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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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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National Yoga Day - June 21 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yoga by the LakeTime: 10 to 11 a.m. 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. 55+ Active Adults YogaTime: 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. Time: 11:40 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. These free 55+ Active Adults Yoga classes helps increase stamina, strength, flexibility and balance while focusing on body awareness. Family YogaTime: 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. This free family yoga class will focus on flexibility, balance, and the special bond between parent and child(ren). Empower your child(ren) while practising mindfulness, moving your bodies, learning to breathe, calming your minding, and accessing your creativity. Children must be 4 years of age or older to participate.
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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. |
Track your visits to various events throughout Durham and earn a chance to win prizes including a new bike!
How it works:
Stay tuned for a list of event throughout Durham Region
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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