Outdoor Recreation Safety

The town would like to remind residents and visitors to take proper precautions at outdoor recreation amenities.

Outdoor recreation is as important as ever for the physical, mental, and social health of our community. The Town of Arnprior has great options for participating in outdoor recreation. Please take the proper precautions when using these amenities.

Outdoor Rinks
When using outdoor rinks, it is highly recommended that all skaters wear a CSA approved helmet and if engaged in play where pucks or sticks are present, a full cage and protective equipment is also encouraged. CSA approved helmets are required for wheelchair and stroller occupants. Staying off the rinks during inclement weather or when staff are clearing snow or flooding the surface is also for the safety of the users and the benefit of the quality of these recreational amenities. Find  more information and status updates on our three outdoor rinks here Outdoor-Skating-Rinks.

Trails
Whether you’re on foot, skis or snowshoes, dress appropriately, plan your route, bring a buddy, watch your feet – stay away from slippery surfaces and fast-moving water – and wear reflective and colourful clothing. A reminder that not all trails are maintained in the winter and to be mindful of motorized vehicles when using the Algonquin Trail. Visit our Trails page to learn more about the trails in our community.

Sliding

The Town of Arnprior does not have any sanctioned sliding hills. Residents and visitors will see signs posted in select parks and areas where people often go sliding advising them of the risks of those areas. These locations include ‘Tank Hill’ on James Street and at Robert Simpson Park. These hills, and others, are not safe for sliding and the Town of Arnprior does not accept responsibility for related risks or injuries. Town staff are working to review suitable options to potentially designate a hill for sliding/ tobogganing in the future.

Users of our outdoor recreation amenities are asked to continue to adhere to the Public Health guidelines and restrictions and to follow any instructions on Town signage posted at these locations. Parents and guardians are recommended to directly supervise children (12 and under) at all times. Please do you part to help keep our outdoor recreation amenities clean.

Take the opportunity to enjoy the free use of winter recreation equipment from our lending hub. The Town has a variety of snowshoes, cross-country ski kits, skates and helmets. Visit our Lending Hub page for more information or contact the Nick Smith Centre at recreation@arnprior.ca or 613.623.7301 to reserve equipment for your outdoor adventure.

Media Contact:
Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation
givory@arnprior.ca
613.623.7301 X1793