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It’s Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month in St. Catharines

June is a vibrant month in St. Catharines, celebrating both Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month. It's the perfect time to explore our beautiful parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Enjoy a picnic at Montebello Park, hike the scenic trails of Twelve Mile Creek, or participate in community events and activities. Take a respite from the warmer weather by going public skating or taking a refreshing dip at the St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Cool off at one of our splash pads...

Indoor tennis dome project not moving forward

An indoor tennis dome planned for Community Park will not be going ahead as planned. 

All partners - the City of St. Catharines, Tennis Clubs of Canada, St. Catharines Tennis Alliance and Merritton Lions Club - were looking forward to creating a world class tennis facility, but current economic times created challenges. Unfortunately, Tennis Clubs of Canada cannot enter into a licence agreement with the City to build and operate the facility due to increased construction costs and elevated...

Grand reopening of Kiwanis Turf Field

The grand reopening was held June 3, 2024.

Key Guests:

• Mayor Mat Siscoe
• Councillors
• Kiwanis Club of St. Catharines
• Jim Richardson, Chair of the Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee
• City of St. Catharines Kiwanis Turf Field User Groups

Quick Facts:

• Grand reopening of Kiwanis Turf Field.
• Capital project to replace turf field, football goalposts and soccer nets. The project budget was $1.3 million, which came in under budget at just under $1 million.
• Facility originally opened in 2011. The turf field...

Council adopts Waterfront Access Master Plan

Council adopted the Waterfront Access Master Plan (WAMP) at its May 27 meeting.

The City’s WAMP provides recommendations to improve access, connectivity, and enjoyment of the Lake Ontario waterfront at City-owned shoreline properties.

The project study area runs the entire shoreline, including the beaches, parks, trails, and other access points along the waterfront. Existing waterfront access is via either beach, boat launch, lookout, or stairs.

Since 2020, the City has had to either remove or...

City opens online Residential Beach Parking Permit system for the 2024 season

Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the beach. St. Catharines residents can once again apply for their residential beach parking permits for Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach.

St. Catharines residents can apply for a $15 beach parking permit, valid until Sept. 30, 2024, at both Lakeside Park Beach and Sunset Beach. For those outside of St. Catharines, parking rates of $3 per hour at either lot or a $20 per day flat rate at Sunset Beach only will apply. Lakeside Park Beach parking lot has a...