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1. What are the hours at the Gus Canty Community Center?

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm 

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday  - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday - 8:30am - 5:00 pm

2. What are the open basketball hours?

Mon-Fri 12-4:45pm

Saturday & Sunday 12-4:30pm

3. If Falmouth Public Schools are closed for the day, is the Recreation Department open?

The Recreation Department follows the Falmouth Town Hall schedule. Please check with the Falmouth Town Hall at 508-548-7611.

4. Do I have to be a Falmouth resident to participate in the programs at the Recreation Department?

Yes, only residents of Falmouth (taxpayers) can participate in The Recreation Department run programs.

5. What other organizations hold programs at the Recreation Department? And do I have to be a Falmouth resident to participate in them?

Other organizations that hold programs through the Recreation Department are:
1.) The Falmouth Community School (Anyone is welcome to join these programs).
2.) The Falmouth Senior Center (Falmouth residents only -60 and older).
3.) Individual organizations (These are on case by case basis, please ask if interested).

6. What programs do we have available to The Town of Falmouth Residents?

We have a large variety of youth, adult and senior programs that change season to season. All of our seasonal recreation youth and adult brochures are available at the Town of Falmouth Recreation Department or online. If you would like we can also add your email address to our mass email distribution list so that you can receive emails of each brochure or other special events being offered by the Recreation Department.

7. How do I register online for the Falmouth Recreation Programs?

1. Go to www.falmouthmass.us/384/Recreation-Department
2. Click on the link “Online Registrations/Payments”.
3. Find the activity you would like to register for and click on that link.
4. Click on “Register”.
5. If you have already registered, just enter your email address and password.
6. If you have not registered before, click on “create a new account”.
7. After you have registered, an activation number will be sent to your email account.
8. Enter the activation number you received in the email.
9. Create a new participant and sign up for a program.

8. How do I reserve a room/gym at the Recreation Department?

Please complete a Building Use Form and turn it into the office staff here at the Recreation Department. Your request will be reviewed by the recreation committee. If approved we will work with you to see if your date and time is available. Building Use Form

9. How do I reserve a field for a game or event?

Please complete a Field Use Form and turn it into the office staff here at the Recreation Department. Your request will be reviewed by the recreation committee. If approved, we will work with you to see if your date and time is available. Field Use Form

10. How do I know if games are cancelled due to inclement weather?

In case of inclement weather, please call 508-457-2567 ext. 0 or refer to our website at www.falmouthmass.us/rec.

11. When are the Recreation Committee meetings held?

The Recreation Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Gus Canty Community Center.

12. Where are the outdoor tennis courts in Falmouth? Are these courts open to the public?

The outdoor tennis courts are located West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Woods Hole, and at the High School and they are open to the public.

13. Are there pickleball courts in Falmouth? Who can play on these courts?

Yes, there are outdoor pickleball courts in Falmouth located at the North and West Falmouth tennis courts.  . They are open to the public but have certain times that pickleball can play so please refer to the posted signs at the tennis courts

We also have indoor pickleball courts at the Gus Canty Community Center that have designated groups/hours to play.  Please call the Recreation Department at 508-457-2567 for more information.

14. Do you take cash or credit cards as a form of payment for programs?

If you register in person at the Gus Canty Community Center we accept only checks or money orders as a form of payment. However, if you register online you are able to pay with a visa, master card, AMEX, Discover, and ACH Check.