This dataset includes 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs offered by the Town of Oakville. Each program information consists of program title, type, ages, fee and program description. This drop-in program dataset is linked to other recreation and culture program datasets.
| Subject | Community |
| Jurisdiction | Town of Oakville, Province of Ontario |
| Data Provider | Town of Oakville |
| Source | https://portal-exploreoakville.opendata.arcgis.com/ |
| Related Datasets | Town Facilities |
Oakville offers drop-in programs for various activities like swimming, skating, fitness, sports (pickleball, badminton, basketball, volleyball etc.), culture (woodworking, ceramics etc.) and much more. The programs can be registered online or by phone to fit your schedule. The types of programs in this dataset include Senior Services, Recreational Skating, Recreational Swimming, Drop-in Fitness Classes, Youth Centre Programs, Drop-in Sports, etc.
This dataset includes over 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs. The data fields of each service include program title, type, ages, fee and program description.
This dataset includes 200 recreation and culture drop-in programs offered by the Town of Oakville. The largest category of services is Senior Services (56 programs, 28.14% of all), followed by Recreational Skating and Recreational Swimming. There are also dozens of programs in Drop-in Fitness Classes, Youth Centre Programs, and Drop-in Sports. Though there are 59 programs available to seniors of age 50+, most of other programs are available to almost all age groups.
| Type | Programs | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services | 56 | 28.14% |
| Recreational Skating | 34 | 17.09% |
| Recreational Swimming | 28 | 14.07% |
| Drop-in Fitness Classes | 23 | 11.56% |
| Drop-in Sports | 22 | 11.06% |
| Youth Centre Programs | 22 | 11.06% |
| Age | Programs | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 50+ | 59 | 29.65% |
| All Ages | 36 | 18.09% |
| 18+ | 24 | 12.06% |
| 14+ | 20 | 10.05% |
| Grades 6 to 12 | 11 | 5.53% |
Program Title: Ceramics for all ages Program Type: Drop-in Art Studios Ages: All Ages Fee: $10.57 Description: Check out the clay studio and muck around for fun! Whether you are a novice or a pro, or just curious about clay! Children must be accompanied/supervised by an adult at all times. Maximum number of children to adult is 3:1. Must be minimum 3 years old; for safety, no infants in arms, carriers, wraps or strollers. Youth 14+ can attend without an adult. First come, first served. Spaces are limited. Fee includes admission only. Clay is purchased separately for $5 per piece/$35 per bag. Clay fee includes access to all glazes and firings. Kilns will be fired by the studio technician. No wheel work during this session. Clay pieces take up to 3 weeks to be fired; projects will not be available to go home until a later date. |
Program Title: Recreational Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Recreational Skate Special Needs Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Tim Hortons Free Recreational Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Town of Oakville is pleased to partner with Tim Hortons to offer free public skating throughout the holidays. Pucks, hockey sticks and equipment on the ice surface is prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Combo Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: All ages. Leisure swim with at least one lane reserved for lengths. Slide and diving board restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: Family Fun Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All ages Fee: $5 Description: All ages. Groups must be accompanied by at least one adult aged 18 years or older. The Recreational Swim Admission Standard applies to all Family Swims. |
Program Title: Healing Waters Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: This non-instructional time is for those who require space and time in the water to work through prescribed exercises. Bring a personal therapist (both therapist and client required to pay admission) or work independently. A qualified lifeguard is on duty and specialty equipment is available for your use. Please note price for adults 65+ is $3.20. |
Program Title: Leisure Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: All ages. Diving boards are open. Pool toys and floatation aids allowed in shallow end, except during peak periods. |
Program Title: Length Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: All ages. Pool divided into slow, medium and fast lanes. Diving boards are closed. Lane restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: Swim Your Way Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: A family fun swim for families with children or youth with a special need. |
Program Title: Water Jogging Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: All ages. A non-instructional fitness opportunity in deep end of pool. Must be able to swim 25 metres. |
Program Title: Water Walking Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: This class is offered in the shallow end of the pool. Wearing water footwear, you will put miles on your feet powering through the water in various formations, using gloves and water wheels to increase resistance. No swimming skills are required, just a desire to improve your core strength, balance, and overall flexibility. |
Program Title: Female-Only Combo Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: For females only. Leisure swim with at least one lane reserved for lengths. Slide and diving board restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: Tim Hortons Free Recreational Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Town of Oakville is pleased to partner with Tim Hortons to offer free public swimming during the summer. Capacity and admission standard applies. |
Program Title: Family Basketball Program Type: Drop-in Sports Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: Get a great workout and have fun with your kids, playing basketball together! For families with children under the age of 13, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16. Admission and capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Family Volleyball Program Type: Drop-in Sports Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: Parents and children come drop in and have a fun game of volleyball together. This is a non-instructional and unsupervised activity. Spectators are not permitted. Nets will be set lower for easy play. Balls are available to sign out. Admission and capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Doors Open Halton Region Program Type: Oakville Museum Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Do you have a passion for history or architecture? Enjoy free access to heritage treasures across Halton Region and explore the colourful stories of your town. Oakville sites open Saturday only. Visit Doors Open Ontario website for other participating sites. |
