June is Recreation and Parks Month
Recreation and Parks Month
June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) - an annual movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social and environmental health.
The City of Oshawa has partnered with neighbouring Durham Region municipalities to offer FREE recreational activities and events across the Region throughout the month of June in celebration of Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM).
Participate in three or more JRPM events hosted in the Durham Region for a chance to win a new bike and other sport accessories!
Oshawa's JRPM Activity Calendar
Join the ParticipACTION Community Challenge to win $100,000 as Canada’s Most active Community
In addition to Recreation and Park Month, the City of Oshawa is participating in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The ParticipACTION Community Challenge encourages Canadians to get active throughout the month of June, awarding the most active community with a $100,000 prize to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.
We invite all Oshawa residents, community groups, and organizations to join this community challenge and get active this June. By participating, you can help Oshawa be crowned Canada’s Most Active Community and win $100,000 to support our local recreation programs and services.
Here's how you can help Oshawa win:
- Register as an organization and track programs and events delivered by your organization that get people active throughout June. Each organization that registers for the community challenge and logs their activities between now and June 30 contributes to Oshawa's ParticipACTION score.
- Sign up as an individual and take the pledge to be active for your community this June! Each individual that signs up for the challenge using an Oshawa postal code between now and June 30 contributes to Oshawa's ParticipACTION score.
Register for the ParticipACTION Community Challenge
Explore Oshawa on your own
- Swim at one of the City's many pools.
- Visit Lakeview Park. Enjoy the splash pad, playground, beach and natural surroundings.
- Enjoy a day out at an Oshawa park. Don't forget to invite your friends.
- Ride a bike along a stretch of our scenic trails. Make sure to wear a helmet.
- Go ice skating at Delpark Homes Centre.
- Check out the skateboard parks at Delpark Homes Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex, and North Oshawa Park.
Learn more about Recreation and Parks Month at Parks and Recreation Ontario.