The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre

The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre

The New Generation Youth Recreation Centre is located in Toronto's York Region and is one of the city's Enhanced Youth Spaces (EYS); it also features two indoor pickleball courts with permanent lines and portable nets, which are available for a one-time fee. In addition, the centre is part of the city's sports program, which includes basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton and other group activities. Specifically, basketball is on the city's list of sign-up and visit programs, and youth can practice and play basketball at the facility, either through sign-up or as part of open sports programs.

Programs & Activities

1. Registered Sports Activities

• Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton
• Baseball/Softball, Cricket, Cycling, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, and Other

2. Drop-in Sports

• There are specific programs offered at no cost for children and teens, including basketball, badminton, and volleyball

3. Youth Recreation & Other Programs

• Programs in cooking, urban dance, design, entrepreneurship, and life skills

Key Features & Amenities

• Number of pickleball courts: There are two indoor courts with permanent lines and portable nets, and a one-time fee is required to use them.
• Restrooms: This is mentioned in the complex details, but the lack of emphasis on other facilities indicates that no other specific information has been released.
• Parking: Municipal recreation centers usually have parking (or near public parking).
• Locker rooms and showers: Common in complexes with sports facilities (such as pickleball or swimming).
• Air conditioning, cooling/heating systems: Common, especially in indoor spaces.
• Lockers, equipment rentals, coaches, spectator stands: Some centers provide these services for sports such as basketball, volleyball.
• Green space, buffet, water cooler: Depending on the design, some surrounding open spaces or multi-purpose halls may have these facilities.

How To Book

1. On the Parks & Recreation Facilities Booking page, you'll find options for "One-time" and "Seasonal or Sports League" bookings.
2. For quick bookings: Venues such as pools, fields, and halls can be booked for one-day events (e.g., meetings, photo shoots, parties).
3. Bookings for leagues or recurring events are also possible.

Online Booking Scheduling Rules

• Sports space reservations are available from 14 days to 3 days in advance of the event date (depending on the space). Some pick-up fields may be booked from the same day to 7 days in advance.

Location & Accessibility & Contact & Support

1. Full Address: 2694 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON, M6M 1V1, Canada

2. Contact Number: 416-984-4512

3. Hours:

• Weekdays (Monday to Sunday): 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

4. Nearby Subway or Bus Station:

• Bus: 32, 32A, 32D, 332, 941
• Subway: Line 1
• Train: GO Transit (UP) Line

5. Email: shane.marshall[at]toronto[dot]ca

FAQs

Is pre-registration required to use the center's facilities?

Yes, most classes and programs require online or in-person registration, but some drop-in activities are also possible without registration.

Does the center have parking for clients?

Yes, limited parking is available around the complex; also, access by bus and metro is recommended for easier access.