COVID-19 Response and Recovery
The town is in the Red-Control level under the new provincial COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open. Provincial orders remain in effect and we must all follow public health guidelines.
Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre
325 Reynolds Street
905-338-4728
Virtual grand opening
Thank you for joining us for a digital celebration in order to mark this grand opening safely!
Video featurettes
Winter programs
Weekly winter programs will be available to browse at Programs Oakville starting Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Our new web application offers a more convenient and user-friendly program search tool for registered weekly programs and workshops.
Registration will begin on Wednesday, December 9 at 7 a.m. for residents.
An active Senior Services membership is not required to register for 50+ programs at this time. Participants must only be 50 years of age or older.
Recreational skates, swims and other drop-ins
Pre-registration is also required to participate in our drop-in programs. Check availability and book your drop-ins using Active Oakville. If you can't find your favourite program, check back regularly. More activities are being added as safety measures can be put in place.
Monthly memberships are available. Call 905-815-2000 for details.
The town is currently in the Red-Control level in response to rising COVID-19 cases.
Town of Oakville recreation facilities remain open with new health and safety measures.
The Town of Oakville continues its commitment to health and safety with altered programs and services, and is in regular contact with public health authorities to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
With Premier Ford’s announcement on Friday, November 13, we have moved into the Red-Control level of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework.
The following are currently in effect at all town-operated recreation facilities:
- Access to recreation facilities is limited to 90 minutes.
- Team sport programming such as hockey has been suspended.
- Drop-in programs for non-team sports such as badminton and pickleball continue with limited capacities.
- Spectators are not permitted.
Not all facilities or amenities are available at this time. If you don’t see your favourite program now, check back regularly. Activities are being added as safety measures can be put in place. Visit our Programs FAQs page for more information.
Amenities
As well as the long list of amenities that follows, Oakville Hydro and the town have partnered to build a LEED-certified energy efficient building that will include rooftop solar panels, geo-thermal heating and cooling, and a car charging station.
Check out the Town of Oakville Facebook page for photos of the facility.
For more information about the construction process, nearby parks and more, visit the Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre and Neighbourhood Park page.
Meeting rooms
The facility hosts two large multipurpose spaces.
- Multipurpose Room 1 is 1,249 sq/ft and has a room capacity of up to 105 people (approximately 50 people seated at tables).
- Multipurpose Room 2 is 1,744 sq/ft can accommodate up to 157 people (approximately 80 people seated at tables).
- A small boardroom-style meeting room is located on the second floor.
Fitness centre
This spacious area boasts state-of-the-art fitness equipment with built in technology. With over 2,000 sq/ft, this space boasts diverse strength and cardio equipment including a new step rehabilitation stationary bicycle.
Walking track
This centre is home to Oakville’s largest indoor walking track. The outer lane is 117 metre in length and was built with Mondo high performance flooring.
Group fitness studio
This inviting space is perfect for all your group fitness workouts. With a beautiful hardwood sprung floor, natural lighting and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, this will be your new favourite Zen spot for Pilates, Yoga and strength training programs.
Gymnasium
The gymnasium offers 10,000 sq/ft of active space and is ideal for elite and beginner sports. Features include:
- Two regulation-sized volleyball courts
- Four regulation-sized pickleball/badminton courts
- One NBA-sized basketball court
- Two youth basketball courts
- Dividing wall for multipurpose activities
The aquatic centre features two separate pools
Please note: While most amenities will be ready in September, finishing touches are being made on the pools with plans to open in early October.
Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre is home to the first Natare brand pool in Canada. Natare designs and manufactures high quality stainless steel pools with pristine water quality and low maintenance operation.
The lap pool is 25 meteres in length, six lanes wide and 12 feet deep which is ideal for our local synchronized swimmers. The temperate will be maintained at 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
The leisure pool is a warm water pool, perfect for therapeutic programs. The temperature will be maintained at 92 degrees Fahrenheit.
The universal pool changerooms create a safe, inclusive changeroom option for the community. Features include:
- 32 private cubicles
- Two private showers
- Nine vestibule showers
- 72 personal day-use only lockers (includes full and ½ lockers)
- Two baby change stations
Galleria art display
Watch a video conversation with Oakville Galleries Curator Frances Loeffler and Vancouver-based artist Barb Choit about the new public artwork commissioned by the Town of Oakville for display in the galleria of Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre.
The piece draws inspiration from a resident colony of swifts in the old Oakville Trafalgar High School located next to the community centre.
Café
Reynolds St. Café is located in the lobby and will feature a variety of pressed juices, smoothies, and baked goods. Visitors can enjoy a number of specialty coffees including espresso, cappuccino or Americano.
Neighbourhood park
Next to OTCC will be a 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park that will include soft landscaping and trees, seating, a play structure, lawn areas, a water play area, pavilion and bicycle parking.
- Approximately 60 new shade trees planted within the park.
- Over 3,000 new native shrubs, perennials and grasses providing an ecological vegetative “spine” through the middle of the park.
- Inclusive “active” area with accessible play facilities and outdoor rehabilitation equipment.
- Wheelchair accessible seating and picnic tables throughout the park.
- Plaza splash pad with LED lighting at nighttime.
