Milton, ON, L9T 4Z4
Provides:
- a welcome and friendly place for teens from all walks of life
- a safe and relaxed environment run by caring staff and volunteers
- the opportunity to connect and build friendships with other teens and caring adults
- personalized support that is specific to each teen and their unique life situation
- one-on-one mentoring
- homework support
- referral services for areas of mental health, addiction and other presenting concerns
- group discussions on teen issues, current events and spiritual questions
- indoor activities include pool, ping pong, video games, art station, weight room, board games, cards and more
- outdoor activities such as ball hockey, soccer, basketball and other fun activities
- a meaningful refuge from pressures that may exist at school, home and other places
The Town maintains pedestrian and bicycle trails, dog parks and community parks throughout Milton
Use the Trail Maintenance Reporting form to report any issues related to the safety of trails and bikeways to report any issues related to the safety of trails and bikeways
Please visit website for up to date information
The Town of Milton Community Services Department handles the scheduling for a variety of outdoor facilities including ball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic areas, beach volleyball courts and cricket pitches for community use
See website for full listing of sports parks and fields
Public Drop-in Tennis Courts (first come first serve)
- Bronte Meadows
- Optimist Park
- Rotary Park
Member Club Tennis Courts
- Milton Tennis Club located in the Community Park south of the Milton Sports Centre at 800 Santa Maria Blvd
- Nassagaweya Tennis Club located at the Nassagaweya Tennis Centre and Community Hall at 9267 Guelph Line (just north of the 401 & Guelph Line interchange)
Pickleball Courts
- Bristol District Park
- Bronte Meadows Multi-use Courts
- Coates Neighbourhood Park North
- Milton Community Park
- Milton Sports Centre (indoor)
- Rotary Park Multi-use Courts
Beach Volleyball Courts
- Milton Sports Centre
- Brian Best Park
905-864-4132
Milton, ON, L9T 6J5
Drop-in inclusive space for youth designed withn input from local youth and the Milton Youth Task Force
Supervised by trained youth engagement leaders the space features:
- A kitchenette with snacks courtesy of Food for Life
- TV and video games
- Lounge area
- Ping pong table
- Individual seating for studying
- A device charging station
- Food bank
- Clothing exchange
- Support services including ROCK and ADAPT
- Movies
- Video games
- Board games
- Arts and crafts
- Special events and programing
Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1
After more than 20 years of restoration work, the newest park (which was once a quarry) is open to the public.
- Features restored land, a lake, and habitat features to support native wildlife and vegetation
- New natural playground
- Boat rentals
- Park development will occur in phases over the next few years, so accessibility to the park is still intermittent as restoration continues
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
Milton, ON, L9E 0C6
- Reservation recommended
- Book online
Recreational and natural lands with summer and winter activities including hiking, mountain biking, swimming, camping, skiing and snowboarding
- Boat rentals (stand up paddle boards, kayaks, pedal boats, and canoes)
- 85 acre man-made lake with supervised beach
- 16 km of hiking-mountain biking trails with connections to the Bruce Trail
- Camp sites
- Picnic sites
- Ways of the Woods summer camp
- Challenge Course
- Mountain Bike School
- Chairlift rides
- Kelso Cove Waterpark
Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre (winter only)
- 16 all levels slopes
- 2 day lodges
- Terrain park
- Learning Centre
- Lesson programs (ages four & up)
See here for other Conservation Halton locations
Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1
- Reservation recommended
- Book online
A 616 acre park on Niagara Escarpment in Milton with geological features that include crevice caves, cliffs and talus slopes:
- 10 km of cliff edge and forest trails with connections to the Bruce Trail and Crawford Lake
- 3 designated rock climbing sites
- 18 campsites for organized group camping
- 5 lookouts for scenic viewing
- picnic sites with shelters
See here for other Conservation Halton locations
Milton, ON, L0P 1B0
- Reservation recommended
- Book online
A 645 hectare park on the Niagara Escarpment in Milton with a variety of geological and wetland features including a geological pot hole and beaver meadow
- 33 km of hiking, mountain biking, and cross country ski trails
- Historic mill site with interpretive viewing area at waterfall
- Visitor Centre and concession
- Small picnic area
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
Milton, ON, L9T 2X3
- Reservation recommended
- Book online
A 232 hectare park on the Niagara Escarpment in Milton
- Nassagaweya Canyon Interpretive Lookout
- Reconstructed Iroquoian village & heritage site
- 19 km of hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country ski trails with connections to Bruce Trail
- Elevated boardwalk with interpretative stations surrounding the meromictic lake
- Education program and exhibits
- Visitor centre and gift shop
- Picnic tables
