Recreation Facilities

The City of St. John's has many recreation facilities for general public use or for rental by public, community or private groups. Recreation facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, outdoor stages, sports fields of all kinds, skate parks and indoor multipurpose facilities. The City of St. John's maintains a a non-smoking/no alcohol policy at all facilities.

Paul Reynolds Community CentrePaul Reynolds Community Centre outside picture
Located at 35 Carrick Drive, this multi-purpose 74,000 square feet aquatic facility offers many amenities including: full-sized 6,700 square foot gymnasium, 25-metre lane swimming pool, therapeutic warm water leisure pool with zero depth beach entry, two waterslides, hydraulic lift and water wheelchairs, pool viewing area, fully accessible family changerooms, adult size change table, universal changerooms, dedicated youth room, 1,775 square foot dedicated children's area, 900 square foot senior's area, and open concept lobby. For more information call 709-576-8631 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
 

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre
Located at 40 Mundy Pond Road (corner of Mundy Pond Road and Ropewalk Lane), this multi-purpose facility offers many amenities including: racquetball courts, gymnasium, multi-purpose room for meetings and small gatherings, 25-metre swimming pool with diving board, pool viewing area, wheelchair accessible, pool lift, chairs and ample parking.  For more information call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

 
 

Rotary Sunshine Park ChaletExterior view of the Rotary "Sunshine" Park Chalet
Located off Thorburn Road, the Rotary 'Sunshine' Park Chalet is a modern facility that can sleep 24 people. Many amenities are available for programming, meetings and social functions including full kitchen with dishwasher, propane fireplace, outdoor barbecue and large patio deck. The chalet is located in a tranquil setting with outdoor fields and an unsupervised swimming/beach area. For information on booking the Rotary Chalet, please call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca. Please click Rotary 'Sunshine' Park Chalet to view more photos or to complete an application.

 

 
Exterior view of the Shea Heights Community CentreShea Heights Community Centre
Located at 130 Linegar Avenue is available for rentals to host birthday parties,
baby and wedding showers, and meetings. Amenities include: multipurpose room, kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-576-1023 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
 

The Kilbride Lions Community Centre
Located off Fahey Street, the Kilbride Lions Community Centre is available to host birthday parties, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include: multi-purpose room, kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-368-0250 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.

Southlands Community Centre
Located at 40 Teakwood Drive, is available for rentals to host birthday parties, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include: two multi-purpose rooms, board room, a kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on the availability of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-364-5252, 364-5128, 364-5129 or email recreation@stjohns.ca

NEW Kenmount Terrace Community Centre
Located at 85 Messenger Drive, is available for rentals to host birthday parties, sports events, baby and wedding showers and meetings. Amenities include a full-sized gymnasium, multi-purpose room that can be divided into two spaces, an activity lobby, and kitchen and wheelchair accessibility. Rentals are based on availabilty of facility and staff. For more information, please call 709-576-6112 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.