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.
Family Day weekend hours
- Saturday, February 14, 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday, February 15, 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday, February 16, closed
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - Family Day weekend
February 14 to 16
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at Eva James Memorial Community Centre
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.
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Saturday, February 14 |
Sunday, February 15 |
Monday, February 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Badminton |
n/a |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
n/a |
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Badminton - family (6+ years) |
2:15 - 3:15 pm |
9:30 - 10:30 am, |
n/a |
|
Pickleball |
10:45 - 11:45 am, |
1 - 2 pm, |
n/a |
|
Pickleball - family (6+ years) |
12:45 - 1:45 pm |
n/a |
n/a |
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Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) |
9:15 - 10:15 am |
n/a | n/a |
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Open gym - family (6+ years) |
3:30 - 4:30 pm |
3:15 - 4:15 pm |
n/a |
Drop-in schedule - gymnasium 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Play Free
Play Free is the City’s lineup of free drop-in activities for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.
Schedule change
- Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16
- See Family Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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| Badminton | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 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 | 10:10 - 11:10 am | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon |
| Pickleball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 - 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am (Play Free) | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 7 - 8 pm, 8 - 9 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family | n/a | 6 - 7 pm | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | 2:10 - 3:10 pm | n/a | 10:10 - 11:10 am | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon |
| Pickleball - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 - 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 - 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 - 11:35 am (Play Free) | n/a |
Registered programs
Registered programs
Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.
- Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
- Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.
- Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.
Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.
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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