- Special festivals and events
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
Mississauga, ON, L5N 2W7
Ongoing programs include
- drop-in
- development
- mentoring
- outreach
- leadership development
- volunteer opportunities
Individualized supports and referrals for youth as needed in areas of
- mental health
- sexual identity
- education
- employment
- housing
- family and more
Burlington, ON, L7P 0A5
169 hectare park on the Niagara Escarpment in Burlington that includes geological features such as crevice caves, cliffs, and talus slopes
- 5 km of cliff edge and forest trails for hiking
- Lookout points and connections to Bruce Trail
- Scenic viewing, birding, and nature appreciation
- Rock climbing (top roping ban in effect)
- Geocaching
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
Norval, ON, L0P 1K0
Public 2.1 hectare (5 acre) nature park offering year-round education, school and community programs and themed events
- provides guided hands-on volunteer stewardship opportunities
- engages in local collaborative restoration projects
- see website for park programs and events
Oakville, ON, L6H 6W8
A natural landscape park with an extensive trail system for hiking and jogging, with picnic areas and a playground
- situated along the Sixteen Mile Creek in the river valley under Sixteen Mile Creek Bridge off Dundas Street, west of Neyagawa Boulevard
- accessed from Dundas Street
- part of the Heritage Trail System
The town, in collaboration with community group Leash Free Halton Hills, offers three well-lit, fenced and double-gated areas where dogs are permitted to run off leash.
Cedarvale Park Leash-Free Zone (Cedarvale Park)
- 135 Maple Avenue E, Georgetown
- located next to Silver Creek
- offers room to run with a mixture of grass and wood chip terrain
- Sun, 11 am - 12 pm, Small Dog Hour where dogs 25 pounds and under have exclusive use of the Leash Free zone
Prospect Park Leash-Free Zone (Prospect Park)
- 30 Park Avenue, Acton
- located behind the tennis courts
- Sun, 1-2 pm, Greyhounds have exclusive use of the Leash Free zone
- Greyhounds must wear muzzles and visitors are welcome to come and watch
Trafalgar Sports Park Leash- Free Zone (Trafalgar Park)
- 11494 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown
- Near Maple Avenue
Halton Hills offers numerous Destination and Community Parks and Trails.
Milton, ON, L9T 2X5
- Reservations recommended
- Book Online
The smallest of the Conservation Halton Parks with only one short trail
- Hiking
- Dog Walking
- Fishing
- Birding
- Picnicking
- Photography
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
905-873-2966
Georgetown, ON, L7G 3Z5
The Youth Centre provides recreation-based youth drop-in programming, supervised by Town trained staff that includes a lounge, gym, cooking, Wi-Fi, access to resources and more
- recreation-based activities available include video games, arts and crafts, cooking, special events, movies and drop-in gym activities
- staff trained to work with youth and provide referrals to youth services available in Halton Hills and Halton Region
- community partners & members of the Youth Network provide supports and additional programs
Limehouse, ON, L0P 1H0
Limehouse Conservation Area provides access to the following activities and features:
- Bruce Trail
- dog walking (leashed dogs only)
- bird watching
- photography
- Credit River
- restored limestone kilns and ruins
- Niagara Escarpment
Oakville, ON, L6H 3N8
The Recreation and Culture department offers youth programs for a variety of interests including:
Registered Programs
- clay
- cooking and nutrition
- digital arts and technology
- fibre arts
- fine arts
- fitness and wellness
- learning and life skills
- martial arts
- sports
- woodworking
- youth leadership training
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- includes Badminton, basketball, volleyball, shinny, skating, yoga and lengths swims
- youth drop-in programs available at various community centres
The Drop
- free activity nights for youth ages 11-18
- activities like games, crafts and sports
- have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends
- rotates through different community centres in Oakville
Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)
- intended to engage youth, aged 13-18, and provides opportunities for them to have a voice in our community, empower their peers and help shape the future of our town
- plan events and impact youth programming, help your community, represent your peers, meet new people, have fun and learn new skills
- earn volunteer hours towards your high school diploma
- email [email protected] for more information
- more information available on website
Campbellville, ON, L0P 1B0
- Reservation recommended
- Book online
A protected nature area with 16 km of hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country ski trails
- Bird, fish and wildlife viewing
- Christmas Town
- Discovery Centre
- Fishing
- Gift shop
- Horse drawn wagon and sleigh rides
- Natural playground
- Outdoor education, and interpretive centre open year round
- Raptor Centre with exhibits and live bird of prey presentations
- Special events and workshops
- Spooktacular Halloween Event
- Sugar bush/maple syrup program and demonstration in March and April
- Winterlit
See here for other Conservation Halton locations.
