Grand Opening at Pickering Recreation Complex

Pickering unveils its newest expansion of 3 high-tech fitness studios and 2 doubles squash courts with a Grand Opening & Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 19th starting at 10:00 am.

The event is entirely free and features something for every age group including:

FREE Live Entertainment
10:00 am- 12:00 pm We’re taking entertainment to new heights with aerial performances by A2D2 and musical entertainment by Lester McLean! You don’t want to miss this! Sponsored by MDK Electric & Music 21.

FREE Story Time Fun
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Creative Story time featuring songs, games, crafts, colouring and of course stories with the crew from the Pickering Public Library – Plus meet Winnie the Pooh and Dora the Explorer! For children aged 2 – 6, sponsored by EduKids.

FREE Active Boys & Girls
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Dress for active fun you’re about to jump, bounce, chase & run! For children ages 7-12.

FREE Wii Fit Challenge
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Back by popular demand – the Wii Fit Challenge is on, twist, stretch, jump and soar using this interactive fitness game for ages 8+.

FREE Hand Massages
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Experience a relaxing massage and view the wonders of microdermabrasion. Courtesy of the Wellness Spa.

FREE Mini Tennis
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Bring your family to enjoy a game of mini-tennis

FREE Racquetball
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Demos, Trials & Play – a great sport for all ages – why not add it to your day!

FREE Doubles Squash
10:30 am – 2:00 pm Experience a World Champion Doubles Squash match and meet the pros, then try the game, you’ll never look back!

FREE Expansion Tours
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Be one of the first to see our exciting new expansion!

FREE Public Skating
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Bring the kids, the neighbours or your friends to this free family skate in the O’Brien and Delaney pads

Tai Chi & Yoga Tea
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Enjoy refreshments, tea & lemonade, try Yoga &Tai Chi, then head out for a facility tour ~ it’s a winning combination

FREE Group Fitness
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Try our new classes Zumba, Cyclefit, Yoga, Kickboxing and more, in the new fitness studios!
FREE Public Swimming Free swim for the family 1:00 – 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Outdoor Family Movie
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Bring your family and lawn chairs to experience this “Up” lifting family movie under the stars. Sponsored by OPG, concession stand provided by Ladies Progress Club.

Pickering Rec Complex
1867 ValleyFarm Road, Pickering