Welcome to Renew: Hamilton

Renew provides supervised parenting time and supervised exchanges throughout Hamilton and the surrounding communities. We believe that supervised visits should allow parents and children to spend meaningful time together while participating in the activities and routines that are already part of the child's life.

Our supervisors can accompany families in the home or throughout the community, allowing children and parents to interact in natural and comfortable settings. We encourage families to incorporate their child's regular schedule into visits whenever possible. Whether a child is attending a sporting event, music lesson, dance class, tutoring program, religious service, birthday party, family gathering, or community event, Renew can provide supervision while the parent and child participate together.

Community-based visits often provide opportunities for parents to engage in everyday parenting activities such as helping with homework, preparing meals, attending extracurricular activities, shopping, attending appointments, or spending time with extended family members. These experiences help maintain and strengthen the parent-child relationship while ensuring visits remain safe, structured, and child-focused.

Central Hamilton

Hamilton's downtown core offers a variety of family-friendly destinations suitable for supervised visits:

• Bayfront Park
• Pier 4 Park
• HMCS Haida National Historic Site
• Hamilton Public Library – Central Library
• FirstOntario Centre area
• Jackson Square
• Art Gallery of Hamilton
• Hamilton Farmers' Market
• Gage Park
• Children's Garden at Gage Park

 Hamilton Mountain 

Hamilton Mountain provides numerous recreational opportunities for families:

• Albion Falls
• Eramosa Karst Conservation Area
• Hill Park Recreation Centre
• Sackville Hill Memorial Park
• Mohawk Sports Park
• Huntington Park Recreation Centre
• Billy Green Falls
• Mountain Brow Scenic Lookout

Stoney Creek

Families in Stoney Creek may choose to visit:

• Confederation Beach Park
• Wild Waterworks
• Battlefield House Museum & Park
• Devil's Punchbowl Conservation Area
• Valley Park Community Centre
• Stoney Creek Recreation Centre
• Fifty Point Conservation Area 

Ancaster

Ancaster offers several family-oriented destinations:

• Ancaster Community Centre
• Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre grounds
• Tiffany Falls Conservation Area
• Dundas Valley Conservation Area
• Ancaster Meadowlands shopping district
• Morgan Firestone Arena and community facilities 

Dundas

Dundas is known for its scenic outdoor spaces and community atmosphere:

• Dundas Driving Park
• Webster's Falls
• Tew's Falls
• Dundas Valley Conservation Area
• Dundas Museum & Archives
• Dundas Public Library
• Christie Lake Conservation Area

Waterdown and Flamborough

Families in northern Hamilton may enjoy visits at:

• Memorial Park Waterdown
• Smokey Hollow Falls
• Waterdown Memorial Hall
• Joe Sams Leisure Park
• Flamborough YMCA
• Mountsberg Conservation Area
• Westfield Heritage Village

Educational and Family Attractions

Hamilton offers many attractions that can provide memorable experiences for parents and children:

• African Lion Safari
• Royal Botanical Gardens
• Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
• Adventure Village
• Flying Squirrel Hamilton
• Splitsville Hamilton
• The Westfield Heritage Village
• Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology

Everyday Parenting Activities

Many families choose to use supervised parenting time to participate in ordinary daily activities that help maintain parent-child relationships. Visits may include:

• Attending hockey, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, dance, or swimming lessons
• Practicing a musical instrument or attending music lessons
• Shopping for school supplies or clothing
• Preparing and sharing meals together
• Visiting restaurants and cafés
• Attending medical, dental, or therapy appointments when appropriate
• Participating in religious or cultural events
• Attending birthday parties and family celebrations
• Spending time with grandparents and extended family members
• Helping with homework or school projects

At Renew, we understand that meaningful parenting occurs during both special moments and everyday routines. Our goal is to provide families with the flexibility to participate in the activities that matter most while ensuring visits occur in a safe, supportive, and professionally supervised environment.