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City Launches Neighbourhood Micro Grants Pilot Project

Residents who wish to contribute positively to their communities through various events and activities can apply for up to $1,500 in funding to support their initiatives beginning this Monday, July 1.

There will be two intake periods for the Neighbourhood Micro Grants pilot program. One for summer / fall that will open on Monday, and a second one for winter / spring set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025. Successful applicants must be prepared to secure any necessary park permits, facility rentals, and...

City announces upgrades to metered parking system

The City of St. Catharines is modernizing its parking system by removing all remaining coin-only single-space parking meters.

The City will replace these outdated meters with a combination of HONK pay-by-phone zones, pay-and-display multi-space meters, and two-hour parking restrictions. Time-limited areas will also allow for the purchase of residential parking permits. The pay-and-display meters, similar to those already installed at Market Square, will still provide the option for residents and...

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...