City of Dawson Parks & Recreation

City of Dawson Parks & Recreation The official page for the City of Dawson Parks and Recreation department. We share information about programs, services, schedules, and services.

For general updates and notices, follow City of Dawson, call 993-7400, or [email protected] City of Dawson Recreation Department provides recreation & leisure programming for Dawson residents. Recreation Programming is offered both through the Rec Department, and by community volunteers and groups. If you have a recreation program you would like to run, contact the Rec Department at 993-2353.

Today is our last day for the swimming pool! Join us for a leisurely dip, or join in the fun at the BIG SPLASH, 1 to 5pm...
09/13/2026

Today is our last day for the swimming pool!
Join us for a leisurely dip, or join in the fun at the BIG SPLASH, 1 to 5pm today. Free to participate. Pool games and prizes.

We want to thank everyone on our own team who made the year possible, including the support from our City of Dawson Public Works department, contractors, and our hard-working operations crew who keep the pool safely running and open throughout the summer.

🇨🇦 Happy Labour Day! 🇨🇦Today we celebrate the workers whose dedication and contributions help our community thrive.Pleas...
09/07/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Labour Day! 🇨🇦

Today we celebrate the workers whose dedication and contributions help our community thrive.

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labour Day.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you on Tuesday!

** ONE WEEK LEFT FOR THE DAWSON CITY SWIMMING POOL! **Our pool is still open. Come by for your last lengths or dip in th...
09/06/2026

** ONE WEEK LEFT FOR THE DAWSON CITY SWIMMING POOL! **

Our pool is still open. Come by for your last lengths or dip in the pool before we shut it down for the winter months.

A reminder that the pool is open this afternoon, Sunday, September 6 for a special opening.

We'll then we open most of the week with opportunities for lanes, aquafit and more.

Last day of operations will be on Sunday, September 13. This will include our FREE EVENT from 1 to 3pm - THE BIG SPLASH - pool games, prizes, and fun, to wrap up the season with a cannonball.

We hope you'll join us at the pool!

Exciting news for local organizers and community groups!The City of Dawson is now accepting Community Grant applications...
09/04/2026

Exciting news for local organizers and community groups!

The City of Dawson is now accepting Community Grant applications for September intake.

If you have an initiative, event, or project that enriches our community, we want to hear from you! 🙂

Instructor Hugo Turpin is back with a new 12 week series of family karate. Learn discipline, improve your fitness, build...
09/03/2026

Instructor Hugo Turpin is back with a new 12 week series of family karate. Learn discipline, improve your fitness, build confidence and enjoy family fun!

Every Saturday from 1-2pm in the Robert Service School gymnasium. September 12th - November 28th.

Classes are open to ages 6+, and while parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their children, it is not mandatory. Adults who have no children but would like to learn Karate themselves are also welcomed to sign up.

$140 for 12 sessions.

Registration is now open online at cityofdawson.ca/p/programming
Call or register online today.

Calling all winter recreation programmers!Do you have a sport or activity you would like to share with Dawson community?...
09/02/2026

Calling all winter recreation programmers!

Do you have a sport or activity you would like to share with Dawson community? We are looking for individuals interested in hosting programs between September 16, 2026, and May 31, 2027.

Heads up, gym users! We will be performing maintenance this Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
08/31/2026

Heads up, gym users! We will be performing maintenance this Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall is in the air, and school is back in and the pool is still open. That includes today (Saturday, August 29) and SUND...
08/29/2026

Fall is in the air, and school is back in and the pool is still open. That includes today (Saturday, August 29) and SUNDAY. August 30.

We plan to have the pool open until September 13 this year, so get your swims in while you still can!

🌻 Congratulations to this year’s Best Yard Award winners!🏡 Best Residential - June Mather 🏢 Best Business / Non-Resident...
08/29/2026

🌻 Congratulations to this year’s Best Yard Award winners!

🏡 Best Residential - June Mather

🏢 Best Business / Non-Residential - Peabody’s Shop

🌿 Best Out of Town - Tina Green and Susan Hermann

🌸 Most Improved - Hair Cabaret

♻️ Best Garbage Hutch - Gigi Bigras

And a special shout-out to Blake R Cameron who was in charge of both flowers Peabody's and Hair Cabaret.

Thank you for helping make Dawson more beautiful, colourful, and welcoming! Your hard work and creativity are truly appreciated. Congratulations to all the winners! 🎉👏

Address

1085 Front Street
Dawson City, YT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18679937400

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