Windsor (City Of). Recreation and Culture
Site: Windsor - Optimist Community Centre - Ypres Blvd
Service: Customer Care Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0973 | Last Modified: 04 Jun 2019 | Last Full Update: 04 Jun 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Please note: all Customer Care Centres will be closed on; * Oct 1st (Thanksgiving) * Dec 25th (Christmas) * Dec 26th (Boxing Day) * Jan 1st (New Year's Day) * Jul 1st (Canada Day) * Aug 3rd (Civic Holiday) * Sep 7th (Labour Day) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | General inquiries: 311 Office: 519-253-5592 |
| optimist@citywindsor.ca | |
| Website | www.citywindsor.ca/residents/Facilities-for-Rent/Pages/Optimist-Community-Centre.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Heather Ouimet, Supervisor, Community Programming |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Optimist Community Centre is centrally located in beautiful Memorial Park with its large naturalized forest, plus sports fields in Optimist Park. * City-owned community recreation centre * recreational programs * Available for meetings, sports events, and social events Amenities * Self-catering welcomed * Kitchen * Lots of Free Parking * Gymnasium with hardwood floors and stage * Large multipurpose room and two small meeting rooms * Sound System * Exterior promotion sign to advertise events (additional fee applies) * Customer Care Centre offers residents easy access to some city services Customer Care Centres: are "satellite city halls" that offer a number of municipal services within recreation centres in various wards of the city Payment location for: * Bus Pass Renewals * Dog Licences * Parking Tickets (within 30 days of issue date) * Recreational Programming and Rentals Pick-up location for: * Activity Guides * Building Permit Applications * Damage Claim Forms * Driveway Approaches Permit Applications * Driveway Approaches Front Yard Paving Permit Applications * Freedom of Information Request Forms * Property Tax Request for Reconsideration Form * Property Tax Preauthorized Payment Plan Applications * Public Right-of-Way Driveway Permits Checklist * Residential Garbage and Recycling Calendars * Sewer Connection Information Request Forms * Street and Alley Closing Request Forms Social Services Clients Forms: * Application for Ontario Works Brochures * Bus Pass Applications * Change of Address Forms * Direct Bank Deposit Authorization Forms * Area Employment Agencies * Area Food Banks * Housing Resource Agencies * Income Reporting Statements * Job Search Forms * Notice to Caseworkers * Child Care Receipt Reporting Forms * School Attendance Forms Transit Windsor: * Bus Passes (Adult, Senior, Student, Tunnel - full month) and Combo Passes (Adult/Tunnel - full month) * One-Way Trip Tickets (Adult, Senior, Student, Tunnel) * Transit Monthly Bus Pass Gift Certificates. * Photo ID is not available at the Customer Care Centres. Drop-off location for: * City of Windsor Job Applications * Damage Claim Submissions * Freedom of Information Submissions (General Records) * Property Tax Payments (cheque only in sealed envelopes) * Social Services Clients Forms Recreational Activity Hours vary * Call for Details or click on the Activity Guide Link for Details Click on this Link for the Winter/Spring Activity Guide Rec Express Cards: The easy-to-use, reloadable smart cards make gift giving easy. Load the card with any dollar amount and let the receiver choose from the hundreds of programs offered by Parks and Recreation: swimming, sports, arts and culture, birthday parties, room rentals, skating, etc. The cards never expire and are easily available at all community centres, pools and arenas. Rec Express Card * A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures |
| Hours | Customer Care Centres: Hours in effect from Sep-Jun Mon-Thu: 9 am-8 pm * Fri, 9 am-5 pm * Sat, 9 am-1 pm |
| Areas Served | Windsor |
| Eligibility | * Residents of municipality * Accommodates persons with disabilities * additional charges for non-residents |
| Application | Registration process required for all programs Accepted Payment Methods: see fee section below |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Accepted Payment Methods for all Services: Debit, Visa, Mastercard and Cash * Additional charges for non-residents ; Fee assistance available for may be available for discounts to families in receipt of NCBS. |
| Agency Information | |
| Funding | City / Town ; Fees |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Optimist Memorial Park |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Woodlawn Ave and Ypres Ave |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1C ; Walkerville 8 ; Parent 14 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |