Leisure Programs and Events

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Our Spring 2025 Kawartha Lakes Community Guide highlights a variety of leisure programs. Please view pages 60 through 63 of our interactive publication above to learn more!

Registration for spring programming will begin Tuesday March 4 at 9am through our Online Program Registration website.

Download a copy of the Spring 2025 Kawartha Lakes Community Guide. Alternate formats of the document are available upon request. E-mail the Parks and Recreation Division or call 705-324-9411 extension 1220 to learn more.

Leisure Programs

he Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division offers a variety of leisure programs to suit a variety of interests as well as drop-in recreational programs.

For further information on Leisure Programs being offered visit our Kawartha Lakes Community Guide, e-mail the Community Development Coordinator or call 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

How to Register for a Leisure Program

All participants in all of our leisure programs will be required to register through our Online Program Registration website. Pre-registration is required for all programs, with the exception being for drop-in programs. In-person and telephone registration is not available.

New Clients

In order to register online for any of our leisure programs new clients will be required to create an account for our Online Program Registration website.

How to set up an account:

To get started visit our Online Program Registration website at: https://kawarthalakes.perfectmind.com

For the best registration experience, please use Google Chrome or Firefox. Using other browsers may produce unexpected results.

Steps on how to create an account:

1. Click on the 'Create an Account' button at the bottom of the login box.

2. Once all fields have been completed, click the 'Become Member' button at the bottom. You will receive a new temporary password by e-mail.

3. After clicking the 'Become Member' button, a new screen will open. On this screen you can edit your account information and add family members to your account. Family members must be listed under your account for you to register them for a program. Add all family member information so that your account is up to date. Once the family is updated, click on your name in the top right corner to log out and exit the web browser.

4. Check your e-mail and look for an e-mail from us. Click on the link in the e-mail and log in using the username and password provided in that email.

5. When you log in using the username and password that was e-mailed, you will be asked to reset your password. Choose a password that is familiar to you so that you will remember it the next time you log in.

Once you click 'Save', a notification will appear that your password has been successfully changed. Then log in using your username and updated password.

If you have any questions or require assistance setting up an account e-mail the Parks and Recreation Division or call 705-324-9112 during business hours.

How to register for a Leisure Program online:

Once an account has been created, you will now be able to register for all Leisure, Fitness and Aquatics programs online through our Online Program Registration website.

Existing Clients

If you are an existing/current client, you can log in to your Online Program Registration website account to register.

Forget your account password?

1. Visit our Online Program Registration website and click on 'Forgot password?'

2. Put in your email address (username) and click on ‘Reset Password’.

3. Retrieve your new ‘temporary’ password from your email. Be sure to check your junk/spam folder.

4. Log in using the temporary password. You will be prompted to enter a new password to use for future logins. Choose a password that is familiar to you so that you will remember it the next time you log in.

5. Log in using your username and updated password to access your account.

Locked out of your account?

For all account related questions or inquiries, please contact us by calling 705-324-9112 during regular business hours, or by e-mail: recreation@kawarthalakes.ca

How to register for a Leisure Program online:

1. Log in to our Online Program Registration website using your username e-mail and password.

2. Click on 'Register'.

3. Under the 'Leisure' tab, select the program category you wish to register for (i.e., Badminton, Photography, Drop In Pickleball).

Alternatively, you can use the search bar function on the top right corner and search for the program by name or by program barcode.

4. Once you have found your desired program that you wish to register for, click the 'Book' button.

For categories with more than one program type, click on the ‘Show’ down arrow to expand and view the available courses.

5. Select the profile(s) of the individual(s) for registration and then click 'Next' button.

If you do not see the individual you wish to register, you can click the '+' button to Add Family Member.

6. If you are required to complete mandatory forms prior to registering, they will appear on this screen.

Answer all required questions and click the 'Next' button.

7. Review the information in the Order Summary page to ensure that the all of information is correct.

If you wish to add/register for additional programs, click on the ‘Continue Shopping’ button.

