Recreation

Recreation in the City of Victoria is offered on the homelands of the Songhees and Esquimalt People. 

Thanks for a Great Summer!

This summer, the recreation team transformed Royal Athletic Park into the City’s recreation hub and safely offered a variety of summer camp and adult programs, and drop-in access for the community. Thanks to everyone who came out to help make this season such a success – it is one we will never forget! Below are a few comments people shared about their experience.

“Boot camp at Royal Athletic Park was a fun and challenging way to exercise safely during these strange COVID times. The staff were always friendly, our trainer Chris was awesome, and the venue allowed for a great variety of exercises. Thank you!”

“Our Zumba class was a great way to forget the stress of your day. Lisa had us shimmying and laughing – you couldn't help but leave with a smile!”

“We were very happy that the City adapted to the COVID condition and offered the Royal Athletic Park Outdoor Camps. It was well planned and thought out which made us feel safe having our daughter in the camps even during such sensitive time. Thank you.”

Royal Athletic Park 

Community Access

Royal Athletic Park is open for community drop-in this fall! Come get active and enjoy this large grass field in the heart of the North Park neighbourhood. Physical distancing and adherence to park use guidelines is required. Drop-in hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Disc Golf

We’ve partnered with the South Island Disc Golf Society to create a fun, family-friendly disc golf course at Royal Athletic Park. Enjoy an exciting 9-hole course in the heart of Victoria. All levels welcome.

Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Personal and Small Group Training

Our knowledgeable, positive and energetic trainers will work with you to design a custom program to help you reach your fitness goals. Please contact lpetrie@victoria.ca or 250.361.0708 to register. Sessions will take place in the newly created Fitness 5 indoor training studio at Royal Athletic Park.

Reception Services

Recreation reception staff are available by phone to answer your questions, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you require in-person reception services, call ahead to 250.361.0732 to arrange a time. 

Royal Athletic Park Rentals

Sport and other user groups are encouraged to contact 250.361.0373 for more information. 

User groups will be required to provide COVID-19 Exposure Control Plans and follow applicable Return to Sport Guidelines.

Child and Youth Recreation 

Register now for child and youth programs in October. 

Programs this fall include babysitter and home alone training, pro-d day camps and more.

View the child and youth recreation online flyer to learn more, and click here to register. 

The safety of our patrons and our staff is our top priority, and we are committed to offering a safe recreation experience. We're having fun and keeping it safe.

 

Recreation Recovery Plan 

The community has places to play and stay active under the City’s Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Recovery Plan. The plan sets out a phased return to recreation facilities through coordination with the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and continued public health guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Staff are currently focusing on creating opportunities for the community at the City’s outdoor recreation facilities, such as playgrounds, sports fields and Royal Athletic Park.  

Facilities and services listed under Level 1 and Level 2 of the plan are currently operating: 

For updates regarding programs, services, and facility operations, please visit this page regularly.

Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre

The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre will be re-opening in January 2021. Staff are using time during the pool closure to complete repairs to the air handling system. This work was originally scheduled to take place in 2021. However, preliminary testing identified the need to do repairs sooner, so the work will take place this fall and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year. 

Our staff are planning the re-opening as well as continuing to create outdoor opportunities for the community at the City’s playgrounds, sports fields and Royal Athletic Park.  

Membership / Passes

If you have any questions about annual passes, including regional passes or the L.I.F.E. program, please email crystalpool@victoria.ca. 

Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre

We are working with the operating partner on a plan to safely re-open this facility. Check back here for updates. 

Field and Court Permits Now Available 

Field and court permits are available for local sport organizations. Here’s what we need if you’re interested in booking: 

  1. Fill out this form

  1. Attach your Provincial Sport Organization Return to Sport Plan 

  1. Attach your COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan 

  1. Send your forms to parkspermits@victoria.ca   

For questions or assistance, contact us at parkspermits@victoria.ca.  

How to Reach Us

Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre: crystalpool@victoria.ca   

Phone: 250.361.0732

Facilities: