Stride Place Hours

SUMMER Stride Place  RECEPTION Hours:
June: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 9pm, Weekends: Closed  (Exception: Saturday June 7 & 14: 8am- 12:30pm)
July: Monday to Friday: 10am – 6pm & Weekends: Closed
August: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10am – 6pm, Tuesday: 10am – 9pm & Weekends: Closed

SUMMER Stride Place FACILITY Hours:
June through August: Monday – Sunday: 5:35am – 10pm

Stride Place Closed: Tuesday July 1, Monday August 4 & Monday September 1
Canada Day July 1: Pool, Reception, Office, Fitness Centre & Ice Arenas are all Closed – Open for Canada Day Festivities only

Shindleman Aquatic Centre June Schedule

Shindleman Aquatic Centre Schedule beginning June 2, 2025

Splash Island Waterpark opens June 2nd all Public Swim times will be located there until September 1 2025

Shindleman will still be offering some Toonie Swims, Family Swim, Fitness Swims, Public Shallow Water Swims and Aquafit during the month of June.
Schedules can change without notice always check the online schedule

Shindleman pool will be CLOSED for maintenance June 28 – July 27

Canada Day 2025

canada day 2025

Come Celebrate Canada Day at Stride Place

Pancake Breakfast by the Portage Rotary Club 9am – 11am
Kids Bike Decorating Competition Judging at 10:30am
* 3 Categories: 5 & under, 6-9 and 10-14 years
Opening Ceremonies 11:30am -12pm
Cake Cutting 12pm
Main Stage Entertainment: 12:15pm – 4pm
Kid’s Play Zone: 12pm – 4pm
Fundraising BBQ by the Bear Clan – Bear Necessities 11am – 2pm
Stride Place Events from 9am-4pm are RAIN OR SHINE


Splash Island: Public Swimming 12pm – 5:30pm
Fireworks Dusk (approx. 11:00pm)

Kid’s Bike Decorating Competition Information:

  • 3 categories:   5 & under  |  6-9  |  10-14
  • WESTSIDE PARKING LOT westside parking lot
  • Bikes ready by 10:15AM –  there will be room before hand to decorate, if needed
  • Judging at 10:30AM
  • BIKE PARADE AFTER JUDGING
  • NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
  • NO SPECIFIC THEME – JUST HAVE FUN!
  • RAIN OR SHINE

Upcoming Swimming Lessons

Summer Swimming Lessons begin July 2025 at Splash Island

Lifesaving Society’s Parent & Tot though advanced level classes available!

Registration begins Wednesday June 11 at 8:30am Online Only  or 1pm (June 11) at Stride Place Reception 204-857-7772

Know which level to enroll into?
PRRA offers a free swim assessment to determine what level to enter, call the PRRA Reception at 204-857-7772 to set up a time.

< PRRA Swimming Lesson Information
< Lifesaving Society Lesson Information

PRRA Free SUMMER Public Skate

summer public skating posterFREE Summer Public Skating 

* Public Skating
* Family Skating
* Senior 50+ Skate & Sticks n Pucks
* Youth Sticks n Pucks
* Tiny Tots Skating

Please click here for the latest arena schedules

* All youth under 18 years MUST WEAR A HELMET on the ice.
* Schedules are subject to change without notice, please check the online schedule.

Crescent Lake Kayak Rentals

Kayak rentals

The PRRA is offering Crescent Lake Kayak Rentals

  • Hourly rental includes the kayak, paddles and life jackets.
  • Single & double kayaks available
  • Monday June 2 until  Sunday October 5th 2025
  • $20 /initial hour & $10 /additional hour

Free to Use: Pickle Ball Paddles with Balls and Disc Golf Discs, cash deposits may be required.

Book your kayak at Stride Place Reception or Splash Island Reception, for more information call the PRRA at 204-857-7772

Stride Place Reception Hours:
June 2 – 30: Monday to Friday: 8:30-9, Saturday & Sunday: Closed
July 2 – 31: Monday to Friday: 10-6 & Weekends: Closed
August: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 10-6, Tuesday: 10-9, Weekends: Closed & Closed Monday August 4

Splash Island Reception Hours:
June 2 – 27: Monday, Thursday & Friday 4-7, Saturday: 11-5 & Sunday 12-5
June 28 – July 27: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 12-7:30, Wednesday & Thursday: 12-5:30, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30-7
July 28 – August 24: Monday & Friday: 1-8, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 1-5:30, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30-7
August 25 – September 1: Monday & Friday: 12-8, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12-5:30, Saturday & Sunday: 9:30-7, Monday September 1: 12-5

PRRA Day Camps 2025

SUMMER IS COMING!

A place for fun, friendship and adventure!
Kids ages 5-12 have 9 exciting weeks to explore their creativity, develop skills and learn…. all while having a great time!
Offering 2 weeks for 4 year olds.

2025 Registration Form – PDF
Summer Day Camp Information – link
Funding Opportunities Information – PDF

Register  online now or by calling 204-857-7772 or in-person at Stride Place reception