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Parks Update - July 25, 2025

Repairs and maintenance have been completed at several Town properties in the wake of last night's storm.

The following areas will re-open at 4pm today: 

• Robert Simpson Park (Park and Beach)
• (Lifeguards will return to duty at 11am on Saturday)
• Waterfront Trail
• McLean Beach 

The following locations will remain closed until further notice: 

• Albert Street Cemetery
• McLean Ball Diamond #2

Thanks to our Public Works Staff and Parks Staff for their efforts in returning these parks to operations. 

Multiple Locations Closed Due to Storm Damage

Due to damage sustained during Thursday night’s storm the following locations are closed until they are declared safe:

- Robert Simpson Park
- Robert Simpson Park Beach
- Waterfront Trail between the boat launch and Robert Simpson Park Beach
- McLean Park, McLean Beach, and Ball Diamond #2
- Albert Street Cemetery
- Malloch Road Cemetery

The Town will provide updates later today on the status of these locations. Until such time, we are asking the public to stay out of these areas.

Multiple Parks Closed Due to Storm Damage

Due to damage sustained during Thursday night’s storm the following parks are closed until they are declared safe:

• Robert Simpson Park
• Robert Simpson Park Beach
• McLean Park / McLean Beach
• McLean Ball Diamond #2

The Town will provide updates on Friday on the status of these locations. Until such time, we are asking the public to stay out of these areas. 

Media Release - Seniors Community Grant Program Helps Launch Older Adults Club in Arnprior

For Immediate Release
24 July 2025

ARNPRIOR, ON – The Town of Arnprior is thrilled to announce the launch of a new membership-based recreation program – the Older Adults Club – following a successful application to the Province of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program. The Town has received $20,247.00 in grant funding to create this program that will span September 2025 through March 2026. 

This project aims to keep adults 55+ active through recreational sports and social activities. The...

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