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 + Indoor Roller-skating + Walking Track: Drop-In Schedule March 22 to April 20 

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

March Break: Drop-In Schedule 

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.

Day Hours of Operation
Monday 7:00am to 9:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am to 9:00pm
Wednesday 7:00am to 9:00pm
Thursday 7:30am to 9:00pm
Friday 7:00am to 9:00pm
Saturday 7:30am to 6:00pm
Sunday 7:30am to 6:00pm

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.

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.