Oakville. Recreation and Culture

Site: Oakville Town Hall

Record #: OAK0141
Last Full Update: 30 Jul 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone ServiceOakville 905-845-6601
E-Mail service@oakville.ca
Website https://www.oakville.ca/parks-recreation-culture/
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Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A department of the Town of Oakville, responsible for:

  • Arts and Culture 
  • Education and Learning
  • Events
  • Facility Rentals
  • Getting Around Oakville
  • Harbours
  • Heritage and History
  • Parks, Gardens and Trails
  • Recreation and Culture Programs
Legal Status (10) Local Government
Primary Executive Kristina Zietsma, Director, Recreation and Culture
Funding City / Town ; Fees

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • provides a wide range of programs and recreation activities for all ages
  • operates and maintains the Oakville Museum, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts and community centres throughout Oakville
  • operates indoor and outdoor swimming pools and indoor skating rinks/arenas
  • liaison for community use of school facilities 

For a list of services and locations, see here
Hours

Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Varies with programs and services
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - 170 languages available through Language Line Services
Fees Program ; Service ; None - for many services ; Fees vary by program and service * fee assistance may be available - call 905-845-6601 ext 3106 for more information

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville Town Hall
1225 Trafalgar Rd
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Iroquois Shore Rd
Mailing Address c/o Recreation and Culture Department
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories City Government Departments/Offices ~ Arts/Humanities Issues ; City Government Departments/Offices ~ Sports/Recreation Issues

Agency Overview

14 Agency Locations [Show Listings]
37 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

6 other Service(s) at this Location
Community Activation Grant
Program provides financial assistance of up to $1000 to local nonprofits, community organizations, residents, and informal groups, empowering them to champion projects that bring people together and ... [More]
Community Spirit Awards
The Community Spirit Awards celebrate individuals, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses who positively contribute to the quality of life of Oakville residents to inspire an ... [More]
Inclusion and Support Services
Programs and services offered by the Recreation and Culture department work towards being accessible and inclusive to all members of the community including those with: * intellectual or physical dis ... [More]
Recreation Subsidy Programs
The Recreation and Culture department offers subsidies for their programs either directly or in partnership with other organizations    Recreation Connection * assistance is based on total ... [More]
Santa Claus Parade
Oakville Santa Claus Parade - 2025 * in-person parade will be happening in Oakville on Sat Nov 15, 2025 beginning at 9 am, rain or shine * this year's parade theme is "Snow Much Fun!", celebrating th ... [More]
Special Events Service
Oakville's recreation facilities, parks and open spaces are home to events each year including competitions, festivals, film productions, parades, picnics, races and walkathons * amenities and resour ... [More]