Oak Bay Recreation Centre – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 24, 2025
Join us for a full day of fun as we celebrate 50 years of recreation, connection, and community.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre is turning 50! Since opening its doors on October 24, 1975, the Centre has been a pillar of recreation and community life in the heart of Oak Bay and Victoria.
Over the past five decades, the Centre has grown into a dynamic facility offering something for everyone, from swimming and skating to tennis, fitness, and cultural programming. With a pool, arena, indoor sports field, tennis bubbles, fitness centre, multipurpose rooms, and a restaurant, it’s been a place where memories are made, and community thrives.
Event Schedule (Friday, October 24, 2025):
- 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – 70s Aquafit (Pool)
- 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Free Fitness Class with Jazzercise Oak Bay (Indoor Sports Field)
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Open House: cake cutting, coffee & tea, time capsule opening, archives display, photo slideshow, Wall of Fame presentation (Sportsview Lounge)
- 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Family Fun Zone: Bouncy Castle and game stations (Indoor Sports Field) *Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. – Discounted Court Time – $5.00 (1975 pricing) (Indoor Tennis Bubble – Courts 1–4) *Phone Reception at 250-595-7946 to book.
- 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – 70s Pro-D Day Everyone Welcome Swim (Pool)
- 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. – 70s Pro-D Day Everyone Welcome Skate (Arena)
- 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – 70s Music Trivia Night (Sportsview Lounge) (Drop-in with food and beverage available to order off the menu)
- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – 70s Everyone Welcome Swim (Pool)
- 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. – 70s Stick & Puck / Everyone Welcome Skate (Arena)
** Schedule subject to change.
With 1975-inspired admission prices all day long!
And the fun doesn’t stop there; festivities will continue all weekend long!
Share your memories! As part of the celebration, we invite you to contribute to our Digital Memory Book and share your favourite moments from over the years at Oak Bay Recreation Centre.
Filming Notice:
Please note that filming will be taking place during the 50th Anniversary Celebration (October 24–26). If you do not wish to be filmed, kindly speak with a staff member.