Mississauga, ON, L5L 4X9
Leadership, employment skills development, and adult-youth mentorship programs, including social events, workshops and discussions
- community development
- volunteer opportunities
Future is Female
Mentorship program for youth 13-18 years
- adult mentoring
- peer connections and support
- network development addresses issues around empowerment, healthy relationships
Professional & Skill Development Programs
Professional skills and knowledge development workshops for youth 14-19 years, to assist in job search and employment
- essential skills development
- work, communication and online etiquette
- job search navigation
- interview preparation
- resume and cover letter assistance
- portfolio development, including LinkedIn
- guest speakers, information, advice
Sports and recreation activities facilitated by EMYC youth recreation leaders, available May-October in partnership with Ridgeway Courts outdoor multisport facility
Oakville, ON, L6H 6Z4
The Recreation and Culture department offers youth programs for a variety of interests including:
Registered Programs
- clay
- cooking and nutrition
- digital arts and technology
- fibre arts
- fine arts
- fitness and wellness
- learning and life skills
- martial arts
- sports
- woodworking
- youth leadership training
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- includes Badminton, basketball, volleyball, shinny, skating, yoga and lengths swims
- youth drop-in programs available at various community centres
The Drop
- free activity nights for youth ages 11-18
- activities like games, crafts and sports
- have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends
- rotates through different community centres in Oakville
Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)
- intended to engage youth, aged 13-18, and provides opportunities for them to have a voice in our community, empower their peers and help shape the future of our town
- plan events and impact youth programming, help your community, represent your peers, meet new people, have fun and learn new skills
- earn volunteer hours towards your high school diploma
- email [email protected] for more information
- more information available on website
Oakville, ON, L6M 3G2
The Recreation and Culture department offers youth programs for a variety of interests including:
Registered Programs
- clay
- cooking and nutrition
- digital arts and technology
- fibre arts
- fine arts
- fitness and wellness
- learning and life skills
- martial arts
- sports
- woodworking
- youth leadership training
- Browse regsitered programs and workshops online
Drop-in Programs
- includes Badminton, basketball, volleyball, shinny, skating, yoga and lengths swims
- youth drop-in programs available at various community centres
The Drop
- free activity nights for youth ages 11-18
- activities like games, crafts and sports
- have fun, hang out, listen to music, and make new friends
- rotates through different community centres in Oakville
Oakville Youth Action Committee (OYAC)
- intended to engage youth, aged 13-18, and provides opportunities for them to have a voice in our community, empower their peers and help shape the future of our town
- plan events and impact youth programming, help your community, represent your peers, meet new people, have fun and learn new skills
- earn volunteer hours towards your high school diploma
- email [email protected] for more information
- more information available on website
Leash-free dog parks are fully fenced areas where owners are allowed to have up to two dogs off-leash at a time
- self-funded by dog walking groups
- operate year round, seven days a week from dawn to dusk
- visitors are encouraged to bring reusable or biodegradable containers to the park rather than plastic
- if using plastic, please make use of the appropriate recycling container or take them home with you to dispose of
- search the Leash-Free Dog Parks map for location details
Sites:
- Glenashton Park (Glenashton Drive)
- Kingsford Gardens (Ford Drive and Kingsway Drive)
- Memorial Park (Oak Park Blvd and Central Park Drive)
- Palermo Park (Dundas Street, east of Bronte Road)
- Post Park (MacDonald Road and Chartwell Road)
- Shell Park (Lakeshore Road, west of Burloak Drive)
- Sixteen Mile Sports Park (Neyagawa Blvd, north of Hwy 5)
