Clarenville is a thriving community located on Newfoundland and Labrador’s east coast. Nestled in the beautiful Shoal Harbour River Valley, the town is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty.
Established in 1951, the Town has grown into a prominent community with a population of over 6000 people. Boasting a diverse and vibrant economy, Clarenville offers well-established business infrastructure and a wide range of support services catering to the needs of residents of Clarenville and surrounding areas.
As a major service centre, Clarenville has facilities, infrastructure, programs and services comparable to any major centre while maintaining a rural pace.
A good life-work balance is enjoyed by the Town’s residents with higher than average labour participation rates, great recreational programs and service provisions matched with strong community spirit and beautiful scenery. Clarenville truly is the place to discover real life potential.
Visit the Town of Clarenville website: https://clarenville.ca
If you are visiting Clarenville to cheer on your favorite team, or for leisure, you will find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs. Visit the Town of Clarenville website for a list of accommodations: https://clarenville.ca/accommodations
The Town of Clarenville realizes the importance of healthy living, thus the town is fortunate to have many indoor and outdoor facilities, offering a variety of sports and recreation programs that play a key role in making our town such a great place to live.
- Elizabeth Swan Park Field
- High School Ball field
- Shoal Hr. Ball field
The Bill Davis Chalet has certainly played a vital role in many community activities over the years; the building has been recently replaced with a new, more functional building for our Town.
The creation of the project came as a result of the community support shown when working at and successfully winning one of the ten prizes of the 2012 Kraft Celebration Tour.
Recreation is an integral part of Clarenville life and the addition of the new Bill Davis Chalet in Elizabeth Swan Park will play a large role in bringing the town together and providing a great facility for residents.
The chalet is a multi-purpose facility that will be used by a variety of organizations in the community for local events and recreation programs. To book a rental at the Bill Davis Chalet, please contact the Eastlink Events Centre at (709) 466- 4105 x.221
Clarenville provides regulation-size public tennis and basketball courts in the centre of town, on Legion Lane. Pickleball courts have been painted on the Tennis Courts, while portable nets and paddles are available to borrow from the Town’s Parks and Recreation Department. Contact recreation@clarenville.ca to book the equipment. (Deposit may be required).
The courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and court usage is free.
In the summer of 2006 Clarenville officially opened a new soccer pitch located behind the Clarenville Middle School. The pitch, which is home to the Minor Soccer Association, can accommodate three soccer games with regulation size nets simultaneously. It is surrounded by a 400 meter asphalt track. Cheer on your team while taking a stroll!
The Town of Clarenville is an excellent location to enjoy a variety of outdoor opportunities for you, your family and your friends. Clarenville’s many parks provide a place to enjoy a fresh air experience. Elizabeth Swan Park is a core community facility featuring a full service Chalet, splash pad, cookhouse and many more features.
Residents can enjoy an extensive network of playgrounds in residential areas and school settings throughout Clarenville.
Please visit the Parks & Playgrounds page on the Town of Clarenville website for more information.
The Clarenville skateboard parks, located on Legion Road, Shoal Harbour Play Area and Riverside Playground, have something for everyone regardless of age or skill level. The parks are paved and include rails, quarter pipes and ramps. The hours are daylight hours only and admission to the parks is free.
