Holiday hours for City offices and recreation facilities

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed December 15, 2017 12:00 PM

The City of Nanaimo reminds residents to check the Parks and Recreation public schedules on the City's website for updated information on holiday swimming, skating and drop-in gym sessions. As well, all City recreation facilities and offices will be closed on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25), Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26) and New Year's Day (Monday, January 1), with the exception of special Boxing Day and New Years Day swimming and skating sessions. In addition to these closures, Bowen Recreation Centre will be closed on Sunday, December 24 and the gymnasium in the Oliver Woods Community Centre will be closed for gym floor maintenance and painting December 17 through December 29.

"Take a moment with your friends and family this holiday season to be active," says Elizabeth Williams, Manager of Recreation Services, "The City offers a variety of swimming, skating and drop-in fitness sessions and our parks are open year-round to enjoy Nanaimo's natural beauty."

Other City offices including City Hall, the Service and Resource Centre, Public Works and the Parks Yard will be closed Christmas Day (Monday, December 25), Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26), and New Year's Day (Monday, January 1).

Information on Parks and Recreations events such as Skate with Santa, Winter Wonderland skating, Swim with Santa, Christmas Bird Count, public schedules and more can be found at at www.nanaimo.ca.

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