RECREATION

Community Facilities
Sports Groups
Youth Groups
Summer Programs
Winter Programs

Active in Gandercommunity facilities

Parks & Playgrounds
Ballparks
Tennis Courts
Gym
Walking Trails
Golf Course and Driving Range
Gander Curling Club
Airport Nordic Ski Club
Peyton's Pins Bowling
Gander Rod and Gun Club
Skateboard Park
Swimming Pools




Parks and Playgrounds

Gander Field Complex
The Mighty Gander River Trail
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park
Little Harbour Day Park
Jonathan's Pond Park
Square Pond Park
Playgrounds

Ballparks

In addition to the ballfields located in the Field Complex, a fourth softball diamond is located at the corner of Magee Road and Raynham Avenue. As well, the Town of Gander has 2 soccer pitches located behind Gander Academy with access to the field and parking area from Sullivan Avenue. These fields are designed to facilitate a number of functions such as; local soccer leagues, rugby, touch football, and a variety of other community and school based activities




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Tennis Courts

The two Tennis Courts are located in the Gander Field Complex. Click here to see a blueprint of the Gander Field Complex.

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Gym

CFB 9 WING Gander Facilities

The Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander facilities are located off James Boulevard near Gander International Airport. The Base contains a wide variety of recreational facilities including a swimming pool, tennis court, softball pitch, squash courts, gymnasium and weight room.

Contact Information
709-256-1703 ext. 1409

Gander Academy

This K-6 school has a well equipped gymnasium, that is used for many activities for all ages.

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Walking Trails

The Mighty Gander River Trail
Thomas Howe Demonstration Forest
Cobb's Pond Rotary Park
Little Harbour Day Park
Jonathan's Pond Park
Square Pond Park

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Gander Golf Course and Driving Range

Overlooking Gander Lake is a scenic 18-hole golf course. The course offers a combination of long, flat fairways and others which are short, steep, and very deceptive. The course is fun and challenging for all caliber golfers. To practice your swing, a driving range is available on the Gander Bay Road. It is approximately 274.3m (300yd) in length in a peaceful country setting allowing you to concentrate and relax.

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Gander Curling Club

The Gander Curling Club is located on Airport Boulevard and has four sheets of ice for the sports minded curler. A beautiful club, which also has a lounge and dance floor, the Gander Curling Club hosts many bonspiels which are available for participation throughout the season.

Contact Information
709-256-7676

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Airport Nordic Ski Club

Located 3 km west of Gander on the TCH, the Airport Nordic Ski Club has 16 km of groomed trails suitable for all levels of skiers and snowshoers and 6 km of ungroomed snowshoe trails. Three kilometres of trails are lighted for night skiing. Skiers can purchase memberships or pay day use fees.

Contact Information
Nick Soper
709-651-2926

www.airportnordic.ca

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Peyton's Pins

Located in the centre of town, Peyton's Pins is host to a five (5) pin, six (6) lane facility.

Contact Information
709-651-2695

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Gander Rod and Gun Club

Located just off the Trans Canada Highway heading east toward St. John’s, the Rod and Gun Club provides a place for you to improve your marksmanship.

Contact Information
Dylan Driscoll
709-256-2823

 




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Skateboard Park

For the skateboard enthusiast who likes to grind and perform tricks, Gander has an outdoor skateboard park. Located on Elizabeth Drive, this park has a Quarter Pipe, Pyramid, Grind Rail and much more!

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Swimming Pools

Arts and Culture Centre
Located in the Arts and Culture Centre is a 25-meter long Olympic-size indoor heated swimming pool, with viewing area.

Contact Information:
Art and Culture Centre Pool
155 Airport Blvd.
Tel: 709-256-1062 (Pool Info) or 709-256-1063 (Life Guard Office)

9 Wing Recreation Centre
Indoor heated swimming pool with scheduled aquatic activities.

Contact Informaton:
9 Wing Gander
Washington Dr.
Tel: 709-256-1703 ext. 1409

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