Recreation
Recreation services are essential to active, healthy and connected communities.
Service Update
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre will be closed on Saturday, September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Fall Program Registration is Open
Browse our fall program information and find the recreation opportunities that suit you. Drop-in schedules are available below. Register soon as some programs fill quickly.
Adult Health and Fitness [PDF - 1 MB]
Aquatics Programs [PDF - 955 KB]
Community Recreation and Growing in the City [PDF - 3 MB]
Preschool, Child and Youth [PDF - 2 MB]
Drop-In Schedules
Drop-In Aquatics Schedule [PDF - 76 KB]
Drop-In Fitness Classes [PDF - 347 KB]
Public Skating Schedule [PDF - 2 MB] - Starts Oct. 1
Growing in the City Programs
Develop your green thumb and enhance our environment with our new Growing in the City programs. Join in-person and virtual workshops to gain skills in gardening, seasonal cooking, habitat restoration, fruit tree care, and much more. See what's available and register by viewing the Growing in the City program guide above.
Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
The City of Victoria's fitness and aquatics centre is located at 2275 Quadra Street. Enjoy our 50-metre pool, two warm pools, 160-foot water slide, hot tub, weight room, cardio area and more. Annual, monthly, and 10-punch pass options are available. Learn more at victoria.ca/crystalpool.
Royal Athletic Park
A multi-purpose, fully-lit, natural grass stadium, Royal Athletic Park provides practice and playing space for local and visiting teams, and also hosts major sports and special events. Learn more at victoria.ca/RAP.
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
Victoria's arena is a state of the art facility. With 7,000 seats, the centre provides a unique variety of public skating programs and special events, as well as ice, dry-floor and meeting room space rentals. Learn more at victoria.ca/arena.
Sports Fields and Courts
Several mixed-use sports fields and tennis and pickleball courts are available throughout Victoria for drop-in use. Some of these outdoor facilities are also available to book. Learn more at victoria.ca/outdoorrecreation.
Parks and Recreation Fees
Fees for admission, facility rentals, equipment rentals, park permits and more are available in the Parks and Recreation Fees Bylaw.
Contact Us
Recreation staff are available to answer your questions Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email: crystalpool@victoria.ca
Phone: 250.361.0732
Our Facilities
- Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Royal Athletic Park
- Sports Fields
- Tennis and Pickleball Courts
- Community Centres
- Seniors Centres