City of London Recreation
355 Wellington Street, Suite 248 N6A 3N7 London, ON, Canada

Looking for a fun video to keep the little ones entertained? Join us for storytime with our program instructor Tracey, who will be reading the children’s book ‘Ghost in the Closet’ by Kaitlin Griffin. getinvolved.london.ca/ConnectLDN #ConnectLDN l #LdnOnt l #Recreation

Our virtual seniors’ Ageless Grace & Cardio Strength programs begin this week! If you’re looking to stay active and meet new people virtually, this is the perfe...ct opportunity. Programs offer cardio, strength, balance and flexibility workouts ideal for everyone. Learn more and register today: getinvolved.london.ca/ConnectLDN

Looking to stay active at home? Registration is now live for seniors’ Ageless Grace and Cardio Strength virtual programs! Join our program instructors for these seated fitness classes designed for those 55 and over, of any ability, body type or size. Learn more: getinvolved.london.ca/ConnectLDN

Parents, are your kids looking for a fun new craft activity? Dom and Nicole from the City’s Recreation Team are here to spread some winter cheer by teaching you how to create your own miniature mitten craft. You can decorate it with personalized craft supplies to give the mittens a pop! Some supplies you’ll need for this craft include cotton balls, scissors or glue, markers or paint, foam or stickers, and yarn or string. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URb07NLKv78&feature=yo...utu.be #ConnectLDN l #LdnOnt l #Recreation See more

Due to the Provincial shutdown, all community centres are closed for indoor drop-in and indoor registered programs beginning December 26. Registration and start dates for indoor recreation programs that were scheduled to start in January will be suspended. When the Province has ended the shutdown, staff will contact participants who have registered for programs with information about a revised start date for Winter programs. We hope everyone stays safe during this holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in our community centres again soon. https://london.ca/n/city-london-impacts-provincial-shutdown

The City is excited to launch ConnectLDN, a virtual recreation hub featuring activities, resources and experiences to keep Londoners engaged, entertained and ac...tive at home. Locally curated weekly children’s activities, weekly seniors’ fitness classes and digital library and museum programs are some of the virtual offerings available on ConnectLDN. ConnectLDN will be updated weekly throughout the winter with: a new children’s activity tutorial video hosted by City program instructors opportunities for seniors to participate in Ageless Grace and Cardio Strength virtual programming Learn more: bit.ly/2LlNfS9 #ConnectLDN l #LdnOnt l #Recreation

Walking through your neighbourhood, you see the perfect spot. A clearing in the park behind your house that’s just the right size for an outdoor skating rink. D...id you know that the City offers residents assistance and supplies to build and maintain an outdoor skating rink in their neighbourhood? Rink users will be required to follow all health precautions outlined by the Province and local health unit, including practicing physical distancing and group size restrictions. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/3aeHXSo

Family pickleball is here! We’re offering free modified family pickleball programs at select community centres. Registration is required. Register for family pickleball or learn more about other programs at: london.ca/playyourway

The City of London is offering modified recreation and community programs in community centres and arenas beginning this Thursday, October 29, and Learn to Skat...e programs as of Saturday, October 31. Recreation and community programs have been modified, following a brief pause, to adhere to new health measures set out by the Middlesex-London Health Unit in a Section 22 Order last week. These measures include increased physical distancing and group size restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19. Registration for programs will reopen on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:30 a.m. Londoners can view available programs and register online at london.ca/playyourway Public Service Announcement: https://bit.ly/3otseDE

Have your say! We are seeking feedback from residents to help us create a community-driven Fire Master Plan that will guide strategic & operations improvements,... as well as enhance the services we provide to our community over the next 10 years. We value your input and hope you will take the time to visit https://getinvolved.london.ca/fire-master-plan to see how you can provide input. Community responses accepted until Nov 30, 2020. Have your say, London! London Professional Fire Fighters Association - Ontario, Canada City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government #ldnont See more

Hey London! Did you know that the City of London is offering FREE recreation programming at 8 of our Community Centres around the city? Check out the poster below, and click the link for all the awesome opportunities available this Fall! https://london.ca//recreation/programs-courses-registration

The City is offering several 55+ programs that were previously offered as Seniors’ Satellite programs, including Boomer Fit, Sit to Be Fit and Ageless Grace programs. You can now register for these programs up to seven days in advance of the start date. Learn more and register today: london.ca/playyourway

Did you know that select community centres are offering open gym programs for teenagers? At these programs, participants have access to a variety of equipment and choose which sports to play. Not to mention these programs are free! Learn more and register today: london.ca/playyourway

