St. John's Summer City Guide 2024

City Council

Mayor

Danny Breen (he/him)

709-576-8477

Mayor@StJohns.ca

Deputy Mayor

Sheilagh O’Leary (she/her)

709-576-8363

SOleary@StJohns.ca

Ward 1 Councillor

Jill Bruce (she/her)

709-576-7144

JBruce@StJohns.ca

Ward 2 Councillor

Ophelia Ravencroft (she/her) 709-576-8243

ORavencroft@StJohns.ca

City Guide

Ward 3 Councillor

Jamie Korab (he/him) 709-576-8643

JKorab@StJohns.ca

Ward 4 Councillor

Tom Davis (he/him) 709-576-8217

TDavis@StJohns.ca

Ward 5 Councillor

Carl Ridgeley (he/him) 709-576-2332

CRidgeley@StJohns.ca

Councillor at Large

Ron Ellsworth (he/him) 709-576-8584

REllsworth@StJohns.ca

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Councillor at Large

Maggie Burton (she/her)

709-576-8286

MBurton@StJohns.ca

Councillor at Large

Sandy Hickman (he/him)

709-576-8045

SHickman@StJohns.ca

Councillor at Large

Debbie Hanlon (she/her)

709-576-8219

DHanlon@StJohns.ca

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Separate Bag for Containers

Aluminum Trays

e.g. pie plates, baking trays & more

Aluminum Cans

e.g. pop cans, beer cans & more

Milk & Juice Cartons

Plastic Trays & Tubs

e.g. butter & sour cream tubs, vegetable & fruit trays

Clamshell Plastic Trays

Take-out foods, sandwich and berry containers

Plastic Food Containers

e.g. ketchup, mustard, yogurt & more

Plastic Toiletries Containers

e.g. shampoo, liquid soap, mouthwash & more

Plastic Cleaning Product Containers

e.g. bleach, liquid laundry detergent, allpurpose cleaner & more

Steel (Tin) Cans

e.g. soup cans, bean cans, tuna cans & more

Tetra Pak Containers

e.g. juice boxes, soup containers & more

Plastic Drink Bottles

e.g. water, pop, liquor & more

For 2024 Waste Collection Schedules visit:

CurbitStJohns.ca/Schedules

Sign Up for Waste Reminders

Available in English, French, Punjabi, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish.

Separate Bag for Papers

Egg Cartons

Cardboard, not styrofoam

Boxboard

e.g. cereal, cracker, detergent boxes, frozen food boxes & more

Take Out Drink Trays

Empty Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Rolls*

*Cardboard inner rolls only

Corrugated Cardboard

Must be in a tied-up blue bag or bundled to no more than 2 ft x 2 ft x 1 ft

Newspaper, Flyers & Junk Mail

Magazines, Catalogues & Phone Books

Writing & Computer Paper

e.g. lined, white, coloured

Envelopes

paper and plastic window envelopes, but not bubble or insulated envelopes

Books Remove hardcovers

Do not put in blue bags: glass, Styrofoam, plastic wrap/bags or wrapping paper.

Our Best Defence Against Litter. Cover Your Garbage.

Yard & Organic Waste

Mulching

There’s no need to rake grass clippings or fallen leaves, just mulch them with your mower. The grass clippings and leaves provide nutrients to the soil and help retain moisture requiring less watering and fertilizer for a healthy lawn. Mow and go and spend your extra time doing the things you enjoy!

Yard Waste

From May to November each year, all yard waste placed at the curb for collection must be in paper yard waste bags. Yard waste bags are collected every second week, on the same day as your recycling.

Paper yard waste bags can also be dropped off at the Residential Drop Off at Robin Hood Bay, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Backyard Composting

The City of St. John’s, in partnership with the MUN Botanical Garden and MMSB, offers FREE basic introductory sessions about backyard composting. Sessions are offered in-person (one hour) and the online session is available at any time. Once completed, St. John’s residents can purchase a reduced-price backyard compost tumbler bin.

