Recreation
The Town of Placentia is proud of its very long and storied heritage in sports, recreation and active living.
The Recreation Department offers a wide range of programs, facilities, and spaces that encourage active living for residents and visitors of all ages. From our softball fields, soccer fields, arena, curling rink, and swimming pool to our fitness room, playgrounds, and scenic walking trails, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
Whether it’s skating and hockey in the winter, softball and soccer in the summer, or spending time in our parks and greenspaces year-round, our community truly has something for everyone. The department also offers seasonal programs and activities, including day camps and recreational programming that help bring people together while promoting health, fun, and community engagement.
To book our softball fields please call 709-227-2151.
To book our ice surface, please call 709-227-3996.
Port of Argentia Wellness Centre (YMCA & Arena)
The heart of active living in the region, a modern, multi-purpose facility designed to support health, wellness, and recreation for all ages.
The Port of Argentia Wellness Centre is a modern recreation facility that supports health, wellness, and active living in the community. Featuring a swimming pool, fitness room, arena, and multipurpose spaces, the centre offers a variety of programs, activities, and events for residents and visitors of all ages.
Placentia offers a wide variety of recreation facilities:
- Coalyard Playground
- Ferndale Veterans’ Park Playground
- Freshwater Playground and Skate Park
- Jeff Jones Memorial Soccer Pitch
- Mount Pleasant Playground
- Regatta Grounds
- Wayne John Searle Memorial Recreation Complex (Playground, Tennis, Splash Pad)
- Willard Hatfield Memorial Ball Field
- William Hogan Ball Field
- William Hynes Memorial Playground
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