Dogs are not permitted in the following areas:
- sand base surrounding or beneath playground equipment
- tennis courts
- spray pads
- floral gardens
- sports fields
- cemeteries
- garden plots
Recreational Trails
Oakville's 200+ kilometres of recreational trails meander across all communities and connect all sections of the town
- use the interactive Recreational Trails map when you hit the trails
North West
Fourteen Mile Creek Trail
- West of Third Line
- extends from the QEW to Dundas Street West
- North of Upper Middle Road West, the trail system branches into two sections, one runs west of Bronte and the other east of Grand Oak Trail
McCraney Creek Trail
- runs alongside a waterway that flows into the Fourteen Mile creek
- trail runs from Dundas Street West down to the Indian Ridge Trail at the QEW
Taplow Creek Trail
- In Glen Abbey, runs from Upper Middle Road West to the Indian Ridge Trail just west of Dorval Drive
- the creek along this trail runs directly into Lake Ontario
South West
Bronte Creek Trail
- starting in Bronte's Harbour, the trail runs north along the creek through Petro Canada Park and along the west side of Bronte Road to Bronte Provincial Park and Upper Middle Road West
Donovan Bailey Park Trail
- extends from Bronte Road south of Speers Road to Lakeshore Road West
Nautical Woods Trail
- start your walk in the trails of Sheldon Creek west of Great Lakes Boulevard and make your way north east to Nautical Woods and Nautical Park which features a sports field, playground and splash pad
North Central
Crosstown Trail
- located along the TransCanada/ Enbridge pipeline
- starting at Bronte Provincial Park to the Sixteen Mile Creek, traverse Lion's Valley park to find the eastern stretch of the trail extending to Ninth Line and the Joshua Creek Trail North
Nipigon/ McCraney Valley Trail
- starting at Memorial Park, the Nipigon Trail runs south along Sixth Line to Upper Middle Road East
- once south of Upper Middle Road, the McCraney Valley Trail extends behind Sheridan College and into Oakville Park on McCraney Street East
Munn's Creek/ Shannon Creek Trail
- In the River Oaks area, the Munn's Creek and Shannon Creek Trail extend from River Glen Boulevard to Neyagawa Boulevard and Upper Middle Road E.
- walk the Shannon Creek trail into the Sixteen Mile Creek Trail
Sixteen Mile Creek Trail
- runs through the centre of Oakville
- on either side of Lion's Valley Park you will find the east and west bank of the Sixteen Mile Creek Trail
North East
Joshua Creek Trail North
- runs from Dundas Street (just west of Ninth Line) down to the Parkway Park near the Crosstown Trail
- runs along the Joshua Creek which extends north to the Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre
Morrison Valley Trail
- runs from Dundas Street East to Upper Middle Road just east of Trafalgar Road
- Morrison Valley Trail South runs from Upper Middle Road to Iroquois Shore Road and provides access to the Morrison Wedgewood Channel which runs into Iroquois Shoreline Woods
Iroquois Shoreline Woods Trail
- connects with the Morrison Valley South trail
- trail system provides a shaded and lengthy exploration through one of the largest woodlots in Oakville
South East
Joshua Creek Trail South
- runs from Arkendo Park north to Brookmill Road, following the Joshua Creek watershed which runs into Lake Ontario
- visit the South East Sports Field information kiosk to learn about the valley's habitat and the area's agricultural and industrial history
Avonhead Ridge Trail
- circles the Clearview neighbourhood from Ford Drive to Winston Churchill providing access to community gardens, sports fields, playgrounds, and a woodlot
Heritage Trails
Almost 60 kilometres of trails in Oakville provide insights into the town's heritage and history
- accessible to walkers, joggers and cyclists, these trails feature information stations telling over eighty stories about this land and its people, dating from 9000 BC to AD 2000
- the trails link all areas of the community and reflect our natural, human and built heritage
- there are five trail systems that form the heritage pathway network; Bronte Creek Trail (6.5 km), Joshua's Creek Trail (6 km), Crosstown Trail (12 km), Waterfront Trail (13 km), Sixteen Mile Creek Trail (8.5 km)
- for more information, see here