8. Enter your payment method by choosing an existing card or adding a new card for payment. To add a new card, select ‘Add a New Card’ and complete the required fields.

9. Select ‘Place My Order’ to complete your registration. A confirmation screen will appear to confirm your successful registration for the program. You will now receive a confirmation e-mail confirming your registration, as well as a copy of your receipt.

For questions regarding registering online for a program please call 705-324-9112 during business hours or e-mail the Parks and Recreation Division.

Community Sports and Leisure Directory

This directory is intended as a resource for individuals seeking sports and leisure programming opportunities within Kawartha Lakes.

The programs, organizations, and/or clubs included in the Community Sports and Leisure Directory, listed below, are not owned or operated by the City of Kawartha Lakes. The municipality is not responsible for any of the programs or organizations listed below.

Sports Clubs/Organizations in Kawartha Lakes

The links listed in the above 'Sports Clubs/Organizations in Kawartha Lakes' directory are to external links. External links are selected and reviewed, however, the municipality is not responsible for the content of external websites.

The municipality does not produce, maintain, and/or update the above listed websites; further, the municipality does not control the content included on the above listed sites and the listed sites can be changed without the municipality’s knowledge or agreement.

Some external links may be to websites that offer commercial services, such as online purchases. The inclusion of a link to an external website from www.kawarthalakes.ca should not be understood to be an endorsement of that website, the site's owners, or their products/services.

Leisure Clubs/Organizations in Kawartha Lakes

The links listed in the above 'Leisure Clubs/Organizations in Kawartha Lakes' directory are to external links. External links are selected and reviewed, however, the municipality is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Add to the Community Sports and Leisure Directory

Organizations wishing to be included in the Community Sports and Leisure Directory must meet specific criteria in order to be included. The Parks and Recreation Division reserves the right to omit or remove any Directory listing at any time without notice.

Listings in the directory are free of charge. Inclusion in the Directory does not mean that the municipality endorses, supports, and/or partners with the group or organization in any way.

To be added to the Community Sports and/or Leisure Directory, e-mail your request to the Community Development Coordinator staff.

Leisure Program Proposals

The Parks and Recreation Division is always looking to enhance the programs and services offered throughout Kawartha Lakes. Qualified instructors are always needed for new Leisure Program opportunities within the community on a contract basis.

Do you have a special skill or qualification you would like to share with others? Is there a program you are qualified to instruct that you feel would serve the residents of Kawartha Lakes? Whether your expertise is related to leadership and personal development, health and wellness, arts and culture, or sports and recreation, we would love to hear from you!

Interested instructors are invited to share program idea(s) with us by completing and submitting the online Program Proposal Form below.

Submit a Program Proposal Form

For further information e-mail the Community Development Coordinator or call 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Leisure Program Feedback

The Parks and Recreation Division is committed to providing high quality recreation and leisure programming, services and facilities. Our Recreation Program Feedback Form provides us with valuable feedback that allows us to continue to improve our services.

If you have participated in one of our recreation programs, we want to hear about your experience!

Complete a Recreation Program Feedback Form online or download a copy of the Recreation Program Feedback Form and return the completed form by mail or in person to:

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division - Administration Office

50 Wolfe Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 2J2

Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Fax: 705-878-9388

E-mail Parks and Recreation

The Recreation Program Feedback Form is available in alternate formats, for details call 705-324-9411 extension 1307.

Refunds, Cancellations and Service Interruptions

Refunds for Programs:

We reserve the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration. In these cases a full refund/credit will be issued. Refunds/credits for any other reason are subject to approval and a 15% (minimum $5) administration fee. All requests must be made in writing via e-mail to: recreation@kawarthalakes.ca. Refunds under $20 will be issued only as credit on account for future Parks and Recreation services.

Cancellations and Service Interruptions:

All facility and program changes, cancellations, and/or interruptions, will be posted as an alert on our website, on Facebook, and on X (formerly Twitter). Programs will not operate on statutory holidays unless otherwise stated.