Recreation Guide Online Registration

A printed Recreation Guide is not available at this time; however, all recreation programming and facility information can be found on our website.  If you require any information in print form, please give us a call and we will be happy to provide any information needed 519-776-7336 x 1052.

1) All Town of Essex recreation programs can be found at = essexconnect.ca 
2) View our current recreation flyer to see all available options to stay active in town!
3) Scroll down to see our daily calendar views of activities and locations to help plan your schedule.
4) Visit our Aquatics page, our Public Skating page, or our Programs and Activities page for drop-in schedules, including PA Day and Holiday Schedules.
5) Interested in Aquatic Leadership courses? Check out our flow chart to help you plan your path for certifications.

Fall-1 Registration:

Fall-1 session runs from September 12 to October 30th, 2023. Registration is now open!

Sunday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex

Monday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

Tuesday Schedule:  Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

Wednesday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

Thursday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex

Friday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre + Harrow Arena

Saturday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

Register online at essexconnect.ca or during open hours register by phone - 519-776-7336 x 1052. Please note, hours may change seasonally, please contact us at the information below to confirm.

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.

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 Transfer/Credit/Refunds

Written notification using the following request form is required to transfer or withdraw from a program:

• Program Refund/Credit Request Form

Please review our refund/credit request policies below:

• Program Refund/Credit Request Policy (Regular Multi-Week Programs)
• Program Refund/Credit Request Policy - Specialty Programs (Day Camp Programs/Specialty/Leadership/Crash Courses - 3 weeks or less/Weekend/1 Day Programs)

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. Contact our Recreation and Culture Team at the information below to propose your program and ideas. Please complete the proposal form.