COVID-19 Information

The gradual easing of Public Health measures beginning January 31

On January 20, the province announced it will begin the process of gradually easing restrictions, while maintaining protective measures.

As a result, Town of Oakville recreation and culture facilities will reopen with select pre-booked programs and services on January 31, 2022.

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Registered Programs

Registered programs and workshops scheduled to begin after January 31 will resume as scheduled. We are reviewing restrictions to determine if game play is permitted. Our sports leagues players will be contacted directly.

All indoor winter recreation and culture programs scheduled to begin between January 8 and 26 have been cancelled and refunded. We will not be introducing a reduced winter session.

Registration for spring and summer camp programming is scheduled to open in early March.

Drop-in Programs

Select pre-booked drop-in programs will be resume on January 31 with capacity restrictions. We will be expanding drop-in program offerings until our spring registered program session begins.

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The Oakville Museum will reopen on Tuesday, February 1 for select pre-booked activities.

Fitness Centre Access and Walking Tracks

Fitness centres and walking tracks will reopen for pre-booked sessions at 50 per cent capacity based on current distancing requirements.

How to pre-book a drop-in program

Residents can pre-book on Active Oakville as of Thursday, January 27 for programs offered January 31 to February 2 at which time the rolling one-week in advance booking timeframe will resume.

Memberships

All memberships (fitness, recreation, culture and seniors) will be reactivated as of Thursday, January 27 to pre-book programs. If you do not have a membership, you can purchase online as of January 25.

Rentals

Rental permits beginning after January 31 will resume with capacity restrictions. We are working with local school boards to determine the status of community-use-of-school rentals.

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts continues to offer unique live stream performances. Some in-person performances scheduled for February have been postponed.

Oakville Public Library (OPL) services

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OPL branches at community centres are open at 50 per cent capacity. Please visit the Oakville Public Library website for more information about programs and services.

Events

Special Event applications will be accepted after January 31 in compliance with all provincial and regional health and safety guidelines. For more information, please email events@oakville.ca.

What health and safety protocols are in place at Recreation and Culture facilities?

We encourage all visitors to arrive early to allow adequate time to provide your enhanced vaccine certificate, health screening and contact tracing requirements. Masks are required in all indoor public spaces except when actively engaging in athletic or fitness activities.

The enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code is the only form of proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (or medical exemption) accepted. Download your enhanced vaccine certificate by visiting the province’s How to get your COVID-19 vaccine certificate page. To print a copy for free, visit any of our Oakville Library locations.

Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes.

We encourage you to review the town’s detailed Recreation FAQs for a complete list of program offerings, current health and safety protocols in place, and to assess comfort levels before visiting a town facility or pre-booking an activity. Learn more about the Recreation and Culture Facility Emergency Safety Plan (pdf).