Recreation and Parks Month

Town Council has proclaimed June as Parks and Recreation Month in the Town of Arnprior. Read the proclamation for more information.

June is Parks and Recreation Month

Recreation and Parks month is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. Driven by Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO), communities across the Province have embraced June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) as a way to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities that are available for all citizens to enjoy.

Access to park and recreation is a fundamental human need that helps foster personal health, strong communities, and social inclusion. JRPM celebrates Ontario's spectacular parks and recreation services and raises awareness for the role they play as a pathway to individual, community, and environmental well-being.

The Town of Arnprior takes this opportunity to recognize the benefits of recreation and parks and encouraging residents to get out and be active in our community.

Recreation and Parks Month in Arnprior will feature a variety of free and introductory programs and events throughout the 30 days of June.

We encourage all residents to make the most of Recreation and Parks month in your household by exploring the recreation facilities, programs, parks and trails that our beautiful town offers.

Visit

Parks, Beaches and Trails page to learn more about all of the outdoor recreation amenities our community has to offer.
Facebook Page for more information about events and assets for Recreation and Parks Month.
Ontario website for some great resources, including a June is Recreation and Parks Month calendar!

Community Better Challenge

The ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge is a national physical activity initiative that encourages Canadians to get active in search of Canada’s Most Active Community. As a community we can participate in the challenge by downloading the ParticipACTION app and logging your hours spent being active as a member of Team Arnprior at our Recreation Passport events. These hours will go towards the community’s overall score and put us in the running for a top prize of $100,000 and the title of ‘Canada’s Most Active Community’.

Park Spaces

Some of these events will take place in many of our beautiful parks, trails and beaches that the Town of Arnprior has to offer. These areas offer a variety of play structures, swing sets, basketball courts, waterfronts, open green space and more! Trails will allow you to explore many of the beautiful sites the Town of Arnprior has to offer, including our wildlife and one of the oldest growth forests in Canada! Be sure to check out our full list of parks, beaches, trails and more.

Events

Priorpalooza

June 1, 2024 | 11:00am-8:30pm

Robert Simpson Park, Arnprior

Join us for a day of great music, delicious food and family entertainment at Robert Simpson Park as we celebrate our awesome community. Priorpalooza showcases the musical talents from our community and across the Ottawa Valley. This day long music festival is complimented by food trucks, bouncy castles, face painting, family and children's games and more! The best part? The whole day is free thanks you our generous community sponsors.

Concerts in the Park

June 9, 16, 23, 30

Concerts in the Park is an annual summer series showcasing local talent on Robert Simpson Park's Gazebo Stage. Performances run from 2:00pm-4:00pm for ten Sundays, beginning the week after our annual Priorpalooza Music Festival. The Town of Arnprior and the Recreation Department are excited to bring the sound of music back this summer. Come join us!

Multi-Sport Day

June 15, 11am-3pm

Try a new sport or practice what you know at Arnprior District High School. Sports include:

- Cricket

-Wheelchair Basketball

- Sitting Volleyball

and more!

Learn more at calendar.arnprior.ca

PaddleFest

June 22, 11am-3pm

Our annual watersport event with Ottawa Valley Air Paddle returns! Spend some time on a SUP or Kayak, listen to great music, and dine with local food vendors.

Learn more about this event at arnprior.ca/paddlefest

Dance in Nature

June 21, 10:00am-11:30am

Join Susan Whitelock Dance Studio and Mountain Road Homestead for preschool aged dance party at Robert Simpson Park.

10:00 - Dance with Miss Susie from the Susan Whitelock Dance Studio

10:30 - Craft & Story with Miss Lindsay from Mountain Road Homestead

11:00 - Closing Dance with Miss Susie from the Susan Whitelock Dance Studio