Drop-in Sports

Admission fees

Please arrive at the facility during the scheduled time and pay applicable admissions fees at the reception desk. Some activities may require advanced booking via activeOshawa Online or by calling 905-436-3311. Oshawa residents 55 years of age and older, living in or paying property taxes in Oshawa, qualify for discounts on recreation programs, memberships and leisure admission fees.

Memberships are available for 1, 3, 6 and 12 month durations.

Descriptions and rules

The City of Oshawa offers a variety of drop-in sports, including:

A popular program for participants of all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own racquets. Birdies are available for use.

  • Advance booking is required. Members can book up to one day in advance.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees.
    • Members must scan their membership card.
    • Non-members may be requested to show I.D. to confirm their booking
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn.
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Players can only reserve and play one court time (1 hour) per day and will be admitted into the gym at their reserved time.

Join your friends for a friendly game of pick-up basketball! Games are supervised but unstructured.

  • Advance booking is required. Members can book up to one day in advance.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees.
    • Members must scan their membership card.
    • Non-members may be requested to show I.D. to confirm their booking
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn.
    • To prevent scuffing, black soled shoes are not permitted. 
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Coaching and team practices are not permitted.
  • Wristbands/stamps will be issued prior to entry on the court and must be visible on participants during play.

Provides families the chance to explore different sports in an unstructured environment. Open to families with children. Guardians (18+) must actively participate. 

  • Advance booking is not required.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees. 
    • Members must scan their membership card.
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn. To prevent scuffing, black soled shoes are not permitted. 
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Coaching and team practices are not permitted.
  • Guardians (18+) must actively participate and supervise children.
  • Game play and team practices are not permitted.
  • Ratio of 1 adult to 4 children.

Join us for fun and exercise.

  • Advance booking is not required.
  • Pickleballs and paddles are available for use.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees.
    • Members must scan their membership card.
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn. To prevent scuffing, black soled shoes are not permitted. 
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Wristbands will be issued prior to entry on the court and must be visible on participants during play.

Provides age appropriate activities for preschoolers 0 to 6 years and their parents/guardians to play and socialize in an unstructured environment.

  • Advance booking is not required.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees. 
    • Members must scan their membership card.
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn. 
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Guardians (18+) must actively participate and supervise children.
  • Strollers are not permitted inside the gymnasium. 
    • Accessibility strollers and wheelchairs are allowed as long as the wheels are clean.

Provides the opportunity for recreational soccer. Games are played on a quarter field. Balls and nets are provided. 

  • Advance booking is not required.
  • All participants must check in at reception and pay applicable fees. 
    • Members must scan their membership card.
  • All participants 18+ are required to have a Drop-in Sports Photo ID Card. Cards can be received at reception.
  • Wristbands will be issued prior to entry and must be visible on participants during play.
  • Clean, indoor running shoes must be worn. 
  • Spectators are not permitted.
  • No food permitted. Beverages are permitted in non-breakable containers. 
  • Coaching and team practices are not permitted.

Contact Us

Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca

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