Celebrate Recreation and Parks Month with our exciting lineup of activities and events

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM)! Clarington is celebrating with a calendar of free or low-cost programs promoting the benefits of recreation, parks and being active.

Newcastle Community Park Opening

Start the month with a bang and join us at the Newcastle Community Park official opening, located adjacent to Diane Hamre Recreation Complex. Join us on June 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. for a free family event, including indoor and outdoor family activities, games, crafts, and a free swim from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the Newcastle Community Park Opening

Recreation and Parks Month Activity Schedule

Our Recreation and Parks Month Activity Schedule is jam-packed with activities for people of all ages and abilities. There’s something for everyone, from Yoga by the Lake to Guided Hikes to Learn to Play Pickleball.

View our Recreation and Parks Month Activity Schedule

Celebrate throughout Durham Region with the JRPM Passport

Celebrate across Durham Region by attending Recreation and Parks Month events in communities around Durham. Scan a QR code at each event to track your visits to various activities and earn a chance to win prizes, including a new bike!

Learn more about the JRPM Passport

Join the Community Challenge and help Clarington win $100,000

ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge encourages Canadians to get active throughout June by recognizing Canada’s most active community and awarding it $100,000 to support local physical activity and sports initiatives.

Help Clarington increase our community score by registering yourself or your sports organization, club, or community group.

Learn more about the Community Challenge

Recreation and Parks Month recognizes and promotes the benefits of being active and the contribution that recreation and parks make to our quality of life. We encourage all Clarington residents to join us for a Recreation and Parks Month event and to discover a Clarington park or recreation opportunity near you.