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.
View a full list of equipment rentals.
Free and low cost programs
Call your local recreation centre for more details.
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Open Gym - Pickleball | BHPCC | W. 9:30-11am | FREE |
| Indoor Walking | BHPCC | W. 1-3pm | FREE |
| Nordic Walking | Call 902.490.7481 for location | Tu, F. 1-2:30pm | FREE |
| Child Open Gym | BHPCC | M,W,F. 3:30-5pm | FREE |
| Youth Open Gym | BHPCC | Tu, Th. 3:30-6pm | FREE |
| Parent & Tot Open Gym | BHPCC | Th. 9:30-11:30am | FREE |
| Adult Open Gym | BHPCC | Tu. 8-10pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Rollerblading at the Oval | Lakeside Community Centre | July 5. 9:30am-3:30pm | $5 |
| Youth Bonfire and Movie Night | Lakeside Community Centre | July 10. 6:30-10:30pm | FREE |
| Youth Bowling | Lakeside Community Centre | July 19. 12-4pm | $12 |
| Youth Silk Screening and Reverse Tie-Dye | Lakeside Community Centre | July 24. 1-4pm | FREE |
| Youth Urban Adventure | Lakeside Community Centre | July 31. 9am-4:30pm | $15 |
| Youth Movie | Lakeside Community Centre | Aug 7. 10am-3:30pm | $15 |
| Youth Field Day & BBQ | Lakeside Community Centre | Aug 9. 11am-4pm | $5 |
| Youth Rock Climbing | Lakeside Community Centre | Aug 16. 6:30-8:30pm | $15 |
| Youth Community Art Project | Lakeside Community Centre | Aug 21. 1-4pm | $5 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sports Camp | Cole Harbour District High | July 3-6. 9-10am | $14 |
| Little Dribblers | Cole Harbour District High | Aug 7-10. 10-11am | $14 |
| Youth Open Gym | Cole Harbour District High | July 9-13 12:30-3pm | FREE |
| Youth Open Gym | Cole Harbour District High | July 23-27 11am-2:30pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Open Gym | Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Sun. 2-4pm | FREE - April 1-June 24 |
| Youth Night - Junior High Students | Tallahassee Recreation Centre | Call 902.490.6666 | April 6-June 22 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent & Tot Open Gym | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | W. 9:30-11:30am | FREE |
| Child Open Gym | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | M, Th. 2-3pm | FREE |
| Youth Open Gym | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | M, Th. 3-5pm & F. 5-7pm | FREE |
| Youth Action Team | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Call 902.860.4570 for meeting times | |
| Youth Night Drop In | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | F. 6-9pm | FREE |
| Adult & Senior Walking Club | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | M, W. 8-9am F. 8-10am | FREE |
| Adult Open Gym | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Tu, Th. 8-10am W. Fr. 7-8:30pm | FREE |
| Adult Open Gym - Pickleball | Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Tu, Th. 10-11am, W. 11:30am-1:30pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Club | Citadel Community Centre | M,W-F. 11:30am-12:30pm | FREE |
| Drop-In Badminton | Citadel Community Centre | M. 7-9pm | FREE (July 9-Aug 20) |
| Drop-In Tennis | South Commons (Court 5 - Top Courts) | Tu, Th. 6-8pm | FREE (June 19-Aug 30) |
| Indoor Gym Walking | Chocolate Lake Community Centre | Tu, Th. 12-1pm | FREE - April 3 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor Movie | Eastern Shore Community Centre | August 18 | FREE - Call 902-889-4050 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Open Gym | Musquodoboit Rural High School | Tu. 7-9pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Dodgeball Drop-In | North Preston Community Centre | Tu. 7-8pm | FREE - April 17 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball & Frisbee Lending | Sackville Sports Stadium | All year round. | FREE |
| Nordic Walking Pole Lending | Sackville Sports Stadium | All year round. | FREE |
| Open Gym | Sackville Sports Stadium | Sundays, 11-12:30pm & 2-4pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschooler Play | Bluewater Building | Tu. 1-2:30pm | FREE |
| Stories and Crafts Camps | Bluewater Building | Tu, July 3-Aug 21. 10-11:30am | $5 |
| Child Fun & Games Camp | Lakefront Consolidated School | W, July 4-Aug 22. 9-11:30am | $6 |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Open Gym | Central Spryfield School | Sat. 1:30-3pm | FREE |
| Program | Location | Day & Time | Cost & Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Badminton | Tantallon Senior Elementary | W. 6:30-8pm | FREE |