Thank you for your continued interest in the City of London recreation programs. Please visit our COVID-19 web page for all City programming and service updates.
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Spaces must be reserved in advance of a program for each person participating.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your program is scheduled to start, and leave the facility as soon as your program ends.
Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the building after 5 minutes of the program starting.
Please come ready to participate in your program clothes and bring minimal personal belongings.
Outside food and drink, with the exception of water bottles, is not permitted.
Participants are permitted and encouraged to bring a filled water bottle to programs. Water fountains will not be available for drinking from directly, but water bottles can be refilled at filling stations.
If you are no longer able to attend, please ensure you withdraw to open up a spot for others to attend.
Arena and community centre openings and programs have been modified to comply with public health guidelines and Provincial restrictions, including physical distancing, group size restrictions and staggered start times.
All persons entering the facility will be required to complete a health assessment, including guardians and staff. Participants and caregivers/spectators will be screened for symptoms upon arrival, which will be recorded on the attendance sheet and kept on record for purposes of contact tracing. Physical distancing will be enforced during the screening and sign-in process. Caregivers/spectators will be required to provide their contact information during screening for the purposes of contact tracing. Staff will be keeping daily records of anyone (program participants, staff and essential visitors, for example) entering the program setting who stays for 15 minutes or longer to allow for contact tracing in the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case or outbreak.
Masks are required to be worn at all times in the facility for those age 2 and up. The only exception to this is for participants engaging in physical activity such as fitness programs or swimming. Participants engaging in an exercise-based program will be required to wear a mask while travelling to and from their program and are permitted to remove it once participating in their program activity while maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres from others, or a distance of at least 3 metres during yoga programs. Masks will not be provided for participants.
Staff will be required to complete a daily health screening and will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required. Physical distancing within program groups will be enforced, with the exception of staff interventions for behaviour management and issuing first aid.
Program schedules and registration limits have been set in advance to ensure that physical distancing and equipment/surface cleaning can follow guidelines and recommendations.
Many other strategies will be in effect to meet provincial guidelines and public health regulations.
Protocols will be in place if a program participant or spectator begins to show symptoms of COVID-19 while in program, including immediate notification to the parent/guardian and the need for urgent pick-up. The participant will wait in an isolation area with a staff member until pick-up. A parent/guardian or emergency contact will be required to pick up the participant within one hour of receiving notification.
Urgent questions can be forwarded to recreation@london.ca. We will reply as soon as possible.
All community centres are closed for indoor and outdoor drop-in registered programs beginning April 3. All programs in arenas will be cancelled, including recreational skates, hockey rentals and any private rentals. All aquatics programs, including recreational swims, aquafit classes and fit lanes will be cancelled. Swim passes will be placed on hold.
Participants will be contacted by phone or email if their registered program has been affected and will receive refunds for any fee-based programs. All April Break Day Camps will also be cancelled as they are not permitted to run during the shutdown.
Recreation program opportunities will be available for Londoners of all ages, including a selection of parent and tot, children, youth, adult, older adult and senior program options. Programs will be scheduled at community centres and arenas across the city and will include a variety of daytime, evening and weekend participation options.
Costs vary by program. Please refer to the Recreation Guides below or Play Your Way online for pricing. Play Your Way financial assistance is available for those who qualify (see below).
For Recreation Guide programs, registration will begin on Thursday, February 18 at 9 a.m. Registration is available by phone at 519-661-5575 or through Play Your Way online.
For one-time drop-in programs, participants can register six days in advance of the program start date. For example, registration will open on Tuesday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. for a program running the following Monday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m.
Pre-registration is required for all programs, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Single admission – per session (taxes included)
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Child/youth (17 and under) |
$2.75 |
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Adult (18 to 54) |
$4.75 |
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Older Adult (55 plus) |
$4.50 |
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Family (up to 2 adults and 4 children) |
$10.00 |
Flex passes (taxes included)
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Flex Passes - Regular (5 visits) |
$21.47 |
10 visit community centre drop-in pass (taxes included)
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10 visit - child/youth (17 and under) |
$24.75 |
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10 Visit - Adult (18 to 54) |
$42.75 |
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10 Visit - Older Adult (55 plus) |
$40.50 |
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10 Visit - Family (up to 2 adults and 4 children) |
$90.00 |
Participants under the age of 10 must have a parent or guardian over the age of 16 accompany them through the screening process and to the program space. Participants under the age of 18 may come to their scheduled program with a maximum of one parent/caregiver to spectate. No other spectators will be allowed to enter the facility.
In cases where parent/caregiver attendance is mandatory, the supervising adult must be at least 16 years of age.
Floor Hockey – A CSA approved helmet with face mask is mandatory for ALL children AND parent/caregivers. Participants are required to supply their own fitted helmet and will not be allowed to play without one. No outside sticks will be allowed and will be supplied by the City of London.
Fitness and Yoga – Please bring your own mat.
Children’s Art – Please wear clothes you are prepared to get messy. Unless stated in the description/alert and or confirmation text, all other supplies are included.