2024 in-person sessions take place at the MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, from 1-2 p.m. on:

• April 13

• May 11

• June 8 & 18

• September 7

Online session is available at: Mun.ca/BotanicalGarden/Learn/Composting

Once a course is complete, you will receive a certificate of completion. For more details

CurbitStJohns.ca/Recycle/Yard-Waste and CurbitStJohns.ca/Recycle/Backyard-Composting

2024

The Downtown Pedestrian Mall offers a great opportunity for residents and visitors to explore and enjoy downtown St. John’s. With a variety of shops, galleries and restaurants, there is something for everyone. We encourage all residents and visitors to the City of St. John’s to come and visit this summer.

With support from the Government of Canada, the City of St. John’s, Parks Canada, Metrobus and other Canada Day partners, Canada Day (July 1, 2024) will highlight the many reasons we are proud to call Canada home.

As more event details are confirmed, they will be posted at StJohns.ca

Canada Day Festivities

6 a.m. Sunrise event at Signal Hill

1 p.m. Family fun and entertainment at King George V Park

8 p.m. Concert at Quidi Vidi Lake

10 p.m. Fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake

Should weather conditions not be ideal, the fireworks will be rescheduled for July 2 at 10 p.m.

Know before you go

Hours of operation:

June 20 to September 2, noon to 10 p.m. daily

Road closures:

Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street

The Music @ Concert Series is back for another year! Each concert opens with a youth performer, coordinated through a partnership with the NL Folk Arts Society, and features a diverse lineup of main acts that span many musical genres. Come enjoy some of the finest musical talent St. John’s has to offer.

Music @ Harbourside Park

12:30 p.m. every Friday

July 5 to September 20

Music @ Bannerman weekend concerts

July 27 and August 17

Music @ Bowring weekend concerts

August 10 and August 24

For concert schedule and performer lineups visit: StJohns.ca/Concerts

Downtown Street Cleaning

Street cleaning removes dirt and debris from streets, reduces the amount of debris going into storm sewers and helps prevent damage to infrastructure.

Street Cleaning Schedule

Overnight between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 28 to Friday, September 20, 2024.

Find out when your street will be cleaned:

Map.StJohns.ca/StreetClean

Find out what streets are scheduled for cleaning each night. All streets are listed and shown on a map. The colours indicate if it’s both sides of your street or just one (odd or even house numbers).

Searchable Street List

Search by address or date so you know where and when not to park in an area. Find the list at StJohns.ca/StreetCleaning

Subscribe to Emails

Receive an email, including a map, on the day your street is scheduled for cleaning at StJohns.ca/Subscribe

Not online?

Call Access St. John’s at 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489) to get your street cleaning dates or request a paper copy.

2024 CRUISE SHIP SEASON

The 2024 cruise season is set to be another exceptional year for cruise ship visits to St. John’s. The season starts on May 4, and will see approximately 40 ship arrivals and an estimated 55,000 passengers.

To stay up to date with the 2024 season cruise ship schedule visit StJohns.ca/Cruise

Inclusive Services

We can help provide support to participate in City of St. John’s recreation programs.

Contact us to learn more.

Therapeutic Recreation Referrals

Therapeutic Recreation promotes safe and supportive recreation and leisure opportunities for participants with physical, mental, social or emotional barriers. Participants may be referred by a professional or self-referral.

Attendant Pass

Persons with disabilities who require the support of an attendant to accompany them to events may apply for an attendant pass. Please contact 709-576-4556 for more information.

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

We have equipment that can assist people with disabilities to participate in recreation and leisure activities. Contact us to borrow adaptive equipment free of charge.

Financial Support

Financial support is available for individuals facing financial barriers to participate in City of St. John’s recreation programs. Requests for children and youth are referred to the REAL Program.

Contact us

For more information about any of these programs or services: 709-576-6972

Inclusion@StJohns.ca

Give the Gift of Play

Donate to the REAL Program and support a child in need. Visit StJohns.ca/REAL

The following City parks and playgrounds have accessible and/or inclusive features:

• Ariel Place Park

• Bannerman Park

• Bowring Park

• Canadian Tire Jumpstart Inclusive Playground, Mundy Pond (pictured above)

• Della Drive Park

• Froude Avenue Park

• Galway Village Green Park

• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre

• Larch Park

• Poplar Avenue

• McNiven Place Playground

• Paul Reynolds Community Centre Playground

• Shea Heights Playground

• Southlands Community Centre

• Spruce Meadows Park

Recreation Registration

For the most current programs and services visit

StJohns.ca/RECconnect

Programs are subject to cancellation, based on minimum registration numbers or instructor availability.

