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Town Park Recreation Centre

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The Town Park Recreation Centre was constructed in 2002. The facility is host to our many of our recreation programs and activities, our Youth Centre, our various Day Camps, and the Agricultural Society’s Port Hope Fair.

Please note that our fees have increased for 2023.
View the our recreation fees and charges.

Call for Committee Members

The Municipality of Port Hope is currently recruiting for the following committees:
Town Park Centre Expansion Fundraising Committee

The Town Park Recreation Center Expansion Project Fundraising Committee will work collaboratively with Municipality of Port Hope Staff in design and delivery of a community fundraising campaign to raise $200K over two years to support completion of the Town Park Recreation Center Expansion project. The expansion at Town Park Recreation Center includes addition of three multipurpose rooms, a servery, accessible washrooms, an accessible customer service area and lobby, storage and an outdoor courtyard for later development.  

Objectives

  • The Committee shall support MPH staff in:
  • Creation and review of campaign documents
  • Development of comprehensive fundraising campaign plan including donation, sponsorship and planned giving opportunities
  • Design and implementation of activities and events to generate funds for the project
  • Design and implementation of donor and sponsor recognition program
  • Development of community partnerships to support fundraising 

Committee Composition

  • 5 community members - consideration will be given to ensuring representation from different activity, age and geographical groups and to previous fundraising experience, one of whom will serve as Committee Co-Chair
  • 2 Municipality of Port Hope staff, including Manager, Community Recreation and Culture, who will serve as the Committee C0-Chair
  • Other Municipal Staff and delegates may be invited to provide input at times.  
  • Guest speakers and presenters may request to attend meetings in writing to the Committee Chair two weeks in advance of the meeting.

Staff Support

  • The Manager, Community Recreation and Culture, will be responsible for chairing all committee meetings.  In addition, staff will provide administrative support such as scheduling meeting, preparing agendas, recording minutes, and preparing background information and reports. Campaign administration such as reporting, and receipting will be the responsibility of MPH staff.

Term

  • 2-year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 
  • The Manager, Community Recreation and Culture will serve on the committee continuously. 

Meeting Frequency

  • The committee will meet monthly January to June, once in July or August, and monthly from September – December.

Application Process

  • To apply, complete the Committee Application Form here
  • For questions or further information contact us
55+ Program Committee
The Municipality of Port Hope 55+ Program Committee will work collaboratively with Municipality of Port Hope Staff  to provide comments, advice and suggestions on recreational and program opportunities, promotion of activities and engagement of older adults in Port Hope.  

Objectives

  • Create opportunities for feedback and communication for older adults
  • To promote involvement, commitment, goodwill and participation among older adult groups and individuals
  • Support and assist with planning and delivery of activities and special events throughout the year
  • Identify barriers to participation faced by older adults and recommend possible solutions
  • In collaboration with municipal staff, form partnerships in the community to educate, inform and improve quality of life for seniors
  • Represent the needs and interests of older adults and work collaboratively with municipal staff to ensure program offerings are relevant
  • Assist with recruitment and coordination of volunteers

Committee Composition

  • 5 members at large representing the diverse interests of seniors in the Municipality of Port Hope. Consideration will be given to ensuring representation from different activity, age and geographical groups/individuals.
  • 1 representative from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
  • 2 Municipality of Port Hope staff including the Older Adult Coordinator, who will serve as the Committee Chair
  • Other Municipal Staff and delegates may be invited to provide input at times.  
  • Guest speakers and presenters may request to attend meetings in writing to the Committee Chair two weeks in advance of the meeting.

Staff Support

The Older Adult Coordinator will be responsible for chairing all committee meetings.  In addition, staff will provide administrative support such as scheduling meeting, preparing agendas, recording minutes and preparing background information and reports. 

Term

  •  2 year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 
  •  The Older Adult Coordinator will serve on the committee continuously. 

Meeting Frequency

The committee will meet monthly January to June, once in July or August, and monthly from September – December.

Application Process

  • To apply, complete the Committee Application Form here
  • For questions or further information contact us
Exterior of Town Park Recreation Centre in Port Hope
Location and Hours
  • Located at: 62 McCaul Street,
    Port Hope, L1A 1L2
  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.*
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*

*Hours may vary depending on rentals and programming 

See the location map

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Facility Amenities

Some of the amenities include:

  • Cameco gymnasium
  • Youth centre and lounge
  • Multi-purpose rooms
  • Skate Park
  • Sports fields and tennis courts

Get the full list of amenities 

We're growing together logoWe're Growing Together: Expansion of the Town Park Recreation Centre

We're building a place for learning, connection and health. Learn all about the new spaces, follow along as the project progress and discover how you can donate and get involved.

Expansion project details

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Sherrie Aldred
Recreation and Culture Coordinator
Phone 905-885-7908 ext. 3422
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