Penticton Community Centre

As part of the City of Penticton’s phased reopening process, McLaren Arena and select sports fields and park will be available for bookings beginning July 6. Rental requests will only be considered from user groups who have submitted a complete COVID-19 Safety Plan. Visit penticton.ca/covid19facilityrentals for more information about facility availability, rental process and COVID-19 Safety Plan resources.  
 
The Penticton Community Centre, Museum & Archives and the Cleland Theatre will remain closed until further notice. Our team is diligently working towards a safe return to operations; stay tuned for further announcements coming soon.
 
All customers who hold valid recreation passes will receive an extension to their pass equal to the duration of time the facility is closed.  This includes those who hold 1, 3, 6 and 12 month pool, fitness room and combo passes.
 
For the latest updates involving the City’s reopenings, visit the Restart the City Guide at penticton.ca/restart. 

Sincerely, 
Your Recreation Penticton Team

Following the recent announcement of the City’s phased approach to reopening our facilities, Recreation Penticton would like to notify our patrons about the ongoing closures and how that may affect you. 

Now in stage 2a of the four-phased plan, many indoor facilities – including the Penticton Community Centre, Museum & Archives and the Cleland Theatre – will remain closed until at least June 28. This is due to ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As for the Community Centre’s fitness room, the City has received numerous inquiries about whether it will reopen soon. While we’re encouraged by the Interior Health Authority’s decision to allow gyms to resume operations, this fitness centre is part of a large, multi-use facility. As such, Penticton’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is working hard to conduct detailed operational planning, facility assessments and creating new procedures and protocols before opening its doors. 

Outdoor recreation facilities will remain open for casual use at this time. However, they will not be available for rentals or organized use throughout June.

Programs:
Due to this ongoing closure, please note that all summer programs have been cancelled, with the exception of the following modified programs, which have limited spaces available.

• Summer Day Camps
• PYP Skate Camps
• Summer Bug Camps

Participants registered in programs not listed above will be contacted by a Recreation Team Member to discuss refund options. 

Passes:
All customers who hold valid recreation passes will receive an extension to their pass equal to the duration of time the facility is closed.  This includes those who hold 1, 3, 6 and 12 month pool, fitness room and combo passes. 

Facility Bookings:
User groups and individuals who have booked a facility up until June 28 will be contacted to cancel the bookings and discuss the possibility of rescheduling, crediting or refunding, if required.

For the latest updates involving the City’s reopenings, visit the Restart the City Guide at penticton.ca/restart. 

Sincerely, 
Your Recreation Penticton Team

The City of Penticton’s Recreation department is taking new steps to offer active options for families during the COVID-19 public health crisis through the launch of its Family P.L.A.Y. Kits.

“In addition to the online resource guide we implemented last week, we wanted to provide something for the whole family and doesn’t have to be online,” says Recreation Business Supervisor, Kelsey Johnson. “We understand that it can be a challenge to keep children and youth engaged, especially as we move into the warmer months, so we are happy to be able to offer something that is more hands-on.”

The kits will have different themes such as sport and adventure, and will contain resources for games, physical literacy tools, printable worksheets, crafts and equipment.

“Each kit will be lent out to a family for one week at no charge and can be booked online through our recreation booking system. Pick-up will be curbside with all items cleaned and sanitized before being offered to another family.”

Families that are interested in using a Family P.L.A.Y. Kit can register for one starting April 30 and can check out more recreation options, including a weekly recreation blog, by visiting www.penticton.ca/covid19rec. 

Recreation Penticton creates online resource guide for residents during COVID-19.

While there is plenty of information circulating about what not to do recreationally during the COVID-19 public health crisis, Recreation Penticton has taken the initiative of creating an online resource guide for residents who are looking to maintain active lifestyles while staying home and practising social distancing.

“Even though our facilities are closed and programs have been cancelled, we still wanted to be able to provide recreation options for the community,” says Recreation Business Supervisor, Kelsey Johnson. “We are part of a great city that has stepped up during this time to convert lots of fitness and wellness options to online platforms and we want to help make those available for everyone.”

The resource guide contains several activity options for all ages as well as a weekly blog post from one of the City’s Recreation Coordinators focusing on health, wellness and exercise.

“We want the community to know that we are still available and here to support access to recreation and wellness opportunities during COVID-19.”

Residents can head to www.penticton.ca/covid19rec to view weekly blogs and find resources for a variety of activities.

To our valued patrons and friends,

To continue our support of national, provincial and regional efforts to contain and control the spread of COVID-19, the City of Penticton has extended the closure of all City recreation facilities until May 30. 

Please note that these closures now include tennis courts, pickleball courts, lacrosse courts, playgrounds, skate parks, sports fields, dog parks, outdoor fitness equipment facilities and basketball courts.

