Recreation Newsletter - February 2026

Amid all of this cold weather - there are many recreation programs to keep you warm.

February Highlights

FamFest 2026

Family Day weekend is full of fun and free activities! Learn about:

• DJ Skate
• Live Family Feud
• Outdoor Activities
• Family Day Monday

Visit Arnprior.ca/FamFest to see the full schedule.

Aquatics Update

Want to become a lifeguard? The National Lifeguard Course is open for registration and running March 16-20

The swimming lesson schedule will be visible online starting March 14 at arnprior.ca/swimming .

Aqua Fitness, Greyfish, Adult and Private Lesson Registration:

Resident: March 30 at 9:00am

Non-Resident: April 1 at 9:00am

Children's Lesson Registration:

Resident: March 31 at 9:00am

Non-Resident: April 2 at 9:00am

Summer Camp – Camp Wanna-Go

Summer camp registration opens March 2!

Camp Wanna-Go’s schedule is set and viewable online at Arnprior.ca/WannaGo

This summer features many new additions including extended hours, a lunch program, and extra week.

Outdoor Rinks

The Sullivan Rink of Dreams (Legion Park) and the ODR at Sergeant Howard Slater Park in Village Creek are both open! We ask everyone to share the space with other users and to clear the rinks off after you’ve enjoyed them to help make them usable for the next group.

Stay up to date on  the status of our Outdoor Rinks at www.arnprior.ca/rinks

March Break Camp

Registration for the March Break Camp is open and space is going quick. Stay tuned for more March Break programming coming soon.

Register now!

Spring/Summer Ice Availability

Registration for the March Break Camp is open and space is going quick. Stay tuned for more March Break programming coming soon.

Register now!

Recreation Refresh

Here are some of the things we don’t want you to forget…

Shinny Memberships - Annual  Shinny Memberships expired December 31, 2025. Memberships must be renewed to participate. Renew at Arnprior.ca/Shinny

Lending Hub - Don’t let a lack of equipment keep you from recreation this winter. Borrow skates, helmets, snowshoes, and cross-country skis by visiting the Nick Smith Centre.

Older Adults Club - This pilot project rolls over in to the new year. Learn how adults 55+ can engage in low-cost programming at Arnprior.ca/OlderAdultsClub

Youth Club - It’s not too late to join in on Afterschool Programs, Crafting, Youth Nights and more! Visit Arnprior.ca/YouthClub to be part of the fun.

Project Updates

Nick Smith Centre

• Works in both arena continue to progress with the installation of glass in doors, improvements to arena stands and railings and additional flooring.
• The new Pro Shop space, meeting rooms, storage rooms and mezzanine is slated to be completed in late April.

Stay up to date on the project

Robert Simpson Park

At  the January 26 Regular Meeting of Council, staff presented an update on the new  splash pad, play features and shade shelter that would be incorporated into  Phase 1a of the RSP Refresh along with options for upgrades to the washroom  amenities and Indigenous space for Phase 1b Follow the project updates at Arnprior.ca/RefreshRSP