Registration Options:

Online: StJohns.ca/RECconnect

In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road or Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive

By phone: 709-576-8499 or 709-576-8631. Telephone registration is available after 10 a.m. on registration day.

You must ensure your account is activated and up-todate at least 72 hours before the registration time.

Outdoor Programs

For more details or to register for these programs visit

StJohns.ca/RECconnect

Swimming Lessons

For more details visit: StJohns.ca/Swimming

Our swimming lessons follow the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program.

Parent and Tot 1, 2, & 3

Parent and Tot lessons for four months to three years of age. Maximum one child to one adult.

One lesson per week of 30 minutes instruction and 20 minutes stay and play.

Preschool/Swimmer/Teen

One lesson per week, 45 minutes instruction.

Adult Lessons

Suitable for basics to stroke development levels.

One lesson per week, 50 minutes instruction.

Swim for Life Adapted

A parent or aide may be required to support the swimmer in the water. Ratio of one Instructor to one swimmer.

One lesson per week, 45 minutes instruction.

A swimmer intake form, due two weeks prior to program start, is required to participate. Contact Inclusive Services at 709-576-4450 or Inclusion@StJohns.ca .

Private Swimming Lessons

Private or semi-private (two participants), 25 minute instruction is available for all ages. If you choose semi-private lessons, participants must be within one level of each other.

To register and view the current schedule visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect.ca

Parties and Rentals

Most of our recreation facilities are available to rent for birthday parties, baby or bridal showers, family gatherings, community and corporate events or sports activities.

Swimming Parties

Cost $200

Available at the Mews Centre, PRCC, and Bannerman Park Pool. Call us to book! 709-576-8499 or 709-576-8631

For information visit: StJohns.ca/Rentals

Court Sports

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre has two courts designed for racquetball or handball.

Court reservations can be made seven days in advance by calling or dropping by the Mews Centre. Users must pay in advance.

Reservations are $9 per 40-minute court reservation.

No refunds or exchanges are permitted once a reservation is complete.

Maximum four players on a court at one time.

Swimming

Outdoor Pools

Bannerman and Bowring Park outdoor pools are scheduled to be open July 2 to August 25.

Indoor Pools

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road

Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive

Visit StJohns.ca/Swimming for swim descriptions, accessibility features and pool schedules. Schedules are also available by calling the swim and fitness lines at 709-576-8155 (PRCC) and 709-576-8408 (Mews) or by email at Recreation@StJohns.ca.

Sports Facilities

City owned outdoor sports fields and pitches are typically available to rent from June to mid-October.

For more details

visit StJohns.ca/Rentals or email Recreation@StJohns.ca

Splash Pads

Our splash pads are scheduled to be open July 2 to September 2 and are located at:

• Bowring Park

• Bannerman Park

• Kenmount Terrace Community Centre

To ensure wise water use, the water features at our splash pads are set on a four-minute timer. After four minutes, the water shuts off until the button is pushed to reactivate it.

Children’s Programs

After School Program

Registration for After School Programs for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Programs are offered at Kilbride Community Centre, Shea Heights Community Centre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre for children ages 5 to 12. Part-time and full-time programs are offered at Kilbride and Shea Heights. Paul Reynolds offers full-time programs only. For details visit StJohns.ca/RECconnect.

Day Camps

Camps keep children active while participating in games, off site trips, sports and outdoor fun! Camp Discovery is for children Grades 1 to 3; Camp Explore for grades 4 to 6 and Camp Adventure is a combined program for grades 1 to 6. Children must have completed Kindergarten. Youth camps and youth specialty camps are for youth 12 years and older. Bus available for Rotary only. No programs on June 24, July 1, and August 7.

Day Camps

Youth Workshops

Adult Programs

All materials are included, no experience necessary. Outdoor Acrylic Painting will take place outside, please dress for the weather. If inclement weather, program will take place at the Bannerman Park pool house.

Fitness

We have a variety of fitness classes available for all ages and abilities.

During the summer we offer the following drop-in programs: shallow water fitness and deep water fitness. We also offer yoga (beginner, intermediate, mixed, yang yin) which requires registration.

