Summer Play Programs, Youth Centres, Travelling Summer Play Van and Travelling Skateboard Van begin Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Summer Play Program

Free drop-in fun designed for children ages 2 to 12. The Summer Play Program offers water play, sports, games, and crafts at locations across the city. Join the fun at 29 paddling pools, 17 spray pads, and 1 school. Find a location near you at saskatoon.ca/play.

Hours of Operation:

• July 2-August 19 (closed Monday, August 4)
• Monday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
   

Weekend Play: Select locations are open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., starting July 5 through August 17. Plus, these locations are open Monday, August 4 for the long weekend.

Please note the following:

• Opening Day Notice: Paddling pools require public health inspections before opening, which may cause delays. All pools are expected to open by 5:00 p.m. on July 2. Dry programming will continue as scheduled.
• Operating Hours:
  • Paddling Pools follow Summer Play Program hours. Fill and drain times vary—please check with staff.
  • Spray Pads: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Supervision Policy:
  • Children under the age of 6 must be supervised by an adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) at all times during Play Program hours. To help preschool age children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy: "For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm's length, supervising the preschoolers' water play and activity."
• Schedule Changes & Alerts:
  • Visit the Where to Play Google Map or Service Alerts for updates.

Youth Centres

The City’s 9 summer youth centres will open for the season on Wednesday, July 2 and operate until August 14. All youth, ages 12 to 16, are invited to drop in for sports and activities or hang out with friends in a friendly environment supervised by fun, qualified leaders.

Youth Centres are free to attend. Unless otherwise stated, hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Monday, August 4).

Youth Centre Locations:

• Confederation –Wâhkôhtowin School (3555 Miyo-Wâhkôhtowin Rd)
• Dundonald - St. Peter School (202 Sumner Crescent)
• Eastview- Pope John Paul School (3035 Arlington Ave.)
• Forest Grove - St. Volodymyr School (302 Kellough Road)
• Silverwood Heights – Silverwood Heights School (403 Silverwood Rd)

MÈ TA WÈ TÀN Youth Centres:

• Holiday Park - St. John School (1205 Avenue N South)
• Pleasant Hill - St. Mary Wellness & Education Centre (327 Avenue N South)
• Westmount - Westmount School (411 Avenue J North)

Special Focus Youth Centres:

• Lakeview (Sports Only) - Lakewood Civic Centre (1635 McKercher Drive)
  Monday to Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday 1:30 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Travelling Summer Play Van:

The summer play van travels to a different location each day with skilled Recreation Leaders who will offer a variety of sports and art activities. Equipment is provided for all activities.

Locations are updated weekly on the Google Where to Hang Map found at saskatoon.ca/youth. The program runs from July 2 to Wednesday, August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4) with operating hours of Monday to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Travelling Skateboard Van & Skateboard Sites 
Youth are also invited to practise boarding with our skilled skateboard leaders who travel to different sites each day. Equipment is provided or you can bring your own deck. Program runs from July 2 to August 14, 2025 (cancelled August 4).

Skateboard leaders are at the following locations at these hours:

• Charlottetown Park (behind Cosmo Civic Centre, 3130 Laurier Drive) - Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Lions Skate Park (next to Riversdale Pool, 622 Spadina Crescent West) - Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Forest Park (adjacent to Centennial High School, 215 Nelson Road) - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Umea Park (behind Lawson Civic Centre, 225 Primrose Drive) - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• W.W. Ashley Park (beside Lathey Pool, 815 Taylor Street) - Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Skateboard sites without the skateboard program include: 
• Lakewood Park (behind Lakewood Civic Centre, 1635 McKercher Road)
• Morris T. Cherneskey Park (beside Shaw Centre, 122 Bowlt Cres)
 

All skateboard sites are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, please call 306-975-3378 or visit www.saskatoon.ca/skateboard.