The Parks & Recreation Department is responsible for overseeing the recreation facilities, programs and leisure services for residents and visitors.
We work closely with community groups, volunteers and individuals as a facilitator to ensure that the community needs are addressed. Working together with our nieghbours in Leeds and the Thousand Island Township we offer a wide variety of recreational and leisure activities for children and adults.
Recreation Centre
The Lou Jeffries Arena is located at 600 King Street in Gananoque. The arena hosts one ice pad and 4 dressing rooms. Ice rentals and banquet hall rentals are available and skating schedules are updated seasonally. The Lou Jeffries Arena has ice available for rent. Perfect for private bookings, team practices, birthday parties, corporate events, sponsored skates and more!
This ice is offered on a first come, first served basis only. Payment is due upon booking and is non-refundable. Must be booked a minimum of 1-hour increments (50 min ice use/10 min flood). Insurance is required for all bookings. Email marinarecreation@gananoque.ca for more information or availability.
Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink (GBM)
Ready to Play – Make Your Own History!
The GBM Dry Surface Rink is Now Open for Drop By Use and is Open Daily.
Hockey Nets are Available – bring your own sticks and equipment. Participation is first come, first serve, please limit use and share the space with all users. Biscuit pucks and hard like items intended for shooting are not permitted. Please use ball hockey balls, pucks, etc.
The Rink is also Open for Special Events, Tournaments and Private Rentals
- Roller Blading/Roller Skating concerts
- Ball Hockey Tournaments, Training Camps, Clinics
- Kids Camps (sharing use of GBM 150 rink, Indoor dry surface arena, hall rental, soccer, basketball, ball field, etc.)
- Concerts
- Shuffle Board Tournaments
- Markets
- Events/demo/shows
- Ringette
- Cornhole Tournament
- Birthday & Corporate Parties
Contact Lori Higgs, Marina & Recreation Coordinator to book your event by emailing marinarecreation@gananoque.ca.
Splash Pad
The splash pad located at Joel Stone Heritage) is now open for the 2025 season. Joel Stone Heritage Park Washrooms are currently open and will close nightly at 9pm.
