Recreation Facilities

Learn more about our arenas and outdoor skating, the City's beaches and splash pads, and our community pools. Discover our community centres, the conservatory, and our local golf courses. Explore our parks, campgrounds, and conservation areas, the local skateboard parks, our recreational sports fields, local stadia, and the tennis centre.

Book or rent a facility

Recreational facilities are available for individuals and groups to book or rent. Contact a facility below for more information on availability and cost.

Arenas

Call 807-625-2434 to book any of the following arenas:

• Fort William Gardens - 901 Miles Street
• Delaney Arena - 300 Legion Track Drive
• Current River Arena - 425 Grenville Avenue
• Grandview Arena - 300 Madeline Street
• Port Arthur Arena - 420 Lisgar Street

Campgrounds

• Trowbridge Falls Campground - call 807-683-6661
• Chippewa Park Campground - call 807-623-3912

Campgrounds are open from the first Friday in June to September Long Weekend.

Canada Games Complex

The Canada Games Complex has a variety of rooms and pool space for birthday parties and events.

Location: 420 Winnipeg Ave.
Phone: 807-684-3311

Community centres

Community centres are available to the public for community programming and functions. Call a centre to book space today:

Current River Community Centre - 450 Dewe Avenue
Phone: 807-683-8451

North End Community Centre - 954 Huron Avenue
Phone: 807-632-0017

North McIntyre Community Centre - 2051 Government Road
Phone: 807-767-1400

Oliver Road Community Centre - 563 Oliver Road
Phone: 807-345-9531

South Neebing Community Centre - 1841 Mountain Road
Phone: 807-631-9076
Email: southneebingcentre@gmail.com

Vickers Heights Community Centre - 1695 Broadway Avenue
Phone: 807-577-9067
Email: vheights@tbaytel.net

Volunteer Pool Community Centre - 180 Martha Avenue
Phone: 807-625-3524

West Arthur Community Centre - 1914 West Arthur Street
Phone: 807-577-6661

West Thunder Community Centre - 915 South Edward Street
Phone: 807-475-9396
Email: westthunder@tbaytel.net

Golf courses

To book a tee time or inquire about booking a course for a tournament, contact a course below.

Chapples Golf Course - 530 Chapples Park Drive
Phone: 807-625-2582

Strathcona Golf Course - 500 Hodder Avenue
Phone: 807-683-8251

Kinsmen Youth Centre

The Kinsmen Youth Centre can be booked by organizations providing programs and services for youth between 12-18 years. Contact the centre for available dates.

Location: 609 James St. N.
Phone: 807-625-2344

Mariners Hall

Mariners Hall is a semi-private multi-purpose event space located between the Water Garden Pavilion lodge and Bight Restaurant.To inquire about availability or more details, contact Bight Restaurant & Bar.

(max. capacity is 50 persons for seated plated dinner setting, and 100 persons for cocktail style reception)

Location Address: 2210 Sleeping Giant Parkway, Prince Arthur's Landing

Older Adult Centres (55 Plus)

Book space at one of our two facilities dedicated to older adult programming:

Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre - 700 River Street
Includes auditorium, board rooms, craft rooms, and multi-purpose space for rent.
Phone: 807-684-3066

West Arthur Community Centre - 1914 Arthur Street W.
Phone: 807-577-6661

Parks & Open Spaces

The City has over 100 parks that can be booked for various types of events and programming.

Phone: 807-625-2941

Pools

The Recreation & Culture Division has three indoor pools available for birthday parties, events and group bookings:

Canada Games Complex - 420 Winnipeg Ave.
Phone: 807-684-3311

Churchill Pool - 130 Churchill Dr. W
Phone: 807-577-2538

Volunteer Pool - 180 Martha St
Phone: 807-345-5143

Sportsfields

Baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and multi-use outdoor fields can be booked for special events subject to availability. A minimum of one week lead time is required.

The City of Thunder Bay has 11 sport field locations:

• Brent Park - At Balsam Street and Margaret Street
• Brunswick Park - At Brunswick Street and Cummings Street
• Carrick Park - At Marlborough Street and Bay Street
• Chapples Recreation Area - Chapples Drive (north end)
• Grandview Park - At Madeline Street and Theresa Street
• Green Acre Park - Leland Avenue South and Isabella Street West
• Jumbo Gardens Community Centre - Toivo Street
• North End Park - At Huron Avenue and Penfold Street
• Northwood Playfield - At James Street and Vale Avenue
• South Neebing Community Centre - 1841 Mountain Rd.
• West End Recreation Area - Clarkson Street beside Hammarskjold High School

Email: cory.auger@thunderbay.ca

Thunder Bay Tennis Centre

The Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre features nine outdoor courts. The facility is operated by a not-for-profit organization that offers quality and affordable programming for the public to enjoy.

Book your next tennis event at the Thunder Bay Tennis Centre!

Location: 430 Chapples Dr.

Phone: 807-577-1514

For more details visit the Thunder Bay Tennis website.