Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department

The City of Ontario's Recreation & Community Services Department provides opportunities for wholesome, year-round public recreational services for every age group.

Through a comprehensive array of programs and events, the Department continually strives to meet the City Council's goal to provide enhanced recreational, educational, cultural and healthy activities to the community. The Department operates six community centers, a senior center, and provides programming in over thirty parks, three dog parks, and a municipal golf course.

Before participating in one of our many events or classes, participants will be required to register through our online portal. Through this portal, users can utilize the search feature to find a specific class, event, or simply explore the many opportunities offered through the City of Ontario's Recreation Department.

Center Membership 2024 Update

We’re excited to enhance your experience at our facilities! Starting this April, we are introducing General Community Center Memberships across all our Recreation facilities. The best part? These memberships are completely free. 

If you already have a CivicRec account, you will be prompted to update your Emergency Contact information and add the Facility Membership to your shopping cart. During your next community center visit, our welcoming staff will capture your photo to update your account. Once this process is completed, our staff will convert your CivicRec account into a full-fledged Community Center Membership account. 

Printable Membership Application

Though our goal is to ensure our General Community Center Membership application process is as seamless as possible, printable/digitally fillable PDF applications are available alongside our standard online registration for your convenience. Participants are welcome to submit filled and signed applications to any official Ontario Recereation Facility to assist with their membership prcoess. English and spanish copies of the application are available through the links below:

General Registration Policies

No phone-in registration accepted.Participants must pre-register online or via mail or in person. First-time registration must show proof of residency (i.e. Current Driver's License or utility bill). No registration fee will be accepted at class locations or by instructors. Information listed in the Ontario Living Magazine may be subject to change.

Accommodations Request

Accommodation requests are available upon request for City of Ontario's classes, programs, and activities. The City asks for notification of accommodation to be given at least ten (10) days in advance of the class, program, or activity start date; however, less notice may be appropriate in some circumstances. Reasonable accommodations for participation are reviewed and granted on a case-by-case basis. The City will generally modify policies, practices or procedures, or provide auxiliary communication aids or services, when necessary to ensure that qualified individuals are able to participate. If you have circumstances that require specific accommodations in order to enjoy one of our programs, activities or classes, please contact the City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

The Empowerment Scholarship Program provides Ontario residents from low-income backgrounds the opportunity to participate in recreation activities, classes, and programs that will enrich their lives. We are committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for all our community members to thrive. This program makes it possible for Ontario residents to be positively impacted through recreation services and have it extend back to their families, schools and community.

The Empowerment Scholarship Program has funded over 1,000 Ontario residents since 2014. The program is available to Ontario residents of ALL ages as scholarships can be used towards any classes, activities and programs that the City of Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department offers. A large portion of the 5K Reindeer Run net proceeds contributes to this program. To find out more about this program, or to donate to the fund, please visit www.OntarioCA.gov/Recreation or call (909) 395-2020.

We are not currently accepting Empowerment Scholarship applications for 2024. Please check back for updates regarding 2025 applications.