June is Rec and Parks Month

Get ready for a month-long celebration of fun and recreation as June is Recreation and Parks month. Municipalities across Durham Region, in partnership with Durham Tourism and the Durham Region Health Department are celebrating the month with lots of free events and a grand prize contest! Use your passport as your ticket to guide you through all the free events happening throughout the month. By participating in these events, you’ll have a chance to win prizes including a brand-new bike! Grab your family and friends and get ready for fun-filled experiences across the region!

Don’t forget to also join the ParticipACTION Community Challenge and help your community to be crowned Canada’s Most Active and win $100,000 through collective movement. Register as an individual. #TogetherWeMove

Image of a family riding bicycles on a waterfront trail

Image of a park with gardens of yellow flowers in front of a field of green grass

Nothing says summertime quite like a picnic in a park. Read about local restaurants offering picnic-friendly foods and nearby parks to picnic in.

Image of two people on stand up paddle boards on a lake

While you’re celebrating Recreation and Parks month, you will also be experiencing the many benefits of physical activity. Whether you’re walking through the many beautiful trails across the region or participating in an energetic fitness class, you will be rewarded with some great health benefits. Regular physical activity is important for your health. To check out all the many benefits and for suggestions on how to be more active visits durham.ca/PhysicalActivity.

Visit the municipalities' website for more details on recreation and parks

Read the rules and regulations for the June is Recreation and Parks Month contest.