June is Recreation and Parks Month

Each June, the Community Services Department celebrates June is Recreation and Parks Month.

There are plenty of ways to participate on your own, or join in a planned activity with our Clarington recreation staff.

Explore Clarington on your own

Hike, walk or bike a Clarington trail.
Spend the day at the beach.

Visit a park or playground.
Drop in for swimming or skating.
Test your skills at the skate park.

Celebrate with us

Join in with a planned activity with our Clarington recreation staff.

Guided Hikes - Every Wednesday

June 3 is National Trails Day, but we're keeping the celebration going all month long. Join us each Wednesday at 9 a.m. in June to explore a Clarington trail as part of a guided hike.

Guided hike schedule
Date	Trail	Meeting point	Length
June 7	Farewell Creek Trail	Tooley's Mill Park, 71 Old Kingston Road, Courtice	2.2 kilometres Approximately 1,560 steps
June 14	Bowmanville Valley Creek Trail	Bowmanville Valley Parking lot off Roenigk Drive	5.4 kilometres Approximately 7,020 steps
June 21	Soper Creek Trail	Soper Creek Park, 133 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville Meet at the Visual Arts Centre	5.8 kilometres Approximately 7,540 steps
June 28	Great Lakes Waterfront Trail	Samuel Wilmot Nature Area 1100 Cobbledick Road, Newcastle Meet at the South end of Cobbledick Road.	5.2 kilometres Approximately 6,760 steps

Family Park Workouts - Every Thursday

Each Thursday in June, from 5 to 5:45 p.m., our fitness staff will lead a fun-filled family workout at various parks in Clarington.

Family Park Workouts Schedule
Date	Park
June 8	Cancelled due to poor air quality from wildfires in Northern Ontario and Quebec.
June 15	Rickard Neighbourhood Park, Newcastle
June 22	Rosswell Park, Courtice
June 29	Port Darlington East Beach Park, Bowmanville

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.

National Health and Fitness Day - June 3

Joins us at Courtice Community Complex from 8 to 11 a.m. for a sample of fitness classes, including Dance and Tone, spinning, and more. Light refreshments will be provided. All classes are drop in—only stay for the classes you're interested in. No membership is required.

National Health and Fitness Day Schedule
Time	Activity
8 to 8:15 a.m.	Welcome and refreshments
8:15 to 9:15 a.m.	Family Dance & Tone
9:15 to 9:30 a.m.	Break
9:30 to 10:15 a.m.	Spin Class
10:15 to 10:20 a.m.	Break
10:20 to 10:50 a.m.	Stretch
10:50 to 11 a.m.	Wrap up and refreshments

P.A. Day Bike Rally - June 9

Cancelled due to poor air quality from wildfires in Northern Ontario and Quebec.

Join us at South Courtice Arena from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn about bike safety, and to go for a ride. Bring your bike and your CSA-approved helmet.

Geared to children 12 years old and younger and their parents or guardians.

Orono Park Pool opening - June 17, 18, 24 and 25

Make a splash at Orono Park Pool during our summer grand opening weekends on June 17 and 18 and June 24 and 25 from noon to 4 p.m.

Bring your family and swim for free on June 17 and 18. Regular admission fees apply on June 24 and 25.

Find more exciting ways to celebrate on the Parks and Recreation Ontario website.