Recreation and Parks Month

June is Recreation and Park Month (JRPM)

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. East Gwillimbury (EG) and communities across Ontario have embraced JRPM to promote local events, parks, and facilities for everyone to enjoy!

JRPM celebrates and promotes the importance of Ontario's unique parks and recreation services. Parks and recreation play an essential role in individual, community, and environmental well-being.

Here are some great ways to stay active this summer!

• Bring a kite, soccer ball, baseball glove or frisbee to your local park. Visit one of our newer parks below! Please remember to share the space with others and continue to follow all public health guideline.

  • Allangrove Park at 28 Allangrove Avenue

  • Queensville Park at 1590 Queensville Sideroad
    

  • Children of Peace Park at 68 Sharonview Crescent
    

  • Mount Albert Community Park at 53 Main Street

• Ride your bike or rollerblade along one of our scenic trails . Make sure to wear your helmet!
• Enjoy an afternoon getting some steps in at the East Gwillimbury Farmers' Market (EGFM). For more information on the EGFM, please visit the Farmers' Market page.
  

JRPM is coordinated by Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). With COVID-19 measures in place, PRO has come up with activity ideas to celebrate the month at home. Check out PRO's website for more activities for you and your family to try at home!