Recreational Facilities

​Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Spray Pad is Newmarket's first fully accessible spray pad located on Sawmill Valley near Terry Fox Public School.

The Elman W. Campbell Museum is located in the historic Main Street district and is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history and tradition of the community, as the museum has a collection of many artifacts specific to Newmarket. Take a walk through the history of Newmarket, all in one place!

The Gorman Pool is a seasonal facility - a favourite among residents for open air swimming in the summer. The Gorman Pool is an outdoor heated pool and a popular summer facility open from the end of June until the beginning of September. It is a graduated depth pool to a maximum of five feet.

The Magna Centre is a state-of the art recreation complex and is one of the most significant and exciting initiatives in the Town's history. This new complex is the largest in Newmarket and features an Olympic-sized and three NHL-sizes arenas, a 25-metre community pool and 21-metre learning pool, a Fitness Centre and Studio, a full-sized gymnasium and walking track and three multi-purpose rooms. It is indeed an extraordinary complex for a community striving to be well beyond the ordinary.

Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall holds a variety of Town programs in the halls and rooms located in the community centre. These halls and rooms are also available for rent for banquets, parties and meetings.

The Newmarket Public Library features a collection of over 175,000 items - including bestsellers, magazines, audio books, DVDs, language kits and materials for individuals with special needs. The library has a children's services department, and offers a wide-range of fun and unique programs for children of all ages, and adults too (such as the popular Jane Austen Book Club).

The Recreation Youth Centre is open year-round and provides social and recreational programs to youth and their families, with focus on youth ages 12 to 17, but with opportunities for children under 12 and young adults 18+. The Recreation Youth Centre features a unique 10,000 sq. ft. indoor skateboard park that provides classes and clinics for all levels of abilities, special events and special times for younger skaters and bladers.

The Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place has a welcome reception area, a large craft centre, a woodworking shop, an elaborate games room, a computer room with internet access, a health service room, a comfortable library and lounge, and much more. The thriving membership and variety of activities, numerous clubs, special events, dances and entertainment for seniors in Newmarket make this facility a destination of choice amongst the senior community. Among the most popular activities are the day and extended trips on luxury coaches.