All Spring programs scheduled until June 27 have been cancelled and registrants will be contacted. 

Refunds will be provided for activities or rentals affected by the closures and Penticton Community Centre monthly and annual membership passes will be suspended for the duration of the facility closure. 
 

Programs:
Paid programs with registered participants (such as swimming lessons, fitness, and recreation programs) will be cancelled during the closure. Registered participants will be contacted by a Recreation Reception Team Member to discuss refund options.

Passes:
All customers who hold valid passes that will receive an extension to their pass equal to the duration of time that we are closed. This includes those who hold 1, 3, 6 and 12 month pool, fitness room and combo passes.

Facility Bookings: 
User groups and customers who have any of our recreation facilities booked up until May 30 will be contacted by a Facility Booking Clerk either by email or phone to cancel the bookings and discuss the possibility of rescheduling, crediting or refunding, if required.

Prior to May 30, the City will re-evaluate this decision to determine if these closures will remain in place or can be lifted.

We would like to remind all clients and patrons that the order for social distancing directs citizens to remain at home as much as possible, stay 2m apart when outside the home, limit errands and appointments and do not gather in groups.

Sincerely,
Your Recreation Penticton Team
 

To our valued patrons and friends,

To support national, provincial and regional efforts to contain and control the spread of COVID-19, the City of Penticton is implementing various preventative measures which includes the closure of recreation and cultural facilities.

Beginning Tuesday, March 17, the Penticton Community Centre, Cleland Community Theatre, McLaren Arena and Library/Museum Complex will be closed to the public until April 6.

All programs within this time drame are cancelled and registrants will be contacted.

Please note that closures are also extended to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, South Okanagan Events Centre and Memorial Arena.

Refunds will be provided for activities or rentals affected by the closures and the Penticton Community Centre monthly and annual membership passes will be suspended for the duration of the closure.

Prior to April 6, the City will re-evaluate this decision to determine if these closures will remain in place or can be lifted.

Sincerely,

Your Recreation Penticton Team

To our valued patrons and friends, 

Please be assured that the safety and enjoyment of our patrons, participants and visitors is our top priority.  

As such, we are closely monitoring developments around COVID-19 and following public health authority recommendations, advisories and directions as to policies regarding public use of cultural and recreation facilities at this time.

The City of Penticton is taking measures to minimize the spread of COVID-19 through increased cleaning and disinfecting of high touch surfaces, as well as ensuring all public facing and key staff are trained on The City of Penticton’s Exposure Control Plan for COVID-19.

Recreation facilities, programs and services are currently operating as scheduled. 

While all feasible precautions will be taken, it is the responsibility of individuals to assess their own situation and planned activities against the possible risk of COVID-19.

We will continue to provide updates as the situation changes. 

Best regards, 

The Recreation Penticton Team

Our Facility includes

• 10-lane, 25-metre-square lap pool
• Leisure pool with a lazy river, spray features and waterslide
• Whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms
• Fitness room
• Multi-purpose program rooms
• Fitness and recreational classes
• Gymnasium
• Dance studio
• Cleland Theatre

The Penticton Community Centre will remain closed until further notice. Our team is diligently working towards a safe return to operations; stay tuned for further announcements coming soon.

All customers who hold valid recreation passes will receive an extension to their pass equal to the duration of time the facility is closed.  This includes those who hold 1, 3, 6 and 12 month pool, fitness room and combo passes.
 
For the latest updates involving the City’s reopenings, visit the Restart the City Guide at penticton.ca/restart. 

Calling all children between the ages of one month and six years old. Come play with us while your guardian takes part in a program or activity within Penticton Community Centre.

Parents, please review our Welcome Letter for information on drop off, pick up and other reminders. 

For further details, including times, dates and prices, please refer to the latest Recreation Guide or call us at 250-490-2426. 

Please note there’s no childminding on statutory holidays.

Are you looking for a facility to host a meeting, birthday party, or other special event? Visit our Facility Rentals page about the options available, including ways we can help you host your child’s birthday party!

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer with the Community Centre? We are always looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and responsible volunteers 16 years and older to help out with a variety of positions. For those 16 years and younger wanting to Volunteer in our Day Camp Program we welcome you to apply to become a  Leader in Training. Find out more on our Employment & Volunteering page!

Do you have a program idea or activity that you would like to offer through or partner with Recreation Penticton to offer? Send us your program proposal!

• Develop a clear vision for your program
• Include a title
• Program objectives
• Program description
• Requirements for space and equipment

When you're ready with your program proposal, submit it along with your resume and any relevant certificates to the Penticton Community Centre or kelsey.johnson@penticton.ca