Recreation Guide Online Registration

The traditional 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 let us know, facility staff will be happy to provide any information needed by calling 519-776-7336 ext 1052.

Check out our Winter Drop-In programs including Aquafit, Adult Lengths, Recreation & Leisure Swims, Pickleball and Walking Track Hours. All Skating programs and information can be found by visiting the public skating page.

All Town of Essex recreation programs can be found at essexconnect.ca or view our recreation flyer to see all available options! For busy schedules, daily views of activities and facilities can be found below.

Spring Registration:

Registration for Spring programs opens online on March 27 and through reception on April 3. Spring session runs from April 25th until June 19th, 2023:

Sunday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

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

Tuesday Schedule:  Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel C.C. + McGregor C.C. + St. Anthony's

Wednesday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre + McGregor Community Centre

Thursday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre + Essex Tennis Courts + Essex Arena

Friday Schedule: Essex Recreation Complex + Maedel Community Centre

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 ext 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
• Program Refund/Credit Request Policy - Specialty 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.