Wellington Recreation Centres

10/09/2026

Great news Tawa Pickleballers, you can now play on Saturdays too!

🏃 Drop in sessions
⏰ 3pm-5pm
📍 Tawa Recreation Centre

Sunday sessions are still running too, so you can get a double dose of Pickleball on the weekends 😎

We hope to see you there this Saturday 🏓

03/09/2026

The Wellington wind was not stopping these tamariki from giving it their all at Nairnville Rec Centre's Ripper Rugby Tournament today 🏉

A huge thank you to all of the amazing organisations who supported and sponsored this event! This tournament is always a highlight thanks to all of the behind the scenes work and support from our partners.

Well done to all of the schools that took part 👊

01/09/2026

📣 Registrations for Term 4 leagues and courses are now open 📣

Basketball, Volleyball, Miniball, Ultimate Movement, Rollerblading, Rollerskating, Skateboarding, Racquet Sports and more! We have a range of activities on offer for both adults and children 🏀

Enrol now: https://bookings.wellington.govt.nz

27/08/2026

That's a wrap for Kilbirnie Rec Centre's Skate Jam Winter Series! 🛹

Last Friday, Kilbirnie Rec held the final Skate Jam of the Winter Series and it was an amazing turn out! Here are some pictures from the night, taken by Georgia Richardson 📸

A massive thank you to Fusion Skate Shop for their sponsor and support, and a huge thank you to all the skaters who came to any of the Skate Jam Sessions! 😎

18/08/2026

Spring into action these school holidays with our action-packed Holiday Programmes 🌈

Running from 28 September - 9 October, each Recreation Centre has two weeks of themed activities, trip days, and fun games to keep your tamariki active and entertained 🥳

Book now to secure your spot at any of our centres in Tawa, Nairnville, Karori, or Kilbirnie!

https://wellington.govt.nz/recreation/activities-for-kids/school-holidays

04/08/2026

Nairnville Recreation Centre is offering the following programmes to your schools:

🏐 Life Skills With Netball

🫡 Building Leaders of Tomorrow

🤸‍♂️ Confidence Building With Gymnastics

🥅 Ngā Taonga Tākaro Programme

Programmes are offered to schools only, so if you’re interested - please contact your schools for registration.

If you would like more information about these programmes, please feel free to contact us at:
📞 04 479 2022
📧 [email protected]

29/07/2026

Want to come learn how to roller skate?
Come down to Kilbirnie Rec Centre and try our lunch time adult skate fit classes led by our expert instructor!

When: Mondays and Fridays 12.30pm-1.30pm
Where: Kilbirnie Recreation Centre

Whether you are a complete beginner or an expert come down and have a go! 🛼

28/07/2026

Update to Pickleball at Tawa:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will no longer be Pickleball offered in Tawa Rec's Old Gym on Sundays.

The usual Pickleball sessions that have been running in the New Gym from 3pm - 5pm, will continue as usual.

Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you all for your understanding.

🏓 Sunday Pickleball at Tawa Recreation Centre 🏓

Here's what's on offer at Tawa Recreation Centre for Pickleball!

🏓 New Gym: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
💰 $7 per person, no booking required - just show up!

Looking for extra court time?

Private Pickleball court bookings are also available on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Tawa Recreation Centre. If you're interested in booking a court for your own group, email [email protected]