There are many recreation centres across the city that offer both outdoor and indoor programs and opportunities to play sports. You can also check out events, festivals, museums and natural attractions in the city at Tourism Hamilton.
Offers a variety of social and recreational classes all day for adults with developmental disabilities. Visit the website to view the online event calendar.
A free exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones and increased overall independence.
Mixed adult league for men and women in various skill levels. Includes t-shirt, equipment and games from end of May until mid-September.
A recreational women’s baseball league where all skill levels are welcome. Games played at various diamond locations in Ancaster and surrounding area.
Baseball club for youth. Practices and games are held at various local baseball diamonds. Age and skill level varies by team.
Provides coached fitness training and stroke correction for swimmers. Motivations include fitness, triathlon training, and competitive swimming. All members may compete in local and provincial events. Competitive swimming experience is not required.
Men’s Slo-Pitch League, based at Ancaster Community Centre. Games are held at various diamond locations.
Offers lawn bowling for persons of all ages and skill levels. New members are welcome.
Mixed 3-Pitch adult baseball league. Open to men and women from Flamborough and surrounding area.
Offers a variety of sports and physical activity programs for children ages 3 to 12. Programs include: basketball, dance, gymnastics, soccer, and physical health education.
Softball program for women, consisting of 8 teams. Each season includes 2 practices and approximately 13 games. New players must attend a rating clinic prior to drafting of the teams.
Programs offered on a seasonal basis. Drop-in or registration required. Please contact for details.
T-ball and softball league for girls with various age divisions and skill levels.
Offers lawn bowling activities for persons of all ages and skill levels. New members and visitors are welcome.
A community baseball league for youth. Includes t-ball, house league, and competitive teams.
Offers recreational baseball and softball programs for youth. Includes Bantam, Midget and Junior levels.
A recreational softball program for women. Aims to promote teamwork, friendly competition, and building of softball skills. Teams are sponsored by local businesses.
A recreational baseball program for youth designed to support skill development, physical fitness and teamwork.
Offers recreational t-ball and baseball programs for youth, and a slo-pitch team for adults. All skill levels welcome.
A series of free exercise programs designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance and increased overall independence.
Programs include:
Funded by Home and Community Care Support Services and offered at CityHousing locations around Hamilton, this year-round exercise program and falls prevention education aims to improve general health and to help seniors remain safe and independent. Classes are available to the public and offered on a weekly basis. Three levels of classes are offered to meet a range of activity needs.
A free exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones and increased overall independence.
Falls Prevention
A 12-week, group-based program to reduce the incidence of falls and falls related injuries. Programs are taught by a regulated health care provider.
General Exercise Programs
Chair-based exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. This program is suitable for all levels of fitness. Programs are taught by non-regulated health professionals such as a physiotherapy/ occupational therapy assistant or instructors certified in senior’s fitness.
A slo-pitch league for men. Games are played at various ball parks in Flamborough and surrounding area.
Softball league for youth based in Flamborough. Games are held at various baseball diamonds.
T-ball and softball programs for youth, with various divisions for different skill levels. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Offers a wide range of registered and drop-in gender inclusive programs for children ages 6 to 12. All programs offer a variety of activities that facilitate conversations around gender centred issues and provide opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem, and self-advocacy. Programming includes creative, physical, and wellness based activities.
Research facility dedicated to improving the lives of seniors living with complex medical needs. Focuses on improving quality of life, accelerating innovative solutions, and developing programs to support seniors and families. Programs include:
Offers exercise classes for older adults. Classes offered to suit a range of physical abilities.
Fastball league for women. Open to residents of Flamborough and surrounding area. Meeting times and locations vary.
Municipal seniors programming.
Offers recreational and competitive football and rugby games for persons of all ages and skill levels. New members are welcome. Creating an online profile through the website is required in order to register.
A recreational softball program for adults that promotes sportsmanship and athletics. Co-ed teams are available. Games are held at various diamonds on Hamilton East Mountain. In memory of founder Don Street.
Offers a recreational basketball program that caters to the Islamic community of Hamilton and the surrounding area. New members are welcome.
Baseball programs in player development, teams, leagues and tournaments at various locations. Open to various age groups and skill levels.
Provides community support and case management services to at-risk pregnant and parenting youth. Services include:
A community-based exercise program for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants are prescribed individual exercise programs that follow the physical activity guidelines for people with MS.
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches.
A youth-led collective that supports the voices of young women, non-binary, and gender fluid in Hamilton. Offers events, workshops, art, and movement events, including:
A recreational softball league for youth, with various divisions for different age groups. Games are held in East Hamilton on the diamonds behind the Rosedale Arena and adjacent to King’s Forest Golf and Country Club. Location of some games may vary.
Offers lawn bowling activities for people of all ages and skill levels. New members are welcome.
Fitness centre for older adults, with individualized programs designed to meet client’s goals.
Equipment includes:
The exercise and falls prevention initiative supports Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care, specifically the focus on supporting seniors to stay healthy and stay at home longer, reducing the strain on hospitals and long-term care homes. Services provided by health promoters and occupational therapists.
Offers free drop-in fitness programs. All programs are capped at 20 participants each. Children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18+ yrs. All programs are conducted in an indoor space unless otherwise posted.
Programs include:
SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and fall prevention classes help improve strength, balance, and heart health while reducing both social isolation and hospital visits relating to falls. Classes are available in the community, at retirement homes, or via Zoom.
Gentle Exercise Classes – Group exercise for senior adults (55+) who wish to improve their strength, balance and flexibility regardless of physical ability.
Falls Prevention – The program aims to educate individuals on falls risk factors and falls prevention strategies. Classes are taught in a group setting and run twice a week for 12 weeks. Each class includes 15 minutes of education followed by 35 minutes of exercise.
Baseball program for youth that practices and plays at various locations in Waterdown and surrounding area. Offers House League, Select and Rep Programs.
YMCA offers a variety of Health & Fitness Classes and LiveWell Programs, including:
Provides affordable programs and services for adults age 55 and older at varying locations.
YWCA offers a variety of classes and programs focused on health, wellness, and physical fitness. Visit the website for a list of all available programs and the program schedule.
Offers free programs for girls, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth, offered both in-person and virtually. Programs designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships, and teamwork. Includes exercises that promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy eating, personal health and well-being.