Centre, Navy Memorial Club, and various park locations throughout Peterborough.

Fitness, Sport, Child & Youth Programs

Registration remains open throughout the session for all recreational programming.

Program registration dates
Session	Member registration	Public registration
Winter 2023 programs January to March	December 13, 2022 at 7 a.m.	December 14, 2022 at 7 a.m.
Spring 2023 programs April to June	March 21, 2023 at 7 a.m.	March 22, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Summer 2023 programs July to August	March 21, 2023 at 7 a.m.	March 22, 2023 at 7 a.m.
Fall 2023 programs September to December	August 15, 2023 at 7 a.m.	August 16, 2023 at 7 a.m.

Visit the City of Peterborough's online registration site.

young child with goggles smiling at a pool

Aquatic Programs

Learn more about Lifesaving Society's swim lesson program, leadership courses and public swimming.

Fitness & Training

Sports for all ages

Learn about our recreational, drop-in and registered sport programs.

Camps & Summer Drop-In

Learn more about Junior Parks, Holiday, PA Day, March Break and Summer Camps.

Child & Family

Youth Programs

Check out the great drop-in, registered programs and committees for youth!

Program Policies

Read up on Recreation Division policies.

Program Feedback

We want to hear from you! Your feedback helps Peterborough Recreation improve its programs, services, and facilities.

Program Evaluation Form

Program Subsidy

Peterborough Recreation Services is committed to offering programs, activities and memberships at affordable rates. Discounts are available based on income level.

Program Subsidy

Recreation Drop-in Activities

Looking for something fun to do? Drop-in to one of our scheduled activities, from basketball to aquafit, public swimming, skating and more! Expand each category below to learn about drop-in fees, the schedule and how to sign up to participate. Paper copies of the schedules are available at the Sport & Wellness Centre.

Group Fitness Schedules

The following fitness classes take place at the Sport & Wellness Centre are included in memberships. Did you know? Youth ages 12 and up are welcome to participate in all classes!

Don't have a membership? Drop-in to any of the following classes by purchasing a day pass, or register for the whole session of classes and attend weekly!

Aquatic Group Fitness

Tickets are required for all aqua fitness classes. Please stop by the front desk prior to your class to obtain your ticket. 1 ticket per person, per class.

Leisure Pool: April 3 - June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Combo Aqua Fit 8:15 - 9 a.m. Alissa	Combo Aqua Fit 8:15 - 9 a.m. Whitney	Combo Aqua Fit 8:15 - 9 a.m. Rachael	Combo Aqua Fit 8:15 - 9 a.m. Alissa	Combo Aqua Fit 8:15 - 9 a.m. Alissa	Combo Aqua Fit 8 - 8:45 a.m. Calvin
Combo Aqua Fit 9 - 9:45 a.m. Georgia	Combo Aqua Fit 9 - 9:45 a.m. Georgia	Combo Aqua Fit 9 - 9:45 a.m. Carly/Megan	Combo Aqua Fit 9 - 9:45 a.m. Whitney	Combo Aqua Fit 9 - 9:45 a.m. Georgia	---
Combo Aqua Fit 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Whitney	---	Combo Aqua Fit 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Lindsay	Combo Aqua Fit 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. Alissa	---	---

Therapy Pool: April 3 - June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Gentle Aqua 9 - 9:45 a.m. Alissa	Gentle Aqua 9 - 9:45 a.m. Yuti	Gentle Aqua 9 - 9:45 a.m. Georgia	---	Aqua Yoga 9 - 9:45 a.m. Alissa
Aqua Yoga 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Georgia	Gentle Aqua 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Georgia	Aqua Yoga 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Cait	Gentle Aqua 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Alissa	Gentle Aqua 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Cait

Last Updated: March 27, 2023

Land Group Fitness

Class capacities are in place as per provincial regulations. All classes are first come, first serve. Face masks are require for transitions and in the changeroom but can be removed while exercising.