Following new health measures for indoor sport, recreational and fitness facilities recently announced by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the City of London i...s pausing all recreation and Learn to Skate programs as of this Saturday, October 24. Participants who have registered for a City-run program at a community centre or arena starting this Saturday will receive a direct notification about this change and receive a refund or credit to their account for paid programs. We will continue to work with the Middlesex-London Health Unit to adapt and modify programs to meet the new health measures and ensure the safety of all participants, instructors and staff. Once new program details and modified schedules are determined, further information will be shared as soon as possible about the programs and opportunities for registration. s for indoor sport, recreational and fitness facilities recently announced by the Middlesex-London Health Unit, the City of London is pausing all recreation and Learn to Skate programs as of this Saturday, October 24. Participants who have registered for a City-run program at a community centre or arena starting this Saturday will receive a direct notification about this change and receive a refund or credit to their account for paid programsMiddlesex-London Health Unit. Public Service Announcement: https://bit.ly/3koalUi

Recreation programs are back for all ages! To see what we’re offering and to register, visit Play Your Way online: bit.ly/3kvMYYz

Starting today, you can now register for free, structured, programs at select community centres. Programs have been modified and pre-registration is required for all programs. To see what we’re offering and to register, visit Play Your Way online: bit.ly/3kvMYYz

Don’t end up in a pickle! We’re offering free modified pickleball programs at select community centres beginning October 5. Registration is required and is ava...ilable beginning September 28. Register for pickleball or learn more about other programs at bit.ly/32JXYvL

Want to learn a new art skill? Looking to get active as a family? You can register for a variety of free, structured, pre-registered modified programs at select community centres, including Boyle Memorial Community Centre, Lambeth Community Centre and South London Community Centre. Learn more and register today: london.ca/playyourway

We’ll be reopening select community centres throughout the fall for free, structured, pre-registered modified programming for all ages and abilities. Our first... wave of programs will begin the week of October 5, 2020 at: Byron Optimist Community Centre Boyle Memorial Community Centre Kiwanis Seniors' Community Centre North London Optimist Community Centre South London Community Centre Programs are now offered as individual sessions and each session will require pre-registration through Play Your Way online: bit.ly/3kvMYYz You can view program offerings two weeks in advance of program start dates, and you can register for programs one week in advance of program start dates. Learn more: bit.ly/32JXYvL

Our Fall Preschool Skate & Learn to Skate Program Schedules are now available! Registration begins Monday, September 28th at 8:30am. Visit www.london.ca/playyourway for more information (on the right hand side of the page under 'Recreation Guide') #PlayYourWay #ldnont

With warm weather and school openings being delayed, the spray pads will be open until at least September 14. Enjoy your favourite spray pad for a little longer! This image is from our newest spray pad in Riverbend Park.

EXCITING NEWS! Looking for something fun AND educational for the children in your life for the second week of September? Well, look no further! Storybook Garden...s will be extending its modified Day Camp program for another week in September! The program will run from 9:00am-4:00pm, September 8-11 2020. The program is offered to children aged 6-9. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT: www.london.ca/PYWonline or contact City of London Parks & Recreation Customer Service at 519-661-5775. #daycamp #storybookgardens #london #ldnont #ontario See more

The City of London will be reopening select community centres and arenas throughout the fall to accommodate recreation programming. Programs and details will b...e advertised bi-weekly through the london.ca/playyourway and the City’s social media pages starting tomorrow. Participants can register for these programs one week in advance of their start date. Learn more: bit.ly/2YH2tol #LdnOnt l #COVID19

Fall & Winter 2020-21 Registration Update: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will be digitally publishing modified Fall & Winter 2020-2021 program schedules in lieu of a full Recreation Program Guide. The release date for these schedules and corresponding registration dates will be posted beginning September 8, 2020 along with other details as they become available.

In response to COVID-19, City Council approved revised City service levels for the summer. Although the Province has lifted some restrictions, we will be following City Council direction to ensure the health and safety for our residents and staff as well as support our efforts for economic recovery. Community and Seniors’ Centre rentals and events for the month of July and August are cancelled with the exception of summer day camps. The City will not be accepting any new rental requests for Community and Seniors’ Centres until further notice. Please visit london.ca/COVID-19 for ongoing updates on City services during this time. Civic Gardens and Storybook Gardens will remained closed until September.

Thank you for following us throughout Recreation and Parks Month! Did you complete the bingo challenge? Keep using the board throughout the summer and try different activities for each square.

The City of London has been offering Recreation programs in a variety forms since the 1920s when the free playground programs began! With pools, skateparks, tennis and pickleball courts, there is always some kind of new recreation activity to explore! #JRPM2020 #LdnOnt

Gardening is a great way to connect with nature and be active! Learn about the different plants in your neighbourhood. Plant some seeds and watch them grow! Kids can learn about the plant life cycle and learn how to be responsible and take care of them. Grandparents can share their knowledge! #JRPM2020