Health and Active Living Plaza

Hours of operation
Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

What is the Health and Active Living Plaza?

The Health and Active Living Plaza is a destination point in our community, offering recreational, health and arts and culture programs and community services through partnerships with local community groups. It offers expanded and enhanced program and service delivery through one door, under one roof, at one location.

The Health and Active Living Plaza facility features over 80,000 sq. ft. of space including:

EG's first-ever Aquatic Centre
Queensville library branch, including a Makerspace and Design Studio
Gymnasium with track
Program spaces with a teaching kitchen
Indoor play structure

Children hanging onto the edge of a pool smiling

Aquatic Centre

Visit EG's first Aquatic Centre and make a splash.

Dive in

Drop-in Programs

A variety of drop-in programs that meet the needs of your busy schedule.

Get active

Children holding their hands up covered in paint

Health and Active Living Guide

View our program guide to find something for everyone.

Check it out

Active EG Memberships

Find a membership that's right for you.

Move, play, connect

Career Opportunities

Gain valuable work experience and learn new skills.

Join our team

Queensville Library Branch

Igniting communities through literacy, discovery, and connection.

Try new things

Meet our community vendors operating from inside the Health and Active Living Plaza.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

The Health and Active Living Plaza is a fully accessible space for all ages and stages to enjoy. There are accessible universal washrooms on each floor. The men and women's washrooms are also accessible. All parking lots and entrances are full accessible.

Some accessibility features include:

Accessible washrooms (including change tables)
Ramps into each aquatic tank
Elevators
Lowered countertops at customer service
Accessible POD spaces
Accessible library reception

If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact us.

Parking

The Health and Active Living Plaza features on-site parking during facility hours. No overnight parking is permitted.

York Region Transit routes now feature Health and Active Living Plaza stops.

Rent the Health and Active Living Plaza

Please fill out our Facility Booking Request Form. Our booking staff will contact you for further details.

2025 rental rates and room capacities
Amenities	1 hour	Theatre Capacity	Banquet Capacity
HALP Full Gymnasium	$105	300	-
HALP Gymnasium 1/3	$50.90	100	-
HALP Gymnasium 2/3	$65	200	-
HALP Health Services Pod (kitchen)	$75	35	29
HALP Public and Social Services Pod	$75	60	50
HALP Track	$40	-	-

All fees are subject to 13% HST
All non resident rentals are subject to a $15 charge
Capacities differ depending on layout of the room

Amenities

6' long rectangle tables
Chairs
The Health Services Pod comes with a double oven, 5-burner gas cooktop, microwave, commercial fridge/freezer
The Public and Social Services Pod comes with a microwave and a fridge
Indoor portable stage (additional fee)
Podium
Wheelchair accessibility
Staff table and chair set-up
All rooms excluding the gym come with a 75" TV

Park Space Coming in 2026

The park space will embrace placemaking and feature recreational areas connected by cycle paths and trails. The park space will also include:

Teaching and reading gardens
Outdoor cooking space
A playground, splash pad, skate park and pump track
Events space (event street and pavilion)
Multi-use sports courts (pickleball, etc.), shuffleboard and sports field space
Outdoor program areas and game tables
Basketball and beach volleyball court

Design and History

Environmental Design

The project includes industry-leading net zero design initiatives and EG's Thinking Green standards, highlighting several green and environmentally friendly features including:

Smart building AI
Electric Vehicle charging stations
Rain-water harvesting and phosphorus removal
Building design maximizes daylight and uses control sensors
Utilize high efficiency appliances, LED lighting and energy recovery systems

Find more information on the design process with MJMA and their past projects.

View site plans, maps and layouts

Resources

Review reports and presentations on the Health and Active Living Plaza process.

Timeline

The Health and Active Living Plaza is planning to open once the population of the Town reaches 40,000 residents. The project is funded by development funding with no cost to the taxpayer for the design and construction of the facility.