NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ORILLIA
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The City of Orillia has increased all drop-in recreation programs to full capacity in response to the recent provincial direction easing COVID-19 restrictions in most public settings where proof of vaccination is required.
“We are very excited to be providing full-capacity access to the Orillia Recreation Centre for the first time since it opened in October 2020. We invite everyone to 'Join the Fun' with a variety of great drop-in recreation programs available at all our recreation facilities. Please note that although capacity limits have been increased, popular drop-in programs may reach their respective full capacity and space is available on a first-come, first-served basis,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.
Previously during the pandemic, visitors to the city’s recreation centres had to pre-register for all drop-in recreation programs. Pre-registration for drop-in programs is no longer required, except for drop-in skate activities.
Drop-in skate participants have two options: frequent drop-in skate participants should purchase skate punch cards at the Orillia Recreation Centre to receive a discount and to avoid the pre-registration requirement. Single visit drop-in skate participants must pre-register online at orillia.ca/sun.
Visitors are reminded to come prepared for their drop-in program with proof of full vaccination along with photo identification stating their full name and date of birth each time they enter the facility.
Masks must still be worn in the facility, unless participating in physical exercise. Common amenities including showers, lockers, and change rooms are now available for use throughout the day at the Orillia Recreation Centre and Rotary Place.
Fun Pass holders can take full advantage of the city’s drop-in schedule at the Orillia Recreation Centre. Pass holders can plan their day around instructor-led fitness programs, the newly updated aquatics schedule, or drop-in at any time during regular operating hours to enjoy the fitness centre and track.
For a current schedule of all drop-in programs offered by the City of Orillia, please visit orillia.ca/active. Customer Service staff are available to assist you in-person at the Orillia Recreation Centre or by phone at 705-325-4386, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information about the city’s recreation drop-in programs, please contact Jack Mair, Recreation Program Supervisor, at [email protected].
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