Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre

Winter’s winding down — let’s send it off in style! ❄️

Join us at Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre on Sunday, March 8 from 1:15–4pm for one last skate before the ice comes out for spring.

⛸️ Family & public skates where you can draw or write on the ice!
🏊 Pool fun (volleyball, water balloons & more!)
🎨 Crafts, face painting, games & photo area
☕ Free hot chocolate

Regular admission and skate rental rates apply. Bring the whole family and celebrate the March Melt with us! 💙 More info: nvrc.ca/MarchMelt

🚧 👟 Flooring replacement work: December 15-21

Crews will be replacing the flooring in the main lobby at Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre next week.

The pool, change rooms, fitness centre, hallway and arena areas will be open, but the main lobby (including the front desk and main entrance doors) will be closed. During this time, please enter through the arena entrance, where a temporary front desk will be set up to assist visitors.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary maintenance.

Slide back to 1975 and join us on Sunday, September 14, from 11am to 5pm, as we celebrate 50 fun-filled years at the Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre!

We’ve got lots of groovy activities planned throughout the day — including a disco skate, big wave swim, dance & fitness classes, and more — all at retro pricing: admission is just 50 cents!

Mark your calendar, bring the family, and help us celebrate five decades of community!
👉 nvrc.ca/karen-magnussen-50-years

The youth are taking of the facility tonight!

🚨 Youth Takeover Alert! 🚨

Get your tickets to our Nearly New Years Youth Event (Ages 10-14) tonight at Karen Magnussen!

Get ready for an epic night of fun at Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre – exclusively for youth ages 10-14! We've got full access to the pool, arena & multi-purpose rooms just for you!

Fri, Dec 27 | 7-9pm | $15
Registration required | Event ID 00341901 | ow.ly/Utbx50UxmIk

What’s happening:

🎶 The arena turns down the lights and takes song requests ALL NIGHT LONG!
🌊 BIG waves and awesome pool contests – get ready to make a splash!
🍫You get a ticket for one item at the concession stand (cash-only – additional items available while supplies last)

The facility will be closed to the public, so only youth participants can access the space.

Bring your little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses for some Halloween fun in Lynn Valley Village on October 31 from 3:30-5pm 🎃 Join us for free, family-friendly fun, including Halloween-themed activities and live entertainment. Don't forget to stop by the the merchants in Lynn Valley Village for trick-or-treating. nvrc.ca/HalloweenLVV2024

🌊💦 Super Soaker Thursdays at Karen Magnussen Wave Pool! 💦🌊

Join us every Thursday this summer from 1-3:30pm for an epic water battle! We've got the water guns, the games and the candy. You bring the energy and your swimsuit! Don't miss out on the fun. Bring your friends and family and make a splash!

Regular admission rates apply. Admission is included with an Active Pass.

Registration for our summer programs, including camps, starts soon! View our summer programs online now: ow.ly/2ttq50RtXWz.

Please note: If you don't have an existing NVRC account, you can create one by calling us at 604-987-7529, visiting your nearest NVRC facility, or using our online form. New account requests made online may take up to two days to process, so requests should be submitted well in advance of registration day. Learn more: nvrc.ca/registration

It's youth swim at the wave pool tomorrow night!
Youth 10-14yrs will have the pool to all to themselves as we turn up the waves and turn up the tunes! 🌊🌊🌊 So grab your goggles, bring your friends, and make a splash.
Regular admission rates apply. Free with an Active Pass. https://ow.ly/u7SA50QEbJP

Registration for our spring programs starts soon!

Mark your calendar! 🗓️ Registration for our spring programs starts soon. nvrc.ca/registration

Registration for Sandpiper preschool begins at 9am on Saturday, February 10.

NVRC operates three licensed preschools: Lonsdale, Delbrook & Sandpiper. Our preschools provide a fun, nurturing environment where children can discover and grow through play! Registration for 2024/2025 classes begins online on Saturday, Feb 10 at 9am. nvrc.ca/preschool

If you have questions about Lonsdale Preschool, attend their open house on Saturday, Feb 10, from 10-11am. You can take a tour of the space, meet the teachers and get your questions answered.