Recreation offers many free or low cost programs such as Open Gyms, Free Skating, Emera Oval activities and recreation programs. For more information please call your local recreation centre.
Free activities at the Emera Oval
Emera Oval
Get outside on the Emera Oval year-round! In-line skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. How great is that?
View a full list of Emera Oval activities and equipment.
Equipment Rentals at Recreation Centres
We offer free equipment rentals all year round from our recreation centres.Â
View a full list of equipment rentals.Â
Free and low cost programs
Call your local recreation centre for more details or visit halifax.ca/myREC.Â
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Night | 10-15 yrs | Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm |
BLT Senior Elementary | Free |
| Open Gym | All Ages | Saturday 2pm-4pm |
BLT Senior Elementary | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Wednesday 6:45pm - 8:00pm |
Cole Harbour District High School | Free |
| Basketball Drop in | 12-18 yrs | Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:30pm |
Cole Harbour District High School | Free |
| Drop in Badminton/Basketball | 12-17 yrs | Thursday 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Astral Drive Junior High | Free |
| Youth Drop in | 15-18 yrs | Friday 8:00pm - 10:30pm |
Auburn Drive High School | Free |
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Saturday 9:45am - 12:00pm |
Astral Drive Junior High School | Free |
| Basketball Drop in | 12-17 yrs | Saturday 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Astral Drive Junior High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in Hand and Stick Drumming | 8+ | Wednesday 6pm-7:15pm |
Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-in Basketball | 8-16 yrs | Friday 6pm-7pm |
Harbourview Elementary School | Free |
| Drop-in Basketball | 12-16 yrs | Friday 7:30pm-8:15pm |
John Martin Junior High | Free |
| Drop-in Basketball | Adult | Friday 8:30pm-10:30pm |
John Martin Junior High | Free |
| Drop-in Breakdance | 8+ | Friday 6pm-7:30pm |
Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-in Basketball | 8-16 yrs | Saturday 12pm-3pm |
Harbourview Elementary School | Free |
| Open gym for women and children only | 3-12 yrs and Adult | Saturday 3pm-5pm |
Dartmouth North Community Centre | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot | 1-5 yrs | Friday 8:30am-11am |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Yoga | Adult | Tuesday 7pm-8pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Basketball | Adult | Wednesday 8pm-10pm |
Islandview High School | $5 |
| Yoga | Adult | Sunday 7pm-8pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Yoga HIIT | Adult | Tuesday 7pm-7:45pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Pickleball | Adult | Sunday 12pm-2pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | $5 |
| Youth Night | 12-16 yrs | Friday 6pm-9pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Free |
| Family Open Gym | All Ages | Sunday 2pm-4pm |
Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Free |
| Open Gym | 5-8 yrs | Friday 6pm-7:30pm |
South Woodside Community Centre | Free |
| Open Gym | 9-12 yrs | Friday 7:30pm-9pm |
South Woodside Community Centre | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Monday 8am-9am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Wednesday 8am-9am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Walking Club | Adult/Senior | Friday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| After School Open Gym (adult must attend) | 5-12 yrs | Monday 2pm-3:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| After School Open Gym (adult must attend) | 5-12 yrs | Thursday 2pm-3:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Monday 3:30pm-5pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Thursday 3:30pm-5pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Youth Open Gym | 12-17 yrs | Friday 5pm-7pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Parent & Tot Playgroup | 0-5 yrs | Monday 9:30am-11:30am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | $3 |
| Parent & Tot Open Gym | 0-5 yrs | Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Open Gym | 18+ | Tuesday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Tuesday 8am-11am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Wednesday 11:30am-1:30pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | $2 |
| Adult Open Gym | 18+ | Thursday 8am-10am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Drop-In Pickleball | 18+ | Thursday 8am-11am |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Adult Open Gym (No Pickleball) | 18+ | Friday 7pm-9pm |
Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night Hoops - Basketball | 7-13 yrs | Wed/Thur 7pm - 8:30pm |
George Dixon | Free |
| Night Hoops - Basketball | 14-19 yrs | Wed/Thur 8:30pm- 10pm |
George Dixon | Free |
| Floor Hockey | 6-16 yrs | Friday 7pm - 9pm |
George Dixon | Free |
| Speed Skating | 6-16 yrs | Friday 5:30pm - 7pm |
George Dixon | Free |
| Open Gym | 6-16 yrs | Saturday/Sun TBD |
George Dixon | Free |
| Youth Night | 13-18 yrs | TBD TBD |
George Dixon | Free |
| Open Gym | 10-15 yrs | Tuesday 8pm-9pm |
St. Catherine's School | Free |
| Seniors Bridge | 55+ | Sunday 1pm-4pm |
Bayer's Rd. Centre | $4 |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor Hockey | 7-12 yrs | Monday 6pm-7pm |
Oyster Pond Ac. | Free |
| Badminton | All Ages | Monday 7pm-8:30pm |
Oyster Pond Ac. | Free |
| Youth Basketball | 11-14 yrs | Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm |
Eastern Shore Distrtict School | Free |
| Badminton | Adult | Tuesday 8pm-9:30pm |
Eastern Shore Distrtict School | $20 |
| Soccer/Basketball | 6-9 yrs | Wednesday 6:30pm-7:30pm |
Oyster Pond Ac. | Free |
| Youth Soccer | 11-14 yrs | Thursday 7pm-8:30pm |
Eastern Shore Distrtict School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Gym- Elementary School | 6-12 yrs | Monday 6:30pm-8pm |
Musquodboit Valley Education Centre | Free |
| Open Gym - Senior and Junior High | 12-18 yrs | Tuesday 7pm-9pm |
Musquodoboit Rural High School | Free |
| Open Gym - Youth and Adult | 12-99 yrs | Friday 7pm-9pm |
Musquodoboit Rural High School | Free |
| Fit and Fab - Girls Only | 11-15yrs | Tuesday 3pm-5pm |
Musquodboit Valley Education Centre | Free |
| Fitness Centre | 14-99 yrs | Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30pm-9pm |
Musquodobit Rural High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Gym - Family | All Ages | Saturday 1pm-3pm |
A.J. Smeltzer Junior High School | Free |
| Program | Ages | Day & Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth After School Drop In | 11-15 yrs | Mon,Wed,Fri 3:30pm-5:30pm |
Capt Spry Community Centre | Free |
| Rockingtone Drop In - Open Gym | 7-16 yrs | Tuesday 6pm-9pm |
Rockingstone Elementary | Free |
| Open Gym - Family | All Ages | Saturday 1:30pm-3pm |
Central Spryfield Elementary | Free |