Checked October 14, 2026

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre facilities in St. John’s

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre facilities in St. John’s. The new H.G.R.

Key information

The new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre opened September 15, 2025 at 60 Blackler Avenue. It combines a pool, leisure pool, 100-metre indoor track, gym, two convertible courts and rental rooms beside Mundy Pond Park. Use RECconnect or the recreation calendar to choose an actual activity time.

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Key facts and next steps

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre facilities in St. John’s. Facts checked October 14, 2026.
Question	Answer
Where is the new Mews centre?	It is at 60 Blackler Avenue, beside Mundy Pond Park. The source says the new building opened September 15, 2025. Use this address rather than an older listing for a former Mews facility.
What swimming facilities are inside?	The second-floor aquatic area has a 25-metre six-lane pool, a deep-water climbing wall and a leisure pool with a bubble bench and interactive features. Steam-room times follow the pool schedule. Viewing space does not replace a booked swim session.
What rental rooms are available?	Two multipurpose rooms can be divided and have kitchen access. Contact the city or use its booking route for availability and rental terms. A room request is separate from registering for a recreation class.

Sources: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Find activities and reach the building

Where is the new Mews centre?

It is at 60 Blackler Avenue, beside Mundy Pond Park. The source says the new building opened September 15, 2025. Use this address rather than an older listing for a former Mews facility.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

What are the published building hours?

The city lists 7 am to 9 pm, with facility gates closing at 10:30 pm. Activity and pool schedules can be narrower than building hours. Check the calendar for the specific session rather than assuming continuous swimming.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

How do I find and book an activity?

Use RECconnect to browse by facility, activity and age, or use the city's recreation calendar and swim schedule. Court bookings can be made in person or through a RECconnect account. Call 709-576-8499 or email recreation@stjohns.ca for help.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Indoor walking track at H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, identified by the city. Photo date not supplied. Photo: City of St. John’s, Source website.

Sources: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Pools, courts, track and rentals

What swimming facilities are inside?

The second-floor aquatic area has a 25-metre six-lane pool, a deep-water climbing wall and a leisure pool with a bubble bench and interactive features. Steam-room times follow the pool schedule. Viewing space does not replace a booked swim session.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

What is the indoor track like?

The city describes a 100-metre, three-lane track overlooking the gym, with one lane for passing. Follow the posted direction and activity schedule so walkers and other users can share it safely.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Which sports spaces can be booked?

The gym supports basketball, pickleball, volleyball and soccer. Two convertible courts serve squash, handball and racquetball, with viewing seats and coin lockers. The source does not promise every sport is set up at the same time.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Gymnasium inside the new H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, identified by the City of St. John’s. Photo date not supplied. Photo: City of St. John’s, Source website.

Sources: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Accessibility and outdoor facilities

What rental rooms are available?

Two multipurpose rooms can be divided and have kitchen access. Contact the city or use its booking route for availability and rental terms. A room request is separate from registering for a recreation class.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

What access features are provided?

The centre lists ten accessible parking spaces plus a van space, automatic entrances, an elevator, a courtesy wheelchair, adult and child change tables, a lowered service counter and assistive listening. Wayfinding uses large print, symbols and Braille.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

How can swimmers with access needs enter the water?

The leisure pool has zero-depth entry, while the lane pool has a ramp. A water wheelchair is available. Ask staff about the equipment and assistance needed for a specific visit rather than assuming another visitor can operate every device.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

What is outside the centre and how can I get there by bus?

Mundy Pond Park includes a dog park, softball, skate area, playground, trail and washrooms. The inclusive Jumpstart playground is over 11,000 square feet. An accessible garden and orchard were planted for future use. The city lists Metrobus Route 12 serving the centre.

Source: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Change-room interior at H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, identified by the city. Photo date not supplied. Photo: City of St. John’s, Source website.

Sources: H.G.R Mews Community Centre

Visit H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

H.G.R. Mews Community Centre

60 Blackler Avenue, St. John’s

New community centre opened in September 2025. Indoor aquatics, a 100-metre track, gym, convertible courts and multipurpose rental rooms share one accessible building.