Gear Shop

Recreation Gear Shop

Fitness and recreation equipment is available to borrow. All you need is an ENCORE account and valid credit card to reserve equipment online. We have nordic poles, hand weights and more! Check online for new inventory. Pick up and drop off at the Simcoe Recreation Centre.

Equipment Available:

Hand Weights: Adding hand weights to your exercise routine is good for building strength, increasing endurance and building muscle mass.

Pilates Weighted Exercise Balls: This exercise ball will help you achieve muscle and tension release for all parts of the body. The benefits of the exercise balls will also increase your flexibility, strength, and balance.

Nordic Poles: Try new, unique equipment and enjoy the outdoors! Nordic poles help you burn stress and calories at the same time. Using poles while walking helps improve cardiovascular fitness, improve strength and posture and promote a full-body workout.

Lifejackets: Need a PFD to stay safe near, on or in the water? We have you covered! Adult, youth, child and infant sizes available.

Pickleball Sets: Play pickleball with your family and friends in your own space (driveway, etc.) – The set includes a portable net, 4 paddles and balls.

How to Borrow: To borrow equipment, residents must have an ENCORE account. Equipment can be reserved online by visiting the “facility booking” section. For assistance, please call Customer Service at 519-426-5870 x 2233

All equipment is borrowed for a period of 5 days; Thursday to Tuesday (alternate arrangements may be made by contacting the Recreation Customer Service Team).

A rental fee of $5.00 plus HST for the rental period is required. The renter must have a valid credit card saved to their ENCORE account to borrow. A replacement fee of $20 for fitness items and $100 for sports equipment will be charged to the renter’s credit card if the equipment is returned damaged or not returned at all as per the Terms and Conditions of Rental. A late fee of $1.00 per day the item is not returned will be charged to the renter’s credit card.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times

Equipment must be picked up and dropped off at the Simcoe Recreation Centre Customer Service Desk.

Pick-up Time – Thursdays, between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Drop-Off Time – Tuesdays, between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Flexible booking options are available)