Recreation Newsletter - November 2025

Applications for the 2025/2026 Cogeco Neighbourhood Rinks program are now open!

This winter, gather your neighbours and bring a community rink to life in your local park. The program supports residents in creating and maintaining outdoor ice rinks, encouraging fun, active living, and neighbourhood connections all season long.

Our Youth Belong program, “Intergenerational Evenings” has four themed nights that can bring people of all ages together to chat and spark a conversation.

The next session is on Dec. 2, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to make holiday cards. Join us for a cozy night of creativity, conversation, and community spirit. Create handmade holiday cards to share with loved ones or donate to local seniors and shelters. All supplies provided, no need to register ahead, and it’s free to attend.

Bonus: Food and beverages provided!

Golf season's over… but the fun is still on!

Now that the Tyandaga Golf Course is closed for the season, we’re switching gears!

Come try disc golf. It’s fun, free, and open to everyone. All you need are a few discs to play our scenic nine-basket course, complete with beautiful views over Burlington.

You might notice some construction happening in the area. We’re building a new path from the clubhouse, through Kerncliff Park to City View Park. This exciting change is on the way, so come check it out and keep the good times rolling this fall!

Skating season is back

As the ice season is officially underway, we invite the community to help make skating accessible for everyone.

Donate your gently used skates

If you have skates you no longer use, this is the perfect time to pass them along. Your donation can help someone take their first glide or return to a sport they love. Drop off gently used skates in the red bins located by the Customer Service counters at most of our city facilities.

Skate lending is available

For anyone eager to get on the ice but without skates, our Skate Hub at Appleby Ice Centre, 1201, Appleby Ln., has you covered. Skates are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. Sizes vary, and residents can borrow a pair for as long as needed. No sign-out process is required.

Help us keep the joy of skating open to all this season. Your support brings more neighbours onto the ice and builds a stronger, more connected community.

You(th) Belong

Youth Belong is Burlington’s drop-in program for youth in grades 6–12. This free program offers a welcoming space to study, relax, and connect with others. Drop by Community Room 2 at Skyway to hang out with friends, listen to music, and work on homework.

Skyway Community Centre

• Tuesday and Thursday, 3-5 p.m., activities include Homework help and hanging out
• Friday, 3-5 p.m., activities include fun interactive video games

Alton Community Centre renaming

As of Oct. 14, 2025, City Council approved changing the name of Haber Recreation Centre to Alton Community Centre as the sponsorship has ended and the name is reflective of the community. Only the name is changing. All permits, bookings, programs and services remain the same. Over the next few weeks, signage around the building will begin to change.

Volunteers needed for the 2025 Santa Claus Parade

The Santa Claus parade comes to Burlington on Sunday, Dec. 7. Volunteers 14 years of age and up are needed for this event for a variety of roles including:

• Banner Carriers
• Parade Directional Guides

For more information please email our volunteer team.