Schedule & instructors are subject to change without notice. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Fitness Classes: April 3 - July 2, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Cycling 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Denis	---	Cycling 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Rachael	---	Cycling 6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Dennis	---	---
Low & Sculpt 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Gym C/ Hollie	Stretch & Strength 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Gym C/ Andrea	Low & Sculpt 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Gym C/ Rachael	Pilates 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Janice	Strength & Stretch 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Gym C/ Carly	HIIT 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Calvin	---
Hatha Flow 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. MPR A/B Hollie	Chair Yoga 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. MPR A/B Andrea	Hatha Flow 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. MPR A/B Rachael	---	---	Hatha Yoga 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Andrea	Full Body Strength 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Andrea
---	Mindful Meditation 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Pamela	HIIT 12:10 - 12:55 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Carly	Mindful Meditation 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Aerobic Studio/ Pamela	---	---	---
CIRCL Mobility 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Gym A/ Whitney	---	Full Body Strength 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Linday	---	---	---	---
Cycling 6 - 6:45 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Anna	Full Body Strength 6 - 7 p.m. Gym A/ Tracey		Boot Camp 6 - 7 p.m. Gym A/ Calvin	---	---	---
---	---	Cycling & Strength 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Mackenzie	Hatha Yoga 7 - 8:15 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Jodie	---	---	---
Hatha Flow Yoga 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aerobic Studio/ Marsie	---	---	---	---	---	---

Last Updated: March 27, 2023

Holiday Schedule and Closures

Friday April 7, Monday May 22 & Saturday July 1, Fitness classes are not offered on these days
Friday June 23 to Monday June 26, land classes will not be offered due to facility closure.
Monday June 26 to Saturday July 1, aqua classes will not be offered due to pool closure.

Indoor Sport Schedule

Indoor sports are included in Sport & Wellness Centre memberships or are $5 per visit for non-members. Youth ages 10+ are welcome to participate in these activities!

Schedules are subject to change based on bookings & events please check back often for updates.

Volleyball: 2 courts, 24 players Badminton: 4 or 6 courts, 24-30 players

Basketball: full gym, 20 players Pickleball: 4 courts, 24 players

Indoor Sport Schedule: May 1 to May 31, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:15 - 9 a.m. Pickleball Gym B/C	7:15 - 9 a.m. Pickleball Gym B/C	7:15 - 9 a.m. Pickleball Gym B/C	7:15 - 9 a.m. Pickleball Gym B/C	7:15 - 9 a.m. Pickleball Gym B/C	7:15 - 8:45 a.m. Pickleball Gym A/ B/C	7:30 - 9 a.m. Basketball Gym B/C
7:30 - 9 a.m. Basketball Gym A	7:30 - 10 a.m. Basketball Gym A	7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Basketball Gym A	7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Basketball Gym A	7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Basketball Gym A	---	---
12 - 2 p.m. Table Tennis Gym A	10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Badminton Gym A	11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Basketball Gym A	12 - 2 p.m. Badminton Gym A	---	---	---
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Basketball Gym A	3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Badminton Gym A/B/C	3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Basketball Gym B/C	3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Badminton Gym B/C	3:15 - 5:15 p.m. Badminton Gym B/C	---	---
3:15 - 4:45 p.m. Basketball Gym B/C	5 - 6 p.m. Basketball Gym B/C	5 - 7 p.m. Basketball Gym A	6:30 - 8:15 p.m. Basketball Gym B/C	5:30 - 8 p.m. Basketball Gym B/C	---	---
5:15 - 6:45 p.m. Badminton Gym B/C	7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Pickleball Youth Ages 10-17 Gym A	8 - 10:30 p.m. Volleyball Gym A/B/C	8:45 - 10:30 p.m. Badminton Gym B/C	7 - 9 p.m. Free Youth Night * Gym A	---	---
7:30 -10:30 p.m. Basketball Gym A	9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Basketball Gym A/B/C	---	9:30 - 10:30 p.m. Basketball Gym A	8:30 - 10:15 p.m. Volleyball Gym B/C	---	---
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If there is an * beside the program description, the program is free for ages 10-17.

Holiday Schedule for May 22

Pickleball 8 - 10 a.m., Gym's A-C
Badminton 10:15 - 12:15 p.m., Gym's A-C
Basketball 12:45 - 1:45 p.m., Gym's A-C

Important Dates

Cancellations are subject to change, current cancellations include:

May 23, Badminton 10:30 - 1 p.m. Gym A.
May 31, Basketball 5 - 7 p.m.

Last Updated: May 8, 2023

Public Swimming Schedule

Public Swimming takes place at the Sport & Wellness Centre.

Cost: Swimming is $5 per person, or included in Sport & Wellness Centre Members hip.

Swim Schedule: April 3 to June 23, 2023

Note: special holiday swim schedule on April 7 and May 22, 2023.

Leisure Pool: April 3 to June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 6 - 8:10 a.m.	Lane Swim 7 - 7:55 a.m.	Lane Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.
Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 - 11 a.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 - 11 a.m.	Lane Swim 9:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	---	---
Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 6:30 - 8 p.m.	---	---
Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	---	---	---
---	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	Lane Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	---	---

Therapy Pool: April 3 to June 23, 2023
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6 - 8:15 a.m.	Wellness Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.	Wellness Swim 7 - 8:45 a.m.
Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	Nursery Swim 8:15 - 9 a.m.	---	---
Wellness Swim 10:30 - 12:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Wellness Swim 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	---	---
Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 11 - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 11 - 12:30 p.m.*	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 1:30 - 3:15 p.m.	---	---	---
Open Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	Open Swim 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 6:30 - 8 p.m.	---	---
---	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	Wellness Swim 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.	---	---	---

*This swim is only offered on dates that the "Swim to Survive" program is not running.

Updated: March 27, 2023

Holiday Swims: April 7, May 22

Holiday swim schedule
Leisure Pool	Therapy Pool
Lane Swim 6:15 - 10 a.m.	Wellness Swim 6:15 - 9:15 a.m.
---	Nursery Swim 9:15 - 10 a.m.
Fun Swim 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.	Fun Swim 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Fun Swim 12 - 1:30 p.m.	Fun Swim 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Public Swimming Information

The Sport & Wellness Centre offers the following public swimming programs. View schedule above to see what we are offering each week.

Fun Swim

Open to all ages and abilities, this swim offers fun-packed activities for everyone. Take a ride down the area’s largest indoor water slide, enjoy the water features in the leisure pool, or relax in our therapy pool featuring soothing jets and warm water. A Poolpod platform lift is available in the leisure pool, and accessible ramp with waterwheel chairs are available in the therapy pool. Water wings, lifejackets, and noodles are available for use.

Please note:

Swimmers age 15 and under are required to wear wrist bands for Fun Swims. Take a look at our helpful poster for more information on wrist bands and ratios.
Children under 10 must be supervised in the water by an adult age 16+ (maximum of 3 children to one adult).
Swimmers must be 42” tall and are required to pass swim test to use the slide.
The maximum capacity for this swim is 175 (therapy pool 44 persons max); access cannot be guaranteed if capacity is met. As swim passes provide admission to the entire aquatic centre, passes will not be refunded if the therapy pool is at capacity and access is not granted.

Cost: $5 per individual | $15 per group of up to 5 | included in membership

Lane Swim

This swim for ages 12+ is offered 7 days a week. The leisure pool is divided into 3 lanes with lap signs indicating where to swim based on speed and ability. Our Poolpod platform lift is available, and equipment such as flutterboards and pull buoys are provided.

Nursery Swim

Toddlers under 4 years of age are welcome to swim with a guardian in the therapy pool. Waterwings, toys, and equipment are provided. "Little Swimmer" disposable diapers are required and may be purchased at the Centre for $2 each. Current maximum capacity is 40 participants (20 adults: 20 children)

Cost: $5 per one adult & toddler, $5 for every additional adult | included in membership

Open Swim

Open to all ages and abilities, this swim is open for leisure swimming. When scheduled in the leisure pool, one lane is dedicated for lap swimming, while the rest of the pool is open for leisure activities. When scheduled in the therapy pool, the pool is open for leisure activities, with the swirl available.

Wellness Swim

This swim takes place in the therapy pool and is open to ages 12+ for therapeutic purposes. Noodles and flutterboards are available, as well as an accessible ramp and water wheelchairs.

Visit the Community Arenas page for public skating information.

Program partnerships

Recreation Services partners with local organizations to offer a number of registered and drop in programs to the community. Are you interested in partnering with us?

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The City of Peterborough accepts resumes on an ongoing basis for a number of part-time recreation positions.

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