Recreation and Parks Month

Each June, Clarington celebrates Recreation and Parks Month. Check out our exciting lineup of programming, including our jam-packed schedule of events in Clarington and Durham Region's passport program, with activities available across the Region.
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. It’s an opportunity to find out what Clarington has to offer to help you and your family be active, connected and engaged with Clarington’s recreation programs, parks and sport organizations.
Recreation and Parks Month activity schedule
| Activity | Date | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor Cycling Class | Wednesday, June 3 | 5 to 5:45 p.m. | Courtice Community Complex | |
| Preschool Fun and Play with Caregiver (walking to six years) | Saturday, June 6 | 8 to 9 a.m. | Diane Hamre Recreation Complex |
Free for children three and under. Children four to six $2. Adults $4.52 No registration required. |
| Family Fun Fitness Class | Saturday, June 6 | 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Diane Hamre Recreation Complex |
Free. Registration required. |
| Family Hike | Saturday, June 6 | 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Courtice Community Complex |
Free. Registration required. |
| Forest Bathing Workshop (55+) | Tuesday, June 9 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Courtice Community Complex |
Free. |
| Seniors' Month Barbecue and Open House (55+) | Tuesday, June 16 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex |
Free. |
| Balance - Changes and Challenges as we Age Workshop (55+) | Thursday, June 18 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Courtice Community Complex |
$6.56 |
| Orono Park Pool Opening Weekend | Saturday, June 20 | Noon to 4 p.m. | Orono Park Pool |
Free. No registration required. |
| Family Yoga | Sunday, June 21 | 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. | Courtice Community Complex |
Free. |
| Orono Park Pool Opening Weekend | Sunday, June 21 | Noon to 4 p.m. | Orono Park Pool |
Free. No registration required. |
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.
Durham Region Passport Program
The Passport Adventure encourages residents to get active, explore their community, and take part in local events for a chance to win a brand-new bike.
How it works
- Download the Passport Adventure guide.
- Use your passport to help you plan which event you would like to attend throughout June.
- Attend participating recreation events and scan the unique QR code at each participating event to enter the contest. Each QR scan counts as one entry into the grand prize draw.
Grand prize draw
- Open to residents of Durham Region.
- Children under 17 require parental permission.
- Contest runs June 1 to June 30, 2026.
- One grand prize bicycle will be awarded.
Stay in touch
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