Brantford FUN Guide
Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of the Brantford FUN guide, where you'll find activities, sports, recreation and programs for all ages!
Review the Spring/Summer 2026 Brantford FUN Guide online (10 MB) or pick up a printed copy at City Hall, one of the City of Brantford Community Centres, Bell Homestead National Historic Site, Brantford Libraries, Walter Gretzky Municipal Golf Course and Learning Centre, TD Civic Centre, Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre or an EarlyON Centre.
The Fall/Winter 2026/27 Brantford FUN Guide arrives Wednesday, August 12, 2026, online and in print.
Brantford FUN Guide Survey
In an ongoing effort to continuously improve how you hear about City of Brantford recreational opportunities, your feedback is very important to us. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to tell us what you think through the letstalkbrantford.ca/RecSurvey. Thank you in advance for taking the time to get involved.
After completing the survey, participants who provide their contact information will automatically be entered into a draw for a chance to win a $50 Brantford Recreation Gift Card.
The contests closes on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be randomly selected and contacted by the email or phone number provided. The prize must be claimed with photo identification at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre located at 254 North Park Street.
How to Register
'Sign in' to register for programs online or 'Create an Account' if it's your first time registering at www.Brantford.ca/ACTIVEnet. If you need help or have any questions, give us a call at 519-759-4150 from Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Important registration dates
New in 2027! The City of Brantford is phasing in a new process that will allow residents of the City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River to register early for 2027 programs, workshhops and swim lessons as per the City of Brantford's Allocation Policy.
Fall 2026 Swim Lessons
- Registration opens to all on Wednesday, September 10, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 program registration (excluding swim lessons)
- City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River residents can register for Winter 2027 programs (excluding swim lessons) on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
- Registration opens to all beginning Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Winter 2027 Swim Lessons
- City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River residents can register for Winter Swim Lessons on Monday, December 7, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
- Registration opens to all beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
Spring 2027 Swim Lessons
- City of Brantford and Six Nations of the Grand River residents can register for Spring Swim Lessons on Monday, March 8, 2027 at 7:30 a.m.
- Registration opens to all beginning Wednesday, March 10, 2027 at 7:30 a.m.
Special Events
To discover a full list of events in Brantford, visit the online calendar.
Parks
Enjoy some leisure time in one of our 20 horticultural parks throughout the city. Each park includes amazing displays of flowers, plants and historic artifacts. There are over 200,000 plants and flowers showcased every year. Learn more about parks in Brantford on our parks page.
Playgrounds
The City of Brantford boasts 60 playgrounds to enjoy across the city. Accessible and inclusive playgrounds are available that feature engineered wood fibre surfaces and paved pathways with ground-based play features for all levels of physical abilities. Discover a park near you!
Trails
Brantford is home to over 70 km of nature trails, with many winding along the serene Grand River, a Canadian Heritage River. Your options are endless as The Hub of Ontario Trails connects you to Hamilton, Port Dover, Cambridge, and beyond. Learn more on our trails page.
Pickleball
The City of Brantford offers pickleball drop-in programs at a variety of locations. Learn more on our Pickleball webpage.
Sports Facilities
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