Each June, the Community Services Department celebrates Recreation and Parks Month.
Mark your calendars and join us for an afternoon of free family fun on June 1, from 3 to 6 p.m., as we celebrate the official opening of Newcastle Community Park!
To kickoff Recreation and Parks Month, join us at Newcastle Community Park, located on the west side of Diane Hamre Recreation Complex for a free family event for all ages, including family activities, games, crafts, and a free public swim.
Newcastle Community Park Opening Event Activities |
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Learn to play pickleball - Tuesdays | ||||||||||||||||||||
Join us Tuesdays at 9 a.m. to try out our new outdoor pickleball courts and learn the basics of pickleball for free. Weather permitting.
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Guided Hikes - Wednesdays | ||||||||||||||||||||
Join us each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in June to explore a Clarington trail as part of a guided hike.
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Free Fitness Fridays | ||||||||||||||||||||
Drop by the Fitness Training Centre at Courtice Community Complex every Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to use the gym for free! Meet our dedicated fitness staff, try out the fitness equipment and start a new routine. Ages 13 plus. Teens must have completed the Teen Orientation to participate. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Seniors' Barbecue - June 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Join us at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Seniors' Month Barbecue and Open House. All Clarington residents 55+ are invited to enjoy an exciting day while we celebrate seniors, enjoy a barbecue lunch and learn about the programs offered by 55+ Active Adults.
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Yoga by the Lake - June 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Join us for a free yoga class on the shore of Lake Ontario on June 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Port Darlington East Beach Park. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Orono Park Pool opening - June 22 and 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Make a splash at Orono Park Pool during our summer grand opening weekend on June 22 and 23 from noon to 4 p.m. |
ParticipACTION's Community Challenge encourages Canadians to get active throughout the month of June by recognizing Canada's most active community and awarding it with $100,000 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.
To win, we need your help. Here's what you can do:
Learn more about the Community Challenge
Find more exciting ways to celebrate on the Parks and Recreation Ontario website.
June is Recreation and Parks Month events are funded in part by the Government of Canada and ParticipACTION.
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