Recreation Youth Centre and Indoor Skate Park

Welcome to the Recreation Youth Centre & Indoor Skate Park, also known as the RYC! This centre offers children and youth a safe and welcoming place to hang out with friends and participate in as much or as little as they like. The RYC is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational registered programs and drop-ins.

When visiting the RYC, find an activity that suits your interests. Whether it be learning a new recipe in one of our cooking classes, joining a basketball game in our gymnasium drop-ins, socializing with friends while playing skee-ball, or hanging out in our Lounge with a game of Mario Kart – the possibilities are endless!

Be sure to also check out our 10,000 sq. ft. Indoor Skate Park which includes ledges, stairs, rails, boxes, ramps and banks. This unique park provides a great experience for all, no matter what your skate ability. Both group and private lessons are offered by highly skilled instructors to help you reach your goals and master a new skill. Read more about our lesson offerings below!

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Hours of operation and location

Located at 56 Charles Street. Please see the drop-in schedules for the most up to date hours of operation

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Drop-in program information

The Gymnasium and Indoor Skate Park are open for birthyear-specific drop-in sessions. Pre-registration is not available. 

Our Lobby is also open during hours of operation for all ages. Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Bubble Hockey, Skee-Ball, Pool, Nintendo Switch and various Board Games available.

Frequently asked questions

Youth events

Skateboard and scooter lessons

The RYC offers small group lessons for all skateboard and scooter riders of any skill level. Not sure what level you are at? Review Skateboard and Scooter Lessons 101 for an idea as to where you should start. 

We also offer Private Lessons for any skill level! Please note, any Private Lesson can be converted to a Semi-Private Lesson. For more information please contact youthcentre@newmarket.ca or 905-953-5300 ext. 2828.

Youth registered programs

Whether you’re interested in skateboard or scooter lessons, sport programs, art programs, science or technology workshops, culinary classes, or leadership courses, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

Click the tile below for all of our registered program information.

Rentals and school trips

Looking for a place to celebrate your birthday, host team-building activities or just hang out with a group of friends? We've got your party needs covered! Click the tile below for more information.

We've also got your next school trip covered! Get your students active and give them a brain break during the school day with a 2-hour visit to the RYC. Ride around our indoor skate park, get active in our gymnasium, hangout in our lobby with a variety of table games, and gain access to a lunchroom!