Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation

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

Sports and Activities Schedule 

Public Skates 

March Break FREE Public Skates

Monday, March 11th - 3:30-5:00pm 
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Tuesday, March 12th - 10:30-NOON (Taylor Swift Theme Skate) 
Sponsored by CIBC & Royal LePage – Betty Hagen & Molly Dixon

Tuesday, March 12th - 2:30-4:00pm (Hit List Theme Skate)
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Wednesday, March 13th - 2:30-4:00pm
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Thursday, March 14th - 3:30-5:00pm (80’s & 90’s Theme Skate)
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Friday, March 15th - 2:30-4:00pm (Dance Theme Skate)
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Sunday, March 17th - 2:00-3:30pm (Country Theme Skate)
Sponsored by The Gananoque Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan

Other March Break Public Skates
Sunday, March 10th - 2:00-3:30pm Public Skating $3
Wednesday, March 13th - 10:30-11:30am Parent & Tot Public Skating $2
Wednesday, March 13th - 1:00-2:30pm Adult & Senior Skating $2
Friday, March 15th - 10:30-11:30am Parent & Tot Public Skating $2
Friday, March 15th - 1:00-2:30pm Adult & Senior Skating $2
Friday, March 1th - 5:00-7:00pm March Break Family Skate $3 (Rock Theme Skate)

PUBLIC SKATING:
Participants of all ages can enjoy a leisurely skate around the ice surface. In a continuous flow with the rest of skaters.

No sports equipment or outside skating aides are permitted during these opportunities. This is an open unsupervised skate. Standard skating supports are permitted, Wheel chairs are allowed, but must be cleaned before entering ice surface. No horseplay, tag or racing is permitted.

PARENT & TOT:
Parents and Tots (or grandparents, caregivers, etc.), can enjoy this open skate, with no instructor. Strollers, pylons, sleds or chairs are not permitted on the ice. Standard skating supports are permitted. No carrying children while on the ice surface. All participants must wear ice skates. CSA approved helmet are recommended but not required. 

ADULT SENIOR SKATE:
Come out and enjoy the music, friendship, and exercise. Skilled, novice, and beginner skaters welcome. Helmets are strongly recommended for all participants but not required. For skaters 18 years and up.

Public Skating

Monday 3:30-5:00pm
Tuesday 2:30-4:00pm
Wednesday 2:30-4:00pm
Sunday 2:00-3:30pm (there is no public skating on Sunday, January 21, 2024 due to tournament play)
 

***Please Note: Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply due to Tournament Play and Private Bookings. Please see calendar at arena. 

Public Skating
$3.00 person 
($4.00 person non-contributing)

Parent & Tot Skating
Wednesday & Friday 10:30-11:30am

Senior & Adult Skating
Wednesday & Friday 1:00-2:30pm 

Parent & Tot & Adult/Senior Skate
$2.00 person 
($3.00 person non-contributing)

PAYMENT CASH ONLY FOR ALL PUBLIC SKATES, PLEASE BRING EXACT CHANGE IF POSSIBLE
Skate aids are permitted. No chairs, sleds, strollers/carriages, shoes/boots, pucks or sticks on the ice during public skate times. 
Non-Contributing Rates are for participants that reside outside the Town of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).

The Lou Jeffries Arena is closed during these holidays throughout the year:

  • Thanksgiving Day Closed
  • Christmas Eve (1/2 day only close at 11am) 
  • Christmas Day Closed
  • Boxing Day Closed
  • New Year’s (1/2 day only close at 11am)
  • New Year’s Day Closed 
  • Family Day Closed

2023/24 Season Ice Rental Fees (Contributing and Non-Contributing Fees):
The new rate fee entitled “Non-Contributing” was initiated in order to charge a higher ice rental fee to any user group that is not based out of the municipalities that contribute to the yearly operating and capital costs required to maintain the TLTI/Gananoque Lou Jefferies Arena. The new rate fee will apply to any user group(s) that are outside of the Town of Gananoque and Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands (TLTI).

Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink (GBM) - Closed for the Season

Ready to Play – Make Your Own History The Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink

The GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink will open in the spring. 

Please note: Private bookings at the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink are currently not available at this time.

Facility Bookings - Fees and Rates

Splash Pad

The Splash Pad is CLOSED for the season.

All park Washroom are CLOSED for the season.

Town of Gananoque and Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI)

Joint Recreation Master Plan Final Report