Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Barrie. Recreation and Culture Services

Site: Barrie - 70 Collier St - 8th Floor

Service: Recreation Programs

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Record #: BAR0111
Last Modified: 19 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 30 Jul 2024

Contacts

Public Comments See City of Barrie Recreation Programs for a listing of current programs available.
Office Phone 705-739-4223, Inclement Weather Hotline 705-739-4215
Fax 705-739-4236
E-Mail Recreation.Information@barrie.ca
Website www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/recreation-programs
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityofbarrie/
Primary Contact Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer; Phone: 705-739-4220, ext 5685; Email: heather.kenehan@barrie.ca
Alternate Contact Jessica Gourlie, Recreation Programmer; Phone: 705-739-4220, ext 5688; Email: jessica.gourlie@barrie.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
Barrie City Hall; 70 Collier St
8th Floor
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 1G8
Mailing Address PO Box 400 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 4T5
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Auto door, Elevators with audible indicator

Description

Description (Service)

Organizes and runs recreational programs for the City of Barrie, including general interest, fitness and aquatic programs for all ages, as well as summer and school break day camps for children and programs on school professional activity days and holidays

  • Child and Youth Recreation Programs and Day Camps
  • Seniors Recreation Programs and 55+ Centres
    • for a current listing of activities at the 55+ Centres see website
  • Inclusive Recreation - programs offer opportunities for participants experiencing disability through both adapted and integrated program options
  • Barrie recPASS - Membership offers unlimited access to drop-in programs for yourself and your families
  • RecACCESS - fee assistance program that provides support to low-income families and individuals in Barrie by providing qualifying participants with a RecPASS membership and youth credits that can be applied to the registration fee for qualifying programs and activities
  • Re-loadable rec gift cards are available Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Allandale Recreation Centre, Parkview Centre and City Hall, 8th floor
  • Recreation Program Cancellations - provides up-to-date information about closures or cancellations affecting Recreation Programs

Recreation Programs may have youth and adult volunteer opportunities

Service Details

Legal Status (10) Local Government
Hours Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Program Hours: vary
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • Drop-in Programs: visit in person, check Recreation Program Cancellations to confirm that program is being held
  • Registered Programs: visit How to Register for information
    • Register Online at play.barrie.ca
    • Register in person during operating hours at:
      • City Hall (8th floor),70 Collier Street
      • Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Avenue
      • East Bayfield Community Centre, 80 Livingstone Street East
      • Peggy Hill Team Community Centre,171 Mapleton Avenue
      • Parkview Centre, 189 Blake Street
Languages English
Fees Program - Surcharge for out of town residents

Subjects

Service Categories Aging/Older Adult Support Groups ; City Government Departments/Offices ; Day Camps ; General Recreational Activities/Sports ; Leadership Development ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Recreation Related Expense Assistance ; Senior Centres ; Swimming/Swimming Lessons ; Youth Centres ; Youth Enrichment Programs
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Barrie cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.