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Looking for a cool, fun, affordable birthday party option? We have a variety of birthday party packages available from pool, arena, gym, craft, dance and superhero parties. Our staff will lead your party, leave the stress and mess to us! 

Group of friends in the pool

Pool Party Packages

Celebrate in style with a splash, featuring lifeguards on duty and a private party room for all your festivities!

Pool Party Details
Includes one hour pool time with lifeguard followed by one hour in the community room for gifts and food. All swim admission standards apply during the swim. This includes one adult in the water for every three children ages 9 years and under. For extra fun, add in the water walkway. 
  • Max number of people: 25 people in the pool. This includes one adult in the water for every three children ages 9 years and under.  For children over 10 years of age, 1 adult per 10 children is required to be on deck. Maximum of 50 people in the room if you have guests who are only participating in the non-water portion of the party.
  • Ages: All Ages
  • 2025 Price: $181.42

Location: Jack Burger Sports Complex

Note: Please note that pool rentals may be sharing the 25m pool space with leadership training courses. In order to train our future staff, pool time is required for skills and testing. We appreciate your understanding and will ensure your pool party experience is a positive and fun experience for your attendees.

Don't miss this fun add-on: the Water Walkway!
Swimmer on the water walkwayLooking for something different to add to your Pool Party Package? Rent the Water Walkway!

The Water Walkway is a 25 ft. long floating pad. Challenge your friends to see how far you can go. 

  • 2025 Price: $28.22 (must be in addition to a pool party package)
  • Swim requirements: A facility swim test is required and must be passed to use the Water Walkway

When booking your pool party, be sure to mention you want to include the water walkway

Pool Party Rental Days and Timelines

Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Please note the timeline below:

  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    set up time
  • 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    swim time
  • 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    room time
  • 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Please note the timeline below:
  • 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    set-up time
  • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    pool time
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    room time
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please note the timeline below: 
  • 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    set up time
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    swim time
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    room time
  • 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

 Book a Pool Party 

Skates and rollerblades

Arena Ice or Floor Party Packages

Lace up for private ice time or an arena floor party in spring and summer, plus access to the community warm room.

Arena and Floor Party Details 

Rent 50 minutes private of ice time to play hockey or skate and then use the community room for an hour for gifts and food. All skating admission standards for public skating apply during the skate. Ice time is limited at certain times of the season.

During the spring and summer we rent the arena floor. A floor party can include floor hockey, basketball, soccer, roller skating, or rollerblading—just remember to bring your own equipment.

You’ll also have access to our sound system—so don’t forget to bring your favourite tunes!

  • Max number of people: 25
  • Ages: All Ages
  • 2025 Price: $146.88
  • Location: Jack Burger Sports Complex

Arena and Floor Party Days and Timelines

Dates and times are subject to availability due to high use from user groups in the winter. We suggest you always provide two preferred party dates during the booking process. We strongly recommend using our online tool to help you find available dates, as this will save you time and reduce back-and-forth correspondence.

Book an Arena Party

Friends playing basketball in gym

Gym Party Package


Looking for an action-packed party? Our gym parties offer plenty of space, a party room and a children's instructor!

Gymnasium Party Details

Your gym party includes one hour in the gym with a certified children's instructor, followed by one hour in a party room for gifts and food. The children's instructor will lead a variety of games, sports and activities. Please clarify what type of activities you would like to see at the time of the booking. Activity ideas include basketball, floor hockey, soccer, obstacle courses, cooperative games/relay races, gymnastics, free play (hoola hoops, balls, scooter boards, mats, blocks), or just come for fun and enjoy the open gym space!

  • Ages: Best suited for children 4 years of age and old 
  • 2025 Price: Up to 20 people: $130.31
  • Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

This party package is fully booked until September 2025. We are only accepting bookings after this time.

Gym Party Days and Timelines

Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Please note the timelines below:

  • 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    set up time
  • 12:30 p.m.  to 1:30 p.m. gym time
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Please note the timelines below:
  • 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    gym time
  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    party room time
  • 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sunday: 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. 

Please note the timelines below:

  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    gym time
  • 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    party room time
  • 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 

 

 

 

Book a Gym Party

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Craft Party Package

Join us for a creative party where guests can craft seasonal projects or paint with a children's instructor. Leave the mess to us!

