June is Recreation and Parks Month

It’s recreation and parks month in St. Catharines and 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 the Twelve Mile Creek, or participate in our community events and activities.

Take a respite from warmer weather by going public skating or taking a refreshing dip at St. Catharines Kiwanis Aquatics Centre. Cool off at one of our splash pads or enjoy a leisurely walk along our many trails. For sports enthusiasts, play a game of basketball at the new multi-use courts at Catherine Street Park or challenge yourself with a round of disc golf at Richard Pierpoint Park. You can also find tranquility by strolling through the labyrinth at Fairview Park.

Whether you're into sports, nature walks, or family fun days, there's something for everyone. Let's celebrate the outdoors and stay active together!

Schedule of events:

Tuesdays

Open until 8 p.m., St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

Tuesday, June 2

6:30 to 7:15 p.m., Pound Fitness, Port Weller Community Centre
- Reservation required weekly

Wednesday, June 3

Sportball Multi Sports (outdoors)
- Children ages 7 to 11 can try just about everything including soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, golf, and tennis.

Thursday, June 5

7:30 p.m., Zumba, Russell Avenue Community Centre
Reservation required weekly

Saturday, June 7

7 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Catharines Farmers Market, Market Square (91 King Street)
- featuring more than 55 vendors, live music by The Moonlighters

Monday, June 9

9 a.m., Ball hockey
9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Pickleball
11:30 a.m., Inline skating and roller skating
3 p.m., Box soccer and lacrosse skills and drills
6 p.m., Cornhole
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Tuesday, June 10

9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Pickleball, Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex
- Reservations required weekly
Ribbon cutting for new Secord Woods splash pad, 80a Rockwood Avenue
6 p.m., Inline skating and roller skating, Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex
- Reservations required weekly
6 p.m., Summer program online registration opens for St. Catharines residents

Wednesday, June 11

9 a.m., Ball hockey
9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Pickleball
11:30 a.m., Inline skating and roller skating
3 p.m., Box soccer and lacrosse skills and drills
6 p.m., Cornhole
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Thursday, June 12

9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Pickleball
6 p.m., Inline skating and roller skating
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Friday, June 13

9 a.m., Ball hockey
9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Pickleball
11:30 a.m., Inline skating and roller skating
3 p.m., Box soccer and lacrosse skills and drills
6 p.m., Cornhole
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Saturday, June 14

9 a.m., Pickleball
9 a.m., Inline skating and roller skating
12 p.m., Ball hockey
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Sunday, June 15

9 a.m., Pickleball
9 a.m., Inline skating and roller skating
12 p.m., Ball hockey
- Seymour Hannah Sports and Recreation Complex, reservations required weekly

Monday, June 16

Play tennis at the new Community Park Tennis Courts in partnership with the St. Catharines Tennis Club
- 4 Seymour Avenue

Wednesday, June 18

1 p.m., Essentrics, Port Weller Community Centre
- Reservations required weekly

Saturday, June 21

7 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Catharines Farmers Market, Market Square (91 King Street)
- Featuring more than 55 vendors, live music by Ryan Thomas Smelle

Wednesday, June 25

2:30 p.m., Drop in Yoga, Port Weller Community Centre
- Reservations required weekly

Thursday, June 26

7:30 p.m., All abilities yoga, Russell Avenue Community Centre
- Reservations required weekly

Friday, June 27

Summer swimming begins

Saturday, June 28

7 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Catharines Farmers Market, Market Square (91 King Street)
- Featuring more than 55 vendors, live music by B4 Midnight and super greens with
  
  the Promistery at the Discovery Table.

Register at ActiveSTC

Some fees apply for programs. Call 905.685.6668 for more information.

Click the image below to download a printable PDF version.

St. Catharines Farmers Market

Stop by the Farmers Market featuring over 55 vendors.

Open on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Music in the Square runs on Saturdays from mid-May to mid-October, featuring local performers live on the market stage from 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

The Community Engagement Series runs Mid-May to mid-October. Come learn about local groups and organizations in the Niagara Region in our Community Engagement Series. Located in our outside Farmers Market area each Saturday. Visitors have an opportunity to learn about culture and recreation within the community from drumming demonstrations by members of First Nations to spinning the wheel of fun with Brock.

Find a full schedule at stcatharines.ca/MarketEvents

Summer Program Registration

For St. Catharines residents
- Online registration opens Tuesday, June 10 at 6 p.m.
- Walk in registration opens Wednesday June 11 at 8:30 a.m.
For everyone:
- Online registration opens Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m.
- Walk in registration opens Friday June, 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Find out more and register for programs at stcatharines.ca/ActiveSTC

St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is by donation.

Check out the Museum’s galleries, take a guided tour of the Welland Ship Canal Fallen Workers Memorial, or catch a ship locking through after-hours. The Museum, galleries and viewing platform are all open until 8 p.m.

Plan a visit at stcatharines.ca/Museum

Lakeside Park Carousel

For the young and young at heart!

The Lakeside Park Carousel is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Carousel is still 5 cents a ride or admission by donation.