For more information and how to register visit StJohns.ca/FitnessClasses .

Seniors Bus Tours 50+

Visit interesting places and attractions in St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula this summer.

Registration is required at least one week prior – see page 8. Price includes transportation to and from the outing and lunch or light refreshments depending on the length.

Opening Party & Bingo

June 18

Summer is here! Beat the heat and cool off with friends. Meal, bingo and prizes included.

$19

Kenmount Terrace

Community Centre

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event code: 35556

Seniors Got Talent

June 27

Do you have a talent that you’d like to share with friends? Join us for an evening of laughs, dancing, singing and much more.

$23

City Hall

6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Event code: 35557

Conception Bay North

July 4

Spend the day touring in a motor coach while eating traditional food, shopping, and visiting historical sites in Conception Bay North. Lunch and admissions are included; appropriate footwear for walking is recommended.

$68

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event code: 35558

Swim and Pool Party

July 9

Join us for a senior pool party with lunch and activities. Swimming is included but not mandatory.

$18

Bannerman Park Pool

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Event code: 35560

Day at Bowring Park

July 11

Spend the day exploring Bowring Park, activities may include lawn bowling. Lunch included; appropriate footwear for walking is recommended.

$21

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event code: 35563

Bingo & Social

July 23

Includes lunch and bingo with prizes.

$19

Paul Reynolds Community Centre

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event code: 35562

Social Time

June 19-August 21

Socialize with friends while enjoying games.

$16

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre Wednesdays

10 a.m. to noon

Event code: 35549

No program on: July 17 or August 7

Explore Downtown

July 25

Spend the afternoon with friends visiting downtown and surrounding area attractions. Light refreshments provided.

$24

1 to 4 p.m.

Event code: 36161

Trinity Bay East

July 30

Tour in a motor coach and visit Trinity Bay East. Lunch and admission included; appropriate footwear for walking is recommended.

$68

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event code: 36158

Sights and Sounds of St. John’s

August 1

Spend the afternoon with friends visiting a local museum and other sites. Light refreshments included.

$24

1 to 4 p.m.

Event code: 36159

Party in the Park

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

1 to 4 p.m.

On the lawn of the Bowring Park Bungalow

Come out for a fun afternoon with friends, local entertainment and light refreshments while supplies last. No registration required.

Back-up date: Thursday, July 18

Dildo

August 6

Spend the day touring in a motor coach visiting Dildo and surrounding areas. Lunch and admission is included. Appropriate footwear for walking is recommended.

$68

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event code: 36160

Day at Rotary ‘Sunshine’ Park

August 13

Spend the day enjoying outdoor activities. Lunch included. Dress for the outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, activities will take place in the chalet. Drop off/ pick up will occur at the parking lot on Thorburn Road.

$24

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Event code: 35553

Bingo & Social

August 15

Includes lunch and bingo with prizes.

$19

Paul Reynolds Community Centre

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Event code: 35561

FREE ADMISSION

$6 for Transportation (Registration Required)

Around the Bay for the Day

August 20

Tour in a motor coach to visit sites in Holyrood and surrounding areas. Lunch and admission is included.Appropriate footwear for walking is recommended.

$68

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Event code: 36162

Summer Closing Party

August 22

Celebrate and reminisce about your memorable summer with an evening of good friends, food and entertainment.

$23

City Hall 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Event code: 35554

Contact Us

Call 709-576-8490, 709-576-5701 or 709-576-8411

Email Recreation@StJohns.ca or AdultAndSeniors@StJohns.ca

Transportation

Transportation for special events is included in the event price. Please call 709-576-8594 the evening before the event to determine the bus schedule. Pick-ups occur from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the following adult and seniors apartment complexes:

• Bishop Meaden Manor

• Building #10 Pasadena Cres

• Building #35 Tiffany Lane

• Churchill Square

• Kelly’s Brook Apartments (Main entrance)

• Maplewood Apartments

• Morgan Hollow

• Mt. Pleasant Manor

• St. George’s Court Apartments

• St. Luke’s Cottages/ Babb Manor

• The Bristol

• Thomas Estates

• Victoria Manor

• Wigmore Manor

NOTE: If the bus cannot fit into the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot.