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Visit peterborough.ca/Recreation to learn about the wide range of recreation programs available through the City of Peterborough, with registration now open for many programs that start this fall.
Fall recreation programs include instructional sports, youth programs, and fitness and health programs. Most programs start during the third week of September and can vary in length between four and 12 weeks.
Explore the activities that are available and register online at peterborough.ca/RegisterRec.
Registration for the fall swimming lesson sessions opens later, with public registration opening at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and early registration for Sport and Wellness Centre members opening at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
The fastest way to register for fall recreation programs is online. In-person registration is available at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr., or over the phone at 705-742-0050.
Back this fall
Learn to Skate programs, Adult Recreational Hockey, Line Dancing, Children’s Dance, Land Fitness classes, Aqua Fitness, Ninja Kids and Judo will all be offered. Also back this fall is the popular Babysitting course, Pickleball, Adult Beginner Swimmer, Birthday Party packages and personal training programs.
McDonnel Street Community Centre
The City continues to grow its program offerings at the McDonnel Street Community Centre, 577 McDonnel St. Community members can visit the McDonnel Street Community and participate in programs including darts, shuffleboard, tabletop games, cards, and group fitness classes. The McDonnel Street Community Centre is a hub for adults to socialize, take in workshops and learn new skills.
Fitness and drop-in sport schedules
Updated schedules for drop-in sports, swimming, group fitness, aqua fitness and drop-in ice-skating programs such as Shinny hockey and public skating are available at peterborough.ca/RecPrograms. Hard copies of the schedules are available at the Sport and Wellness Centre.
Downtown Youth Space
Back this fall is the popular free drop-in sports program for youth ages 10 to 16 on Friday nights at the Sport and Wellness Centre. Downtown Youth Space is a free, inclusive drop-in centre offered by the City of Peterborough Recreation and Parks Services Division welcoming youth ages 12 to 18. It is a supervised recreational program, offering a variety of activities including air hockey, billiards, ping-pong, video games, board games and open gym.
Stop N’ Play
Stop N’ Play can be used for fitness classes, workouts, or lane swims at the Sport and Wellness Centre. With Stop N’ Play, Sport and Wellness Centre facility users can get in their time at the recreation facility and for 90 minutes their child (ages six weeks to 11 years old) will be supervised by the Centre's Program Staff team. Stop N’ Play takes place in the Centre's Youth Room, located across from the facility reception desk. Stop N’ Play is open to both members and non-members. Registration is required for Stop N’ Play and is non-refundable. Visit peterborough.ca/StopNPlay for information on the scheduled hours, rates, and rules.
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