Adult Art – Unless stated in the description/alert and or confirmation text all supplies will be extra. The list of supplies will be on your receipt or you will be contacted by instructor prior to the first class or provided a list on first day of program. Fees for supplies will vary by class chosen.
Rock Climbing – All equipment is supplied. Please wear comfortable clothing and clean running shoes.
Sports – Please wear comfortable clothing and indoor non marking running shoes.
Tennis/Badminton/Pickleball/Squash – Bring your own racquet.
Music – Bring you own instrument based on the class you registered for (ie. Guitar, Ukulele).
PLEASE NOTE: The City of London is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen items belonging to participants or spectators. Please secure your items and leave valuables at home.
Urgent questions can be forwarded to recreation@london.ca. We will reply as soon as possible.
Programs will run rain or shine unless the weather is severe. Participants will be contacted if the program is cancelled.
Yes, children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver who is at least 16 years old. Parent/caregiver will be expected to participate with their child. The majority of our family program fees cover the cost of one child and parent/caregiver to attend unless otherwise stated at the description level. Some programs have options to add another child for an additional cost shown on the program description.
You can register additional children online, by phone or in person.
If the program requires both child and parent to pay a fee it will be indicated at the description level.
Only if they are registered and meet the program requirements to register. Children not registered in the program will not be allowed to enter the facility, due to COVID-19 measures in place.
It is a pass that provides Grade 5 students with FREE access to select physical activity opportunities for the entire school year and summer. Programs marked with an AP are eligible programs. Please note registration is required to participate in these classes and not a drop in program.
Yes, you must attend all classes in order to receive your certification. No exceptions.
Do I need to pass an exam/test in order to get my leadership certification (LIT, Babysitting)?
Some of our classes require you to write and pass an exam to get the certification. Instructor of classes will advise passing grade depending on the course taken.
Yes, you must have a partner and the fee is per person.
Now you can register for courses, purchases memberships and book facilities from the comfort of your computer or smartphone with Play Your Way Online. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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The City of London’s Play Your Way Fund offers financial support to low income Londoners and families who want to access recreation programs and activities offered by the City of London. Once approved, funding can be accessed for the next 12 months, up to a maximum of $300 per person.
To be eligible for Play Your Way Program, applicants must be:
Londoners receiving Ontario Works or ODSP automatically qualify for Play Your Way funding.
Bring or mail your completed application form with copies of supporting documents to one of the locations listed at the end of this document. Please note, if you are presenting information on behalf of a family member who is 18, it must be accompanied with a signed letter from the individual consenting to the release of this information on his/her behalf. Any information you provide will be returned to you or destroyed, as directed by you.
1. For identification purposes, please provide any one of the following documents for each family member:
2. The following is a list of applicable proofs of income. Please attach a current copy of one of these sources:
If you cannot provide the information as listed above, please provide the following:
If you are unable to provide proof of income documents, you may submit a signed letter from a representative of a social agency or religious institution that lists all family members, verifies your total family income, and includes your address. This includes letters from shelters or services for homeless. All letters must be printed on agency letterhead.
3. Proof of Residency in London:
Email your application form and required documentation to recreation@london.ca, or call 519-661-5575 to inquire about submitting paperwork in person.
Eligibility for Play Your Way Fund will be assessed annually for those with regular income that does not vary or those receiving government benefits such as OW, ODSP, CPP, GAINS, OAS, OSAP or other government benefits. Customers with irregular income will be assessed at a minimum of 6-month intervals, or more often as required.
A City of London Recreation gift card is a pre-paid, reloadable cash card that you can use to pay for purchases at a variety of City of London recreation facilities including City of London Pools, Community and Seniors Centres and Storybook Gardens. In addition, gift cards can be used for payment through Play Your Way Online for program registration and membership purchases. It is a quick and convenient way to pay!
These can be purchased at the following locations:
The balance of your gift card can be put towards your purchase and the remainder can be paid by cash, debit, VISA or Mastercard.
Please treat your City of London Recreation gift card like cash! The City is not responsible for lost or stolen gift cards.
Yes. You can check your balance in two ways:
1. Visit any of the participating City locations with your gift card and a customer service staff member will assist you.
2. Call 519-661-5575 and have your gift card number available.
Visit one of the participating City locations with your gift card to reload it or call 519-661-5575 to pay by credit card.
No.
No.
The Access2 Card is for people of all ages and types of permanent disabilities who require the assistance of a support person, and it provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in recreational activities with a support person. The card can be used at all City-owned indoor and outdoor pools, recreation centres, arenas and community centres, soccer fields and baseball diamonds, recreation programs as well as all city owned public golf courses and Storybook Gardens.
The Access2 Card provides free program access to any person with a permanent disability and their support worker for most City programs. Please note that aquatics programs require payment from the cardholder, but not from a support worker.
Apply or renew your Access2 card
The City of London provides affordable, introductory and enhanced recreation programs. We welcome new program suggestions related to arts and crafts, language, computers and technology, cooking, dance, wellness, music, fitness sports or other general interests. Submissions can be received year-round, and will be reviewed during the months of January and August of each calendar year.