People playing pickleball

Drop-in programs are unstructured physical activities that are open to all levels and abilities. All drop-in programs are held at the West Lincoln Community Centre, at 177 West Street in Smithville. Find details about each program below. Interested in booking the gymnasium or community rooms? Visit our Book a Facility page.

Facility etiquette

Please follow our facility etiquette to help keep the gymnasium safe and enjoyable for everyone. Staff may ask participants to leave if facility etiquette guidelines are not being met.

  • Indoor shoes only in gymnasium
  • Locker rooms are available for use
  • No food or drink allowed in the gymnasium except water
  • No horseplay, swearing, boisterous activity or noise pollution
  • Facility users must put gym equipment away after use
  • Drop-In registration begins 10 minutes prior to scheduled time
  • NO ENTRY to gymnasium prior to scheduled time
  • Facility users must treat each other and staff with respect
  • Discrimination and/or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal from the Community Centre

Drop-in fees

Participants have the option of paying a single use drop-in fee or purchasing a discount card.

Adults (18+): $6 per visit or $50 discount card (10 visits)

Child/Youth: $4 per visit or $25 discount card (10 visits)

Family*: $16 per visit or $134 discount card (10 visits)

Older Adults (55+): $4 per visit or $34 discount card (10 visits)

*Family drop-in fee is a maximum of 2 adults and 4 children for $16/visit

Drop-in programs

2025 Drop-in Waiver: All participants, including children and adults, must complete the annual Drop-in Waiver form once per year to participate. The form must be signed by a parent/guardian if the participant is under 18. Drop-In Waivers are available at the Community Centre or online.

Contact: Questions about a drop-in programs can be directed to Community Services at 905-957-3346 ext. 4688 or recreation@westlincoln.ca.

Cancellations: Please note that drop-in programs may be cancelled due to holidays, special events or facility needs. Please check the program schedule or Community Centre Reception for updates and information on program cancellations.

Fall drop-in programs are set to begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025!

Program Schedule

Family open gym (max 30)

Unstructured drop-in play for families. Children/youth under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (18+) who remains in the gym to participate with their children. Activities and equipment will be monitored to provide a safe environment. Drop-in fees apply to everyone.

Fridays: 4:30 to 6 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)

Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Pickleball 18+ (max 30)

Please attend these programs as they best fit your level of play. Play must be inclusive and respectful. These are non-instructional drop-in programs.

Pickleball: 

  • Mondays: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Mondays: 6 to 8 p.m. (until August 30, 2025)
  • Tuesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. (until August 30, 2025)
  • Tuesdays: 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Wednesdays: 1 to 3 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Thursdays: 1 to 3 p.m. 
  • Saturdays: 9 to 11 a.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Saturdays: 3 to 5 p.m. (until August 30, 2025)
  • Saturdays: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)

Beginner Pickleball:

  • Mondays: 3 to 5 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Fridays: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)

Advanced Pickleball:

  • Mondays: 1 to 3 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)
  • Fridays: 2 to 4 p.m. (beginning September 2, 2025)

Older adult social 55+ (free)

Drop-in for casual activities and socialization. Coffee, cards, crokinole, table tennis and conversation. Attendees must be inclusive and respectful.

Fridays: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Ukulele jam session 55+ (free)

Drop-in for a non-instructional ukulele jam session. Bring your own uke and jam out with your friends. All levels are welcome.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Youth open gym (max 25)

Drop in for gym fun with friends facilitated by Recreation Staff. Adults are not permitted to participate, but may stay to watch.

Tuesdays: 4:30 to 6 p.m. (ages 9-17)

Thursdays*: 4:30 to 6 p.m. (ages 9-12) and 6 to 7:30 p.m. (ages 13-17)

Fridays: 6 to 7:30 p.m. (ages 9-12) and 7:30 to 9 p.m. (ages 13-17)

*Thursday's youth open gym sessions are free, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of West Lincoln.

Walking track (free)

Srping/summer (April to September): Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday closed.

Fall/winter (September to April): Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.