Craft Party Details

Party guests will get to show off their artistic and craft skills by creating their choice of seasonally themed crafts, painting, science experiments or slime fun lead by a children's instructor. Please choose which activity your child would like to do upon booking.  Your party will include one hour of craft time, followed by one hour in a party room for gifts and food. One adult is required to be in the room at all time for every eight children. 

  • Ages: Best suited for children 4 years of age and older
  • Location: Town Park Recreation Centre
  • 2025 Price:
    • 10 children or less: $152.16
    • Between 11 and 20 children: $218.07

This party package is fully booked until September 2025. We are only accepting bookings after this time.

Craft Party Rental Days and Timelines

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please note the timelines below:

  • 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    set-up time
  • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    craft time
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note the timelines below:
  • 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    set up time
  • 12:30 p.m.  to 1:30 p.m.
    craft time
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Please note the timelines below:

  • 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    craft time
  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    party room time
  • 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Please note the timelines below:

  • 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    set-up time
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    craft time
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Sundays: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Please note the timelines below:

  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    craft time
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    party room time
  • 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Book a Craft Party

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Dance Party Package

What’s a party without a little dancing? Let our children's instructor lead the fun so you can put your feet up!

Dance Party Details 

Party guests will learn the latest and greatest dance moves while participating in fun dance activities. Your party will include one hour of dance games and activities with a children's instructor, followed by one hour in a party room for gifts and food. One adult is required to be in the room at all time for every eight children.

  • Ages: Best suited for ages 4 years to 12
  • Location: Town Park Recreation Centre
  • 2025 Price:
    • 10 children or less: $152.16
    • Between 11 and 20 children: $218.07

This party package is fully booked until September 2025. We are only accepting bookings after this time.

Dance Party Rental Days and Timelines

Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please note the timelines below:
  • 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    set-up time
  • 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    dance activity
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note the timelines below:
  • 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    set up time
  • 12:30 p.m.  to 1:30 p.m.
    dance activity
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. 
Please note the timelines below:
  • 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    dance activity
  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    party room time
  • 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Please note the timelines below:
  • 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    set-up time
  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    dance activity
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Sundays: 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please note the timelines below:
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    dance activity
  • 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    party room time
  • 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Book a Dance Party

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Superhero's Party Package

Heroic fun awaits. Guests dress as their favourite hero or villain for an hour of thrilling activities led by a children's instructor. 

Superhero Party Package Details

Come dressed as your favourite superhero or villain! Children will spend one hour in the gym with a children's instructor creating their super hero identity and participating in scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, games and activities to hone their super abilities. After completing their missions they will receive a superhero certificate. After, party guests will spend one hour in a party room for gifts and food. One adult is required to be in the room at all time for every eight children

  • Ages: Best suited for ages 6 to 12
  • Location:Town Park Recreation Centre
  • 2025 Price:
    • 10 children or less: $184.95
    • Between 11 and 20 children: $250.86

This party package is fully booked until September 2025. We are only accepting bookings after this time.

Superhero Party Rental Days and Timelines

Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please note the timelines below: 
  • 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    set up time
  • 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    superhero activity
  • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    party room time
  • 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Please note the timelines below: 
  • 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
    superhero activity
  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
    party room time
  • 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Sundays: 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Please note the timelines below: 

  • 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
    set-up time
  • 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    superhero activity
  • 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
    party room time
  • 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
    clean up time
  • Based on the above timeline, guests should be invited from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 

Book a Superhero Party

Details to know before booking your party

Birthday party bookings are first come, first served! Get to know what we provide and what you will need to bring to make your party a success!

Party details you need to know before booking
  • A refrigerator is available if needed.
  • All parties require the renter to provide their own supplies - including their own food and decorations.
  • For all party packages, payment must be completed a minimum of seven days prior to the party date.
  • Room time includes set up time and clean up time by the renter. We do not allow party hosts to come in early for additional set up time or stay late for tear down. Hosts must accommodate for this during their allotted time slot.  
  • Parental supervision is required for all birthday parties and you preferred number of participants must be identified when booking your reservation. 
  • There is a maximum of 20 participants for all party packages with the exception of pool and arena parties. There is no exceptions for this ratio.
  • Extended room/gym rentals are not available with the birthday party packages. 

Did you know we have a range of parks and indoor rooms available for birthday party rentals too?

Celebrate that special day with a baseball diamond for a fun game or a soccer pitch for an exciting match. If you’re looking for indoor space for your gathering, check out the rooms and areas we have available! 
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