COVID-19
In keeping with Provincial regulations, all indoor City recreation and sport facilities will be closed as of January 5, 2022.
The North London Optimist Community Centre is located at 1345 Cheapside Street.
- Parking at North London Optimist Community Centre is free.
- Check London Public Transit for public transit locations, times and fees.
- Call 519-661-5198 for customer service. To book a rental, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.
Hours of operation
As part of our ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, and in keeping with the Province’s announcement that Ontario will transition to a modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, this facility is currently closed. Please continue to follow the City's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates related to recreation and sport programs.
Registered programs
Check our Play Your Way website to register and pay for programs that take place at North London Optimist Community Centre.
Cancellations and closures
Check our cancellation page to ensure your program is running as scheduled.
Amenities
The North London Optimist Community Centre is a multi-use sports and recreation centre offering many unique indoor sports facilities and activities, including the City of London's only roller skating program, indoor tennis courts and squash courts.
Besides offering exceptional indoor racquets facilities, NLOCC is proud to offer multiple clean and spacious meeting rooms with kitchenettes available for rental; and a large arena style gymnasium ideal for indoor soccer, roller skating, ball hockey, inline hockey and more. NLOCC offers a variety of programs including drop-in roller skating sessions. NLOCC is proud to be home to the Huff N' Puff Senior Fitness Association and the North London Optimist Club. We welcome private functions such as bridal and baby showers, registration sessions, staff meetings, and birthday parties.
Main amenities
- Elevator
- Accessible ground level entrance
- Free parking
Multi-purpose rooms
- Two large, lower level multi-purpose rooms with shared kitchenette
- One large, upper level multi-media meeting room with kitchenette
- Audio visual equipment
- Data video projector
- DVD/video player
- Sound system
- Video screen
- White board
- Tables and chairs
Gymnasium
- Suited for roller skating, volleyball, badminton, and pickleball
- Nets available for volleyball, badminton, and pickleball
- Electronic scoreboard
- Alcohol is not permitted in the facility
Tennis
- There are 3 indoor tennis courts available for rental on a drop-in or pre-booked basis.
- Courts are booked for a minimum of 1 hour, on the ½ hour, for a maximum of 2 hours. Membership to book our courts is not required. Memberships are not available for purchase at this time. Bookings can be made 48 hours in advance. All bookings are non-refundable.
Tennis fees
| Type | Prime Time | Non-Prime Time | Same Day Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-member | $38.80 | $30.70 | N/A |
| Member | Unavailable | Unavailable | Unavailable |
*HST included in above rates
Prime time tennis rates are applicable during the summer season.
Courts are booked for a minimum of 1 hour, on the ½ hour, for a maximum of 2 hours. Membership to book our courts is not required. Memberships are not available for purchase at this time. Bookings can be made 48 hours in advance.
All bookings are non-refundable.
What are the membership fees?
| Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Adult Membership |
Unavailable |
|
Senior Membership |
Unavailable |
|
Spouse/Partner Membership |
Unavailable |
|
Youth Membership |
Unavailable |
|
Family Membership |
Unavailable |
|
Squash Membership |
Unavailable |
Prime time
Monday to Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Non-prime time
Monday to Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Squash
- There are two indoor squash courts available for rental on a drop-in or pre-booked basis.
- Courts are booked for 40-minute session.
- Membership to book our courts is not required. Memberships are not available for purchase at this time. Bookings can be made 48 hours in advance. All bookings are non-refundable.
What are the squash court fees?
| Type | Prime Time | Non-Prime Time |
|---|---|---|
| Non-member | $20.03 | $16.43 |
| Member | Unavailable | Unavailable |
(per 40 minutes; HST included in above rates)
Prime time
Monday to Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Non-prime time
Monday to Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday - 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
How Much is a squash membership?
Unavailable
Roller skating
You are welcome to bring your own roller or in-line skates, however, they are subject to inspection to ensure they will not damage our floor. Session notes:
- Registration through the Play Your Way online is required for all roller skating drop-ins. Roller skate rentals can also be purchased online
- CSA approved helmets are required for children under 18. Please note helmets are not available for rental and participants under 18 years must supply their own CSA approved helmet.
- Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wrist guards are strongly recommended.
- Admission to the building will begin 15 minutes prior to start of program.
- Patrons are advised to provide their own locks for lockers, as the centre does not provide these.
- Patrons are advised that the centre does not make change for concessions, vending, etc.
- No loose items such as purses, hats, bandanas, personal music devices, glow sticks, cameras, food and/or drink on the floor at any time.
- Strollers, buggies, skating aids and chairs are not permitted on the floor.
Roller skating hours
- Year-round, we offer a Wednesday Adult Skate (for those 18 and older) from 6:15pm to 7:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday family and adult skates from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Please go to the Play Your Way website to register for all upcoming roller skating drop-ins. (Add link to ‘Play Your Way website’)
Roller skating fees
Adult (18+) $8.76 Senior (55+) $8.19 Child/Youth $6.21 Roller Skate Rental $4.80/pair
10 Skate Pass - Child - $65.25 10 Skate Pass - Senior - $49.51 10 Skate Pass - Adult - $69.75
*HST included in above rates
Membership fees
Memberships are not available for purchase at this time.
Membership fees
| Adult membership | Unavailable |
| Spouse or partner membership | Unavailable |
| Senior membership | Unavailable |
| Youth membership | Unavailable |
| Squash membership | Unavailable |
*HST included in above fees
Card programs at North London Optimist Community Centre
Card programs at NLOCC are currently unavailable.
Rentals
Visit our rentals page to book a space in the North London Optimist Community Centre. To book a rental, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.
Rental fees
Gym
| Adult Rate | $104.92 per hour |
| Minor Rate | $78.69 per hour |
| Commercial Rate | $188.86 per hour |
Multipurpose room 2 or 3
| Adult Rate | $39.98 per hour |
| Minor Rate | $29.96 per hour |
| Commercial Rate | $71.96 per hour |
Insurance can be purchased through the City of London or you must provide a copy of your own coverage. Music: SOCAN and Re:Sound Charge is required Non-alcohol events only.
Last modified:Friday, January 14, 2022