Neighbourhood Associations

Neighbourhood Associations (NA's) are volunteer committees that work in cooperation with the City of Brantford to improve the quality of life in their community. Each NA organizes and promotes recreation and leisure to area residents.

There are currently 24 active NA's in the city offering a variety of activities:

View the Neighbourhood Associations boundary map.

Old-Fashioned Fun in the Park

The City of Brantford in partnership with the Neighbourhood Hub team will be offering some old-fashioned fun in the park this summer! Join the team for free classic outdoor games including Tin Can Cricket, bocce ball, corn hole, croquet and much more in Brantford's beautiful park spaces, geared to children and youth ages 5 and over. Locations and times are subject to change without notice. This program is offered Monday to Friday from July 15 to August 23, 2024. All activities listed below may be modified or cancelled in the event of poor weather such as smog, heat warnings, thunder, lightening or rain. 

Schedule
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.     Old-fashioned games and free lemonade (July 31 and August 14) at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Road    
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tin Can Cricket at Central Public School and Park, 135 George Street Tin Can Cricket at Recreation Park, 258 Nelson Street Tin Can Cricket at Robert Moore Park, 115 Albion Street   Bocce ball under the willow tree at City View Park, 184 Terrace Hill Street
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tin Can Cricket at Parsons Park, 160 Ontario Street Tin Can Cricket at Holmedale Park, 331 Grand River Avenue Tin Can Cricket at Princess Anne Park, 17 Helen Avenue Tin Can Cricket at Devon Down Park, 70 Abigail Avenue Tin Can Cricket, croquet and corn hole at Lynden Hills Park, 363 Brantwood Park Road

Save the date!

Weekly participants are invited to join us for a very special evening of old-fashioned fun with a Tin Can Cricket tournament and free picnic on Monday, August 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mohawk Park (51 Lynnwood Drive). All ages are welcome.

For more information or to ask questions please call Jenna at 519-759-4150 ext. 5825. 

Neighbourhood Hub Random Acts of Play (R.A.P.)

The City of Brantford in partnership with the Neighbourhood Hub Random Acts of Play (R.A.P.) team to offer fun in the park this summer! Join the team for free high energy games, activities, crafts, non-competitive sports and adventure geared to children and youth ages 5 and over. Locations and times are subject to change without notice. This program is offered Monday to Friday from July 8 to August 23, 2024. All activities listed below may be modified or cancelled in the event of poor weather such as smog, heat warnings, thunder, lightening or rain. 

Random Acts of Play schedule
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.     Preston Park, 275 Dufferin Avenue    
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Charlie Ward Park, 220 Darling Street Parsons Park, 160 Ontario Street Princess Anne Park, 17 Helen Avenue Tutela Park, 160 Erie Avenue Recreation Park, 258 Nelson Street
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Robert Moore Park, 115 Albion Street Central Public School and Central Public Park, 135 George Street   Central Public School and Central Public Park, 135 George Street Recreation Park, 258 Nelson Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Orchard Park, 29 Brisbane Boulevard   Spring Street Buck Park, 59 Spring Street  

For more information or to ask questions please call Kyndra at 519-759-4150 ext. 5434. 

Leaf and snow removal program

The Neighbourhood Alliance of Brantford has partnered with the City of Brantford to provide neighbours in need of help raking leaves and/or shovelling snow with neighbouring volunteers. If you, or someone you know, is a senior (65 or older) or has a medical condition or disability and needs help, or you are someone willing to volunteer your time or in need of community service hours, you can send your Neighbourhood Association a message through their Facebook page using the links provided below, email neighbourhoodassociations@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 ext.5070.

Neighbourhood Associations

Active Neighbourhood Associations

View the Neighbourhood Associations boundary map.
How to get involved in a local Neighbourhood Association
Neighbourhood Association members play a very big role in the success of a healthy and vibrant community. It is as simple as becoming a member or volunteering to help with programs and special events. You can also ask about becoming a member of your NA's executive committee. It will give you a chance to get to know your neighbours and have your voice heard. Call us at 519-759-4150, ext. 5070 for more information on how to volunteer for a Neighbourhood Association. 
How to start a neighbourhood association
If your area does not have an NA and you would like to learn more, call us or email us. You can apply and fill out our application form.

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