Drop-In Recreation Programs

Please Note: As the City works to slow the spread of COVID-19 all outdoor recreational spaces, are closed until further notice, including all City parks (this includes playgrounds, pavilions and other spaces), the St. Catharines Skate Park, the City's leash-free dog parks, all sports fields (baseball diamonds, soccer, lacrosse, football and frisbee fields), all tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, community gardens, splash pads and beaches. Please watch our COVID-19 page for updates.

 Enjoy the City's various drop-in recreation programs.

Basketball - Open Gym

Open gym is a drop-in recreational basketball program. The players are responsible for making their own pick-up teams. Pick-up rules can be found posted on the wall in the gymnasium in case players are not familiar with the process. City staff will be onsite in the gym at all times to enforce fair play rules and to ensure that all participants act in a manner which is safe and fun. Parents are also welcome - make it a family night. No pre-registration required as this is a drop-in program. Proper indoor non-marking shoes required.

Fee:

• $2.90 per person / per visit

• Clip card for 12 visits for $29.00 (get two visits free)

• Clip cards are not replaceable

Harriet Tubman Public School - Thursday and Friday 

Winter 2020 Session Dates: Starting Jan 9 and Jan 10

Exclusion Dates: Jan. 17 and Feb. 14, 2020

Thursday: (15+ years) 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 

Friday: 

• Youth (11-14 year olds) 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
• Teens (15-17 year olds) 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 

Table Tennis

All-age program. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Russell Avenue Community Centre

• Mondays: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m

Fee:

• Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
• Children/Youth: $2.90 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $29
• Family: $11.80 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $118
• Older Adults: Free with the City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
• Lost clip cards are not replaceable.

Pickleball

City staff are on site to enforce etiquette, inclusivity and ensure fair playing time.
Non-marking indoor shoes only.

Harriet Tubman Public School

Winter Session 2020 Dates: Starting Jan. 6, 2020

• Great way for all players to enjoy the game!
• Mondays: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.       1 court
• Mondays: 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.       3 courts
• Tuesdays: 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.      3 court

Port Weller Community Centre

• Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  1 court
• Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to noon 1 court
• Thursdays: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  1 court 

Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre

• Mondays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  1 court
• Tuesdays: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.   1court 
• Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  1 court 

Fee:

• Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
• Older Adults: Free with City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre Membership or $3.40 er visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
• Lost clip cards are not replaceable.

Learn to Pickleball Programs are now available. See www.stcatharines.ca/eplay 

Outdoor Pickleball Courts are located at Lester B. Pearson and East Port Parks. 

 

Indoor Soccer 

Harriet Tubman Public School 

Winter Session Dates: Starting Jan. 8, 2020

Ages 15 and up.

• Wednesdays: 8:15 to 10:15 p.m. 

Fee:

• Youth: (15 - 17 years) Free
• Adult: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
• Older Adults: $2.10 with a City of St. Catharines Older Adult Membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a clip card for $34
• Lost clip cards are not replaceable 

 

Groove Dance 

Russell Avenue Community Centre

Winter Session Dates: Starting Jan. 8, 2020

Ages 18 and up.

• Wednesday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Fee:

 

• Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
• Older Adults: $2.10 with a City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre Membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
• Lost clip cards are not replaceable