Program Title: Emancipation Day Celebration Program Type: Oakville Museum Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of music, dance and more celebrating Oakville’s role in the Underground Railroad. The event commemorates August 1, 1834 - the day slavery was abolished throughout the British Empire. Don’t forget to bring a picnic lunch and a lawn chair! |
Program Title: Oakville Museum hours Program Type: Oakville Museum Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Visit us today and discover the fascinating story of our town through beautiful historic buildings and changing special exhibits. Visit our website for current exhibits and events. |
Program Title: FirstOntario Credit Union Free P.A. Day Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Town of Oakville is pleased to partner with FirstOntario Credit Union to offer free public skating on all elementary Halton District School Board P.A. Days. For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua's Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Belong Oakville FREE Recreational Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Oakville Community Foundation invites you to participate in Belong Oakville. For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua’s Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Belong Oakville FREE Recreational Skate Special Needs Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Oakville Community Foundation invites you to participate in Belong Oakville. For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Skate and helmet rentals are available at Joshua’s Creek Arenas, Maple Grove Arena, River Oaks Community Centre, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and Trafalgar Park Community Centre during all recreational skates. |
Program Title: Belong Oakville FREE Leisure Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Oakville Community Foundation invites you to participate in Belong Oakville. All ages. Diving boards are open. Pool toys and floatation aids allowed in shallow end, except during peak periods. |
Program Title: Belong Oakville FREE Length Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Oakville Community Foundation invites you to participate in Belong Oakville. All ages. Pool divided into slow, medium and fast lanes. Diving boards are closed. Lane restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: Belong Oakville FREE Combo Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Oakville Community Foundation invites you to participate in Belong Oakville. All ages. Leisure swim with at least one lane reserved for lengths. Slide and diving board restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: The Hive Program Type: Drop-in Arts Studio Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: The Hive is a free weekly drop-in activity for crafty bees to connect, create, share, teach, laugh or simply relax by indulging in a creative activity! |
Program Title: Community Play Night Recreational Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy FREE access to a recreational skate including helmet/skate rentals. For all to enjoy - pucks, hockey sticks or equipment on the ice surface are prohibited. Capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Community Play Night Family Fitness Program Type: Drop-in Fitness Classes Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy FREE access to a family fitness class. Get a great work out and have fun with your kids. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16. Capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Community Play Night Family Sport Program Type: Drop-in Sports Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy FREE access to a family sport program. Get a great work out and have fun with your kids. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16. Capacity restrictions apply.. |
Program Title: Family Badminton Program Type: Drop-in Sports Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: Get a great workout and have fun with your kids, playing badminton together! For families with children under the age of 13, accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16. Admission and capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Family Pickleball Program Type: Drop-in Sports Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: Challenge your family to this exciting game which is played on a badminton court, using tennis rules, a racquet that resembles a ping pong paddle and a wiffle ball. Appropriate footwear such as inside court shoes is recommended. Limited pickleball paddles available. Admission and capacity restrictions apply. |
Program Title: Outdoor Recreational Skate Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy skating outdoors at Oakville's first refrigerated outdoor rink. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the community centre. The rink is open for pleasure skating only. No nets, sticks or pucks for safety. Please note that the rink is open weather permitting. For more information on Oakville's other outdoor rinks visit oakville.ca. |
Program Title: Open Walking Track Program Type: Drop-in Fitness Classes Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Walk indoors on the Trafalgar Park walking track. This 96 metre indoor track features 2 lanes and overlooks the double gymnasium, oudoor rink/tennis court and playground. Enjoy some of the local artwork as you walk around.? |
Program Title: Community Play Night Combo Swim Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy a FREE leisure swim with at least one lane reserved for lengths. Slide and diving board restrictions apply for select swims and locations. |
Program Title: Swim Training Program Type: Recreational Swimming Ages: All Ages Fee: $5 Description: Bring your own workout for fitness, to train for a triathlon or a swim competition. Open to all lap swimmers including elite swimmers, master swimmers and club swimmers. Half pool divided into medium and fast lanes. |
Program Title: Outdoor Recreational Stick and Puck Program Type: Recreational Skating Ages: All Ages Fee: Free Description: Enjoy playing outdoors at Oakville's first refrigerated outdoor rink. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the community centre. Please note that the rink is open weather permitting. For more information on Oakville's other outdoor rinks visit oakville.ca. |