Recreation Newsletter - July 2025

School is out for the summer and there are so many activities for you this summer. In fact, there’s something for everyone!

Events

Featured on Calendar.Arnprior.ca
July 2 – The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
July 6 – Sunday Market & Concerts in the Park
July 12 – PaddleFest
July 12 – Movies in the Park
July 13 - Sunday Market & Concerts in the Park
July 17 – Annual Seniors BBQ in the Park by Seniors at Home
July 19 – Dragon Boat Festival
July 20 - Sunday Market & Concerts in the Park
July 26 – Galilee Centre Teddy Bear Picnic
July 27 - Sunday Market & Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park
Annual summer series showcasing local talent on Robert Simpson Park's Gazebo Stage. Free performances run from 2:00pm-4:00pm for ten Sundays

Movie in the Park
Free movie showings in parks across Arnprior. All shows are rated G and start immediately after sun set.

PaddleFest
Want free watersport plus lots of fun activities on land? Of course you do! PaddleFest provides activities for families and adults alike at McLean Beach. Visit Arnprior.ca/PaddleFest to learn more.

Dragon Boat Festival
Welcome teams from across Ontario and Quebec as they compete on the river in 400m courses. Whether you are paddling or spectating, we can’t wait to welcome you back to this annual event.

Aquatic Update

The Nick Smith Centre Pool will reopen on July 7 after it’s three week closure for annual repairs.

The beach at Robert Simpson Park is now guarded daily from 11:00am-6:00pm. Please respect signage and obey the instructions from lifeguards on duty.

Lifeguard Certification Courses – Summer 2025

• Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid: July 14–18 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm
• Bronze Cross: July 21–25 | 8:00 am–12:00 pm
• Swim Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor Combined: July 28–August 1 | 8:00 am–4:00 pm
• National Lifeguard – Pool: August 11–15 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• NLS Pool Recertification: August 15 | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
• National Lifeguard – Waterfront: June 27–29 | 8:00 am–5:00 pm
• NLS Waterfront Recertification: June 29 | 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

Registration is available online.

Park Program

Park Program is a new program for youth throughout the summer months in Arnprior. We invite youth to participate in free programming, both structured and unstructured. Supervision and equipment will be provided by program staff. The program runs three days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The location of the program varies per week to utilize the benefits of the parks in our community. Registration is required to participate. We hope that you come out to join us! Learn more at Arnprior.ca/ParkProgram

Summer Camp

Summer camps start tomorrow and there is limited space remaining in select weeks. Camp Wanna-Go is a summer day camp for children between the ages of 4 and 10 operating out of the Nick Smith Centre. Each week is packed with games and crafts to go along with the weekly theme. Themes include culinary weeks, sport weeks, adventures and more! Space is very limited so act fast to secure your spot today! 

Parks Update

In June we celebrated the re-opening of Fairview Park which features Arnprior’s second splash pad, first parkour circuit as well as a swing set and preschool play structure. Make sure to drop in and check out the newest park as well as learn about other spaces in town by visiting Arnprior.ca/Parks

NSC Arena Revitalization Project

Curious to see the progress of Bert Hall Arena and Glenn Arthur Arena? We've been keeping you up to date with time lapse and walk through videos of the construction project on our YouTube channel.
Learn more about the project by visiting Arnprior.ca/Engage 

Stay in the Know!

The Rec Department is always coming out with new and exciting programs, events, and activities. Stay up to date by visiting our social media and website

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