Eva James Memorial Community Centre

Eva James Memorial Centre is a bright, modern building offering a variety of recreation programs for all ages. Programs include fitness, sports, dance, preschool play, and arts. This facility is an ideal rental opportunity for your meeting or gathering.

Schedule changes

  • Friday, April 18
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • April 19 and 20
  • Monday, April 21
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • Monday, April 28
    • Federal election polling site
      • All drop-in programs cancelled

Hours

Sunday : 8:45 am - 8:30 pm
Monday : 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 8:45 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 8:45 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 8:45 am - 8:30 pm
Friday : 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday : 8:45 am - 8:30 pm

Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

Reserve a spot at Eva James Memorial Community Centre(link is external)

Please note: Family drop-ins - Up to two related adults with their child(ren) all living at the same address.  Children must be six to 17 years.  Active participation required for all.

Eva James Memorial Community Centre - all drop-ins - April 19 and 20
  Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20
Pickleball 1 - 2 pm,  2 - 3 pm 10:45 - 11:45 am,  11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Pickleball - family n/a 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Badminton 11:30 am - 12:30 pm n/a
Badminton - family 9:30 - 10:30 am,  10:30 - 11:30 am n/a
Open Gym - family 3:15 - 4:15 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Open Gym - preschool  (4 to 6 years old) n/a 2 - 3 pm
Kindergym n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am

Drop-in schedule - racquet sports

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Reservations are not required for swim programs at this location.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Schedule changes

  • Friday, April 18
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20
  • Monday, April 21
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • Monday, April 28
    • Federal election polling site
      • All programs cancelled
Eva James Memorial Community Centre - racquet sports - March 17 to May 31
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Badminton 4:30 - 5:30 pm 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm n/a 2:45 - 3:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Badminton - family n/a 6 - 7 pm n/a 3:45 - 4:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Badminton - youth n/a n/a n/a 3:45 - 4:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Pickleball  11:15 am - 12:15 pm 1:10 - 2:10 pm,  2:10 - 3:10 pm n/a  10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3pm Noon - 1 pm, 1 - 2 pm 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am
Pickleball - family  n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 am - noon
Eva James Memorial Community Centre - racquet sports - June 1 to 20
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Badminton 4:30 - 5:30 pm 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm n/a 2:45 - 3:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Badminton - family n/a 6 - 7 pm n/a 3:45 - 4:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Badminton - youth n/a n/a n/a 3:45 - 4:45 pm n/a n/a n/a
Pickleball  11:15 am - 12:15 pm 1:10 - 2:10 pm n/a  10 - 11 am 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm 10 - 11 am
Pickleball - family  n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 am - noon

Drop-in schedule - sports

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Reservations are not required for swim programs at this location.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Schedule changes

  • Friday, April 18
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20
  • Monday, April 21
    • Federal election advance polling site 
      • All programs cancelled
  • Monday, April 28
    • Federal election polling site
      • All programs cancelled
Eva James Memorial Community Centre - sports - March 17 to May 5
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Open gym - family  n/a  n/a  n/a  6:05 - 7:05 pm  n/a  10:35 - 11:35 am 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Kindergym  n/a  n/a n/a  n/a  11:15 am - 12:15 pm  n/a  n/a 
Open gym – child (7 to 12 years old) n/a  n/a  n/a  5 - 6 pm n/a n/a  n/a 
Open gym – youth (13 to 17 years old) n/a  4:45 - 5:45 pm n/a  5 - 6 pm n/a  n/a  n/a 
Open gym – preschool (4 to 6 years old) n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  12:30 - 1:30 pm
Eva James Memorial Community Centre - sports - May 6 to June 20
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Open gym - family  n/a  n/a  n/a  6:05 - 7:05 pm  n/a  10:35 - 11:35 am n/a 
Kindergym  n/a  10:30 - 11:30 am n/a  n/a  11:15 am - 12:15 pm  n/a  n/a 
Open gym – child (7 to 12 years old) n/a  n/a  n/a  5 - 6 pm n/a n/a  n/a 
Open gym – youth (13 to 17 years old) n/a  4:45 - 5:45 pm n/a  5 - 6 pm n/a  n/a  n/a 
Open gym – preschool (4 to 6 years old) n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  12:30 - 1:30 pm

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Amenities and features

  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Basketball courts
  • Free parking
  • On site parking

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Parking
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms