383 Vandervoort St, North Tonawanda
(716) 695-8520 x6420 (Front Desk)
(716) 695-8520 x5510 (Supervisor)
Email: mbernas@northtonawanda.org
North Tonawanda Parks & Recreation
We will reopen on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21,
for the 25'-26' season.
(See Below for details)
REC OPENING POSTPONED
Due to circumstances way beyond our control, The REC will not be opening this week. (10/14 - 10/17)
They were able to start the repair on our roof sooner than expected, which we are ecstatic about, but no one was prepared for the amount of dust that would descend inside.
We had planned to be closed on Saturday, October 18, due to Hunted Harbor.
We are now planning for an opening date of Tuesday, October 21.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
But hey...
WE ARE GETTING A NEW ROOF!!!!!
Who Are We?
The North Tonawanda Youth Center is a branch of the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation & Parks Department, which is a municipal organization funded on a city and state level.
Located in The Hope Center at 383 Vandervoort Street, the Youth Center welcomes youth grades K-12 to participate in programming.
There is no fee to participate or attend; however all participants must be registered for their free
All staff members are first aid certified and every room is monitored at all times by these workers.
The youth center is only for residents of North Tonawanda.
Hours of Operation
K-6 Grade Hours
Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 4:30-8:30 PM
Thursdays: 4:30-6:30 PM
Fridays: 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturdays: 12:00-4:00 PM
SUNDAY & MONDAY: CLOSED
7-12 Grade Hours
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 PM
Fridays: 6:30-9:00 PM
Saturdays: 4:00-9:00 PM
SUNDAY & MONDAY: CLOSED
Welcome to The REC
Announcements
FREE REC MEMBERSHIPS
Every child in North Tonawanda, from Kindergarten up to 12th grade, has access to FREE youth center memberships.
A free REC membership affords the child free access to our facilities during our open hours of operation.
K-6 Grade Hours 7-12 Grade Hours
4:30-8:30 PM TUES-WED 6:30-8:30 PM
4:30-6:30 PM THURS 6:30-8:30 PM 4:30-6:30 PM FRI 6:30-9:00 PM 12:00-4:00 PM SAT 4:00-9:00 PM
SUNDAY & MONDAY: CLOSED
HAUNTED HARBOR 2025
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Get ready for one of our biggest events of the year!!!
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Candy, decorations, candy, chowder, candy, costumes, music, a Oogie Boogie's Lair, candy...
Join us on Saturday, October 18, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Gateway Harbor, for a free, family friendly Halloween Spooktacular.
Get your family and friends dressed up and join in on the fun.
We hope to scare you.... I mean, we hope to see you there!
Fall/Winter Activities 2025
Click picture for more info
Babysitting Course
Theater Club 2025-26
Info coming soon...
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Come join the fun...
Something for
EVERYONE
Open Play
Each and everyday youth can participate in what we consider "open" programming, which refers to activities that are open to participate in at anytime on an any day for FREE!. These include
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billiards
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air hockey
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video games
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ping pong
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fooseball
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crafts
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board games
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contests
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open gym
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computer lab
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lounge area with TV
Clubs, Classes & Programs
A variety of special interest programs and clubs are also offered throughout the year. These programs often require registration due to the limited amount of participants that the program can handle. These programs include:
Sports Programs
We offer a variety of structured sports programs including leagues and clinics.
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Basketball (Winter & Summer Session)
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Flag Football (Spring & Fall Session)
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Softball (Summer)
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Tennis Clinics.
