Recreation in Ajax

If the great outdoors alone are not enough to get you active and you're looking for something more structured, or you're short on resources for a favourite activity, the Ajax community has plenty to offer. The I CAN?Get Active Strategy offers many free or low-cost programs in Ajax, including snowshoe loans during the winter, and organizes the Run Ajax Waterfront Half-Marathon & 5K. For adults and seniors, there are a variety of dance, sport, and swimming programs, as well as art programs and general interest programs. For children and youths, the city offers swimming lessons, summer camps, Friday night fun centres and youth dances, and a number of drop-in programs. Spring and summer registered fitness classes are very popular, and there are a variety of health centres and personal trainers available to help you keep fit year-round. Public swims and public skates are arranged at appropriate points throughout the year, and if you're looking to exercise your community spirit rather than your body there are plenty of volunteer opportunities for youths and adults alike. So come visit Ajax today! We assure you that boredom will be hard to come by.

Getting Outdoors in Ajax

Ajax has plenty ot offer any outdoors enthusiast. Public waterfront property totals over 150 acres and includes seven kilometers of paved trails, three washroom facilities, and thirteen points of interest from Duffins Marsh to Lakeside Park. Many trails extend north from the waterfront, ideal for walkers, runners, and cyclists looking to escape the city bustle.  The Active Transportation & Trails Advisory Committee offers guided walks/hikes along these trails every month from April through to December, offering a great way to meet new people and be sure that you see ALL of the trails! Overall the Town of Ajax has 600 hectares of parks and 74 kilometers of pathways, and has plans to continue expanding its naturalization program. There are also over 70 playgrounds in the area, as well as 37 soccer fields, 18 baseball diamonds, 16 tennis courts, 9 basketball courts,  2 skateboard parks, 2 splash pads, and a cricket pitch. Five outdoor skating rinks are arranged during the winter, in addition to the indoor skating available at the Village Arena and the Ajax Community Centre. And for those fond of cross country skiing, or camping in warmer months, Greenwood Conservation Area can easily accomodate you. With so much and more to do outdoors, you'll hardly need to return to your home in Ajax!

Ajax Neighbourhoods - Audley

Located in the northeastern corner of Ajax, Audley is a small community which you could say is one part agriculture, one part residential, and two parts pleasure. Audley is home to the Ajax Sportsplex which features five well-kept baseball diamonds, two large soccer fields, five smaller fields, a playground, a basketball court, and more. Audley is also home to the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, where members can play up to 72 holes of golf across 4 challenging and visually stunning courses, or host a high-class event to be talked about for years to come. The Ajax Riding Academy is located just north along Audley Road, and the suburban neighbourhoods in the southwest of the neighbourhood are a great place to call home. So drop by for a visit, or visit our website for information about the available houses for sale!

Ajax Neighbourhoods - Pickering Village

The community of Pickering Village is, somewhat confusingly, located in Ajax. Originally growing within Pickering Township in 1807, and incorporated as the Village of Pickering in 1953, the community became a part of Ajax in 1974 when the Regional Municipality of Durham was created, and changed its name to Pickering Village to avoid confusion with the City of Pickering. The community is located just north of the Highway of Heroes and east of the main branch of Duffins Creek. In addition to its convenient access to the Trans-Canada Trail, Pickering Village is home to Lincoln Alexander Public School and Pickering High School, both quite close to the soccer field, baseball diamond, basketball court, and playground at Hermitage Park. But of course, the best part of Pickering Village is that it puts you in a friendly primarily-residential community with convenient access to all the ammenities of Ajax, and a short drive away from the buzz of Toronto! Contact us today for more information about this great community.