Sports, Recreation and Parks

There are many recreational and sports activities and programs in Waterloo Region for all ages and skill levels.  Tournaments and sporting events run all year.  Visit Explore Waterloo Region to find out more.

Sports and Recreation

Sporting and recreational facilities in Waterloo Region include recreational centres, indoor and outdoor pools, water parks, skateboard parks, arenas, senior's centres, and sports fields.  Sports and recreational centres often host team sports, fitness programs, sporting events, and are open to the public throughout the week. 

Most recreational centres and parks have rules and regulations. These rules make the centres safe, give everyone a chance to use the equipment and space, and protect the environment.  You may need to book ahead of time to use equipment or space. Fees cover some of the program costs, looking after the equipment and centre, and staff time. 

To find out more about recreational and sports programs and centres in Waterloo Region visit:

• City of Kitchener - Sports and Recreation
• City of Cambridge – Your Community
• City of Waterloo - Recreation
• Township of North Dumfries - Parks and Recreation Services
• Township of Wellesley - Recreation
• Township of Wilmot - Recreation
• Township of Woolwich - Parks and Recreation

Parks, Paths, and Trails

To find out more about parks, open green spaces, natural areas and forests, conservation areas, and walking and bike paths in Waterloo Region visit:

• The Trails of the Grand River Watershed offers information and links to many trails in and around Waterloo Region and the Grand River Watershed as well as The Ontario Trails Council, and the Trans Canada Trail.
• Map of Existing Regional Cycling Network Facilities shows off-road multi-use trails and on-road bikeways in Waterloo Region.

Ontario Recreational Events

There are many recreational and sporting opportunities and events in Ontario.  To find out more visit:

• Ontario Parks
• Ontario Travel
• Conservation Ontario

Learn a sport, improve your fitness, play a team sport, spent time outdoors, meet people, and improve your health and quality of life!

For more information…

• Settlement.Org has information about outdoor activities in Ontario