Drop-In Recreation Programs

Join Zachara for Friday morning drop-in yoga. Benefits include increased balance, strength, flexibility, range of motion and stress reduction. All abilities welcome and accommodations can be provided.

This program runs from October 17 - June 5

Exclusion dates: November 14, November 28, December 26, January 23, March 20, May 29

Turf Tots is an indoor drop-in activity that allows children between the ages of 0-5 years space to run, develop their gross motor skills and use equipment provided the Recreation Services Division and the Essex Power Fund such as crawl tunnels, foam blocks, and sports equipment. There is no instructor, so parent supervision is mandatory. Play is at your own risk.

Turf Tots is offered from October 15, 2025 - June 5, 2026

Exclusion Dates: December 24 - December 31

No Turf Tots on the following dates: 
 

Sunday "Funday" Turf Tots!

This program is sponsored by:

Parents and preschoolers can have fun and be active during this open skate time.  See below for cancellation dates. 

Begins September 10 and September 19

Note: One parent or guardian must remain on the ice at all times. Parents skate at no cost.

For your safety, skates must be worn on the ice.

Helmets are strongly encouraged.

Skate aids are permitted. Chairs and strollers are prohibited.

Exclusion dates:  September 12

Open skate time for figure skaters only. See below for exclusion dates.

Begins September 10 and continues until the end of March

Cancellation dates:  September 12

Bring your friends and start a pick-up game. This program is unstructured and unsupervised.

Sticks and pucks are not provided. Helmets are required.
This program ends at the end of March. See below for cancellation dates.

Begins September 9.

Exclusion dates:  September 12 

Drop-in Youth Skating is an open skate time for youth to have an opportunity for physical activity and time to practice skating - an ideal program for families and educators who offer home-schooling and learning pods during the day

Note: Unlike Public Skating, Youth Drop-in Skating is not staffed and is skate at your own risk. This is not to be used for pick-up hockey, sticks and pucks are not allowed.

Begins September 11

Cancellation Dates: 

This Program runs from October 18, 2025 and ends March 28. 2026

Beginner skating is a dedicated time for those new to skating or those looking to come with a partner to practice basic skills in an environment that is not intimidating. Skate aids and trainers are allowed. This ice time is unsupervised and unstructured. There is an expectation that anyone who is a beginner is assisted by a person on skates that has basic skating ability. 

See below for exclusion dates

Exclusion Dates: December 27, February 7, March 7

This program runs from October 19, 2025 and ends March 29, 2026

Public Skating is a fun and energetic activity to try with friends or the whole family.

Use of Skate Aids are not permitted. Please see our Beginner Skate and Parent & Tot skating programs for ice time with use of Skate Aid

Public Skating is not a ‘learn to skate’ program (see Beginner Skating). There is an expectation that those planning to participate have a basic skill level. Or, in the case of children, they are being assisted by a person on skates that has basic skating ability. 

Exclusion Dates: December 28

Skates are not provided and helmets are encouraged. 

Skating admission is based on rink capacity

PUBLIC SKATING RULES

1.     Everyone on the ice must wear skates.

2.     Listen and adhere to the skate patrols at all times.

3.     Remain off the ice until after the Zamboni doors have been closed.

4.     Smoking, chewing gum, eating food or drinks on the ice is strictly prohibited.

5.     Racing, horesplay, tag games, skating backwards or figure skate maneuvers are not allowed.

6.     Skate in a controlled manner and in the same direction as all other skaters. Do not use your cell phone while skating.

7.     Standing along or sitting on top of the board is not allowed.

8.     Respect skaters in training.

9.     For safety reasons the carrying of children is not permitted.

10.   Wheelchairs are allowed on the ice, provided they are in control at all times by a competent skater.

11.   Use of a helmet is strongly recommended.

12.   Failure to adhere to these rules is reason for removal from the premises.

13.   Skate aids are not allowed.

Senior Public Skating is an open skate time for adults over the age of 60.  See dates below for cancellations.

Cancellation Dates: 

Building stability, strength, and calm from the chair

Taught by Registered Reflexology Therapist and Yoga Instructor, Sarah Fischer. This program is funded by the province of Ontario's Seniors Active Living Centre grant.

This program runs from: September 8 - December 15

 Cancellations Dates: October 13

Drop-in pickleball takes place outdoors at the Libro Centre on the new Amherstburg Pickleball Courts.

View the available Open Play court times below.
Courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is no fee. 

Outdoor Drop-in Pickleball will end on October 31, 2025 for the season

Drop-in and play Ultimate Frisbee from September 9 - December 16!

This program is unsupervised and unstructured, and equipment is not provided. Children under 13 require an adult to be present.

Exclusion Dates: September 30 and November 11

Families can enjoy free play with soccer balls, Nerf equipment, blocks, dodgeballs, and other recreational activities. This program is sponsored by Pathway to Potential (P2P)

Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian

Join us for a gentle practice that combines mindful movement with intentional pause. This class is suitable for everyone who enjoys a mat class with a slower flow and poses that can be adapted to meet you where you're at. Bring your own mat and a blanket, if you'd like.

This program runs from September 16 - December 16

 Exclusion Dates: September 30, November 11, November 25

Parents or guardians can skate with a young child, allowing them to practice hockey skills like passing and puck control in a family-friendly environment. Unlike traditional public skates, Parent and Tot sessions allow the use of sticks, pucks, and specialized skating aids, but full hockey equipment is not required. Helmets and gloves are strongly recommended for everyone.

Begins September 9

Note: One parent or guardian must remain on the ice at all times. Parents skate at no cost.

For your safety, skates must be worn on the ice.

Helmets are strongly encouraged.

Skate aids are permitted. Chairs and strollers are prohibited.

Exclusion dates: