Recreation Programs

Fall Program Resident Registration: Opens Wednesday, August 12 at 8:30 AM

Fall Program Non-Penetanguishene Resident Registration: Opens Wednesday, August 19 at 8:30 AM

Fuel your love for recreation, sport, and the outdoors with a wide range of programs offered by the Town of Penetanguishene.  The Town offers programs for individuals of all ages, skills, and abilities, we strive to deliver high-quality, affordable recreation programming to the community. 

Specific details of programs, dates, and costs can be found on RecDesk by visiting: top.recdesk.com

To ensure you receive all recreation communications, please add the following email address to your safe senders list: no-reply@recdesk.net 

For those who prefer a hard copy of the program details, they will be available at all Town Facilities.

Step 1. Find a program

The seasonal Recreation Guide provides times, locations, descriptions, activity codes and fees for registered programs.

Recreation Guide

Step 2. Register and pay

Program registration and payment is available online through RecDesk. You must create an account to register and pay.

Register and Pay Online

Swimming Program Details

Swimming programs run Fall, Winter and Spring

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, 500 Church St, Penetanguishene, ON L9M 1G3 

All Town of Penetanguishene swimming participants will receive a complimentary parking permit that is to be picked up at Town Hall, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, PRIOR to the start of swimming lessons.  The permit is valid for Parking Lot C and must be displayed on rear-view mirror at all times to avoid parking tickets under the By-Law, otherwise park in a Visitor parking space.  The Town will not be responsible for any parking tickets. 

All programs have limited spaces available, and spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, both online and in person, with no priority given to in-person registration, staff will process any registrations submitted by email/fax as soon as time permits that same day.  

Private lessons & wait lists- Private lessons and popular swimming levels fill up very quickly but you are encouraged to join the waitlist; in previous years, many swimmers on the waitlist have been able to join a class. If you are registering online, please join the waitlist for the type/level of class you would like. When a spot opens, you will be contacted based on the time and date you joined the waitlist. 

  • Please be advised that, in previous years, swimming programs have filled up very quickly. 
  • If you plan to register online, I suggest creating an account for all participants ahead of time here, https://top.recdesk.com/Community/Member/Login  
  • If you already have an account, I suggest you login ahead of time to ensure your account information is correct.
Classifications for Swimming Class Levels Waypoint Information and Map

Become at TOP Recreation Program Instructor!

The Town of Penetanguishene has a dynamic community of recreation instructors who provide an abundance of programs and activities for residents of all ages. Whether it’s fitness classes, sports programs, music lessons, or art classes, these instructors bring their expertise and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of those who live in the community. Through their dedication and commitment, they help residents achieve their goals, develop new skills, and ultimately, strengthen the sense of community in Penetanguishene.

Become a Recreation Instructor

Affiliated Organizations

Georgian Bay Minor Hockey Association

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North Simcoe Girls Association

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Midland/Penetanguishene Ball Hockey

Minor League Visit Website

Penetanguishene Skating Club

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Curling Club

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Southern Shores Volleyball Club

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Recreation and Community Services Guides and Master Plans

North Simcoe Directory of Senior Services

Connecting seniors and their families with local resources is important to North Simcoe municipalities.  The North Simcoe resource guide serves as a phone and resource directory for seniors.  Note that the guide is published every two years and the information contained within is continually changing and not all encompassing. 

A hard copy of the directory can be picked up at Townhall by request.  

French Copy

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat Seniors' Guide

Ontario Seniors' Secretariat seniors' guide is available online at http://www.ontario.ca/seniorsguide and may be ordered free of charge through ServiceOntario Publications or by calling 1-888-910-1999 (TTY: 1-800-387-5559).

 

The Recreation, Parks and Trails Strategy for the Town of Penetanguishene provides a detailed framework to ensure Penetanguishene’s recreation and parks system continues to grow in a sustainable, inclusive, and community focused way. It outlines priorities for park renewal, trail expansion, facility enhancements, and program development to meet the evolving needs of residents and visitors over the next decade and beyond. 

VON offers seniors group exercise classes — such as the SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® program — to community members 55 years and older or any adult living with a disability who wants to improve their strength, balance and mobility through low-impact exercise.

Participants can sign themselves up for group classes or be referred by a healthcare provider, family or friend. The program is fully funded, so there is no cost to the participant. 

For more information on how the program is funded, please contact your local VON office: 705-355-2200

Town of Penetanguishene

10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
T: 705-549-7453
F: 705-549-3743

For registration support or information about subsidy programs, please contact:

Danielle Brown

Recreation & Community Services Admin

Marla Bailey-Viscoff

Recreation Supervisor

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