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 Skating at the Lou Jeffries Arena starts Sunday September 8th, 2024 and runs until March 23, 2025.
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.
- Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- It's Country Night at the Lou! Grab your family and friends and enjoy a leisurely skate to Country Music at the Lou Jeffries Arena. This public skate is $3/person
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.
***Please Note: Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply due to Tournament Play and Private Bookings. Closed on Holidays. Please see calendar at arena.
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 be open mid May for public use.
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 (Joel Stone) and park washrooms are closed for 2024. See you back in 2025!
