Recreation Programs

The City offers a variety of recreation programs and opportunities. Our recreation programs are High Five® accredited, Canada’s only nationally recognized quality assurance framework for excellence in recreation programming. 

Recreation registration happens seasonally and begins for St. John's residents on a specified date. Non-resident registration usually starts several days later.

The Recreation division expects that staff, patrons, participants and guardians adhere to the Recreation Code of Conduct while visiting Recreation facilities and participating in programs and services.

Subscribe to get notifications on recreation news and events. You can also view calendars for our pools and community centres, which show our swim schedules, drop-in fitness programs and events. 

Learn more about our different programs by visiting the following links:

• Active Families programs 
• Adult programs 
• Children's programs
• Seniors programs
• Youth programs
• Fitness classes
• Outdoor programs
• Swimming 
• Recreation facilities 
• Trail Explorers

Accessibility and Inclusion

The City of St. John's is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive, healthy and safe community for everyone. As we work towards this goal, we will continue to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessing programs and services. 

Find out more about:

• How to apply for Recreation Support Services (previously known as inclusion support) to participate in our recreation programs. Participants seeking a City-provided one-on-one inclusion support staff and those who provide their own respite support staff are required to apply through this process.
• Our free adaptive equipment lending program.
• The benefits of applying for an attendant pass.
• Financial support to participate in programs and the REAL Program!
• Inclusion programs we offer.