Dovercourt Recreation Association recognizes the struggles parents of children with special needs can face when looking for programs and services. All parents want their child to feel included and valued, and it can be challenging to find access to an affordable program that sets the child up for […]
KT got a sneak peek at Dovercourt Recreation Centre’s expansion last week and by all accounts it’s already proving to be a very positive addition to the building, which has been part of the Westboro landscape for over thirty years. The new space consists of a “concierge desk,” […]
It’s March and as Dovercourt’s winter session heads into the final stretch, they’re looking forward to sunlight, warmth — and spring programs! In Dovercourt’s unique afterschool program, kids have the opportunity to do so much: to make new friends, create crafts, practice performing arts, learn new sports, and […]
Whether you’re expecting a baby, cuddling a newborn or chasing a toddler, Dovercourt Recreation Centre has dynamic pre- and postnatal fitness programs, events and workshops just for you! If you’re an expectant mom, participating in quality prenatal programming has shown to result in better pregnancies, including less weight […]
January marks a busy month at Dovercourt Recreation Centre as winter programs get underway! Fitness classes are offered all day and include group fitness, aquafit, yoga, pilates, spinning as well as unique programs such as TRX, hula hooping, aerial yoga, exercise for chronic health conditions, stand up paddleboard […]
Submitted by Kathy Bell – This will get your tail wagging: Halloween gets a head-start at Hintonburg Park with Ottawa’s Halloween Dog Parade on Saturday, October 20. It promises to be a howling good time. Fidos from all over the city will be pawing their way to Hintonburg […]
Dovercourt is not like other recreation centres, but many may not be sure why. Dovercourt operates through an agreement with the City of Ottawa that saves the taxpayer money and gives them autonomy to suit the needs of its community. Dovercourt treasures that independence, generating over 95% of […]
By Anne Boys-Hope – You could call it the field of dreams. The land at the corner of Dovercourt and Roosevelt Avenues was once a swamp that was transformed into a park and became the site of a small community centre and finally, a recreation centre called Dovercourt. […]
By Andrea Tomkins – Taking a turn around an outdoor rink is a favourite winter pastime for many Kitchissippi residents, yet many don’t know the ice isn’t maintained by city staff. It is, in fact, a small army of volunteers who do the work. Recruits come and go, […]
By Andrea Tomkins – I made a swishing sound as I walked to Dovercourt Recreation Centre. I wore the warmest clothing I owned, including a thick pair of ski pants, a long down-filled puffy coat with the hood drawn up, and four layers of clothing underneath it, not […]
Photos by Ellen Bond – Dovercourt’s annual Winter Carnival is a tradition for many local families. A bump in the temperature on Saturday January 20 meant that attendees were able to relax and enjoy themselves without the fear of frostbite, but it also meant that skating conditions weren’t […]
We all know that swimming lessons are the optimal way to encourage water safety as well as being a fantastic fitness option during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. In fact, aquatic activities are great for the whole family and one of the city’s best options for […]
By Jared Davidson – After an eight-year hiatus, Music in the Park will resume its annual showcase outside Dovercourt Recreation Centre on June 10. The event started as a way to give young people in the Kitchissippi area an opportunity to perform. School bands were invited to Kiwanis […]
We all know that swimming lessons are the optimal way to encourage water safety as well as being a fantastic fitness option during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. In fact, aquatic activities are great for the whole family and one of the city’s best options for […]
By Shaun Markey – A quick, midmorning stroll through the Dovercourt Recreation Centre is all the evidence one needs to conclude that this multi- purpose facility is a busy place – very busy. On this day, like all days apparently, it appears to the casual observer that every […]
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