Programs and Activities

Join in! Community Services offers high quality programming throughout the municipality for people of all ages - preschoolers, youth, teens and adults.

Pickleball + Skating + Fitness + Walking Track: click for January 4 to March 14 Winter 2026 schedule.

Registered programs: visit essexconnect.ca to search through our course listings.

PA DAY programs + activities: click here for January 16, 2026

How to register for our programs:

Register online through essexconnect.ca.

During open hours, register in person at the Essex Recreation Complex or by phone - 519-776-7336 x 1052.

If you have registered for courses or memberships or booked a facility with Community Services in the past, then you may already have a customer account. Forgot your login or PIN? Call 519-776-7336 x 1052 for more information.

Hours of Operation

Please note, hours may change seasonally. Please contact us at the information below for more information.

Register early!

Courses will be cancelled 5 business days before the program start date if registration numbers do not meet the minimums required to run the course. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Program refunds

Written notification using the following request form is required to withdraw from a program.

• Program or Rental Refund/Credit Request Form

Please review our refund/credit policies in the Recreation Guide.

Propose a program

Do you have the qualifications and enthusiasm needed to offer a new program. If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete the form.