Recreation Newsletter - June 2025

June is Recreation and Parks Month which means it is time to celebrate and highlight the many parks, trails, programs and events that are in our community and accessible to you.

ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

Arnprior, let’s rally to be Canada’s Most Active Community in the @ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk! Register your organization & track the number of participants at your events or programs to help our community win $100k & your organization win prizes! Visit Arnprior.ca/Recreation to learn more!

Events

Featured on Calendar.Arnprior.ca
June 4 - The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
June 7 - Priorpalooza Music Festival
June 8 - Concerts in the Park
June 14 - The Father's Day Charity Car Show & BBQ
June 14 - Swing Fore Optimism 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament
June 14 - Art Installation and Collage Workshop
June 15 - Concerts in the Park
June 21 - Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 - Movies in the Park
June 22 - Concerts in the Park
June 26 - School's Out Beach Party
June 29 - Concerts in the Park

Priorpalooza
An annual music festival hosted at Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior that showcases local talents from across Eastern Ontario. This family-friendly event provides something  for all ages throughout the day. This free event is made possible by local sponsors and community support.

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.

School's Out Beach Party
This event features entertainment on the gazebo, a slip n slide, bouncy house and a guarded beach for lots of fun after the last day of school.

Aquatic Update

The Nick Smith Centre Pool will be closed for annual maintenance from June 14 to July 7. This essential work helps us maintain the quality and safety of our aquatic facilities.

At the same time, we’re pleased to announce that the Robert Simpson Park Beach will officially open for the season on Thursday, June 26, just in time for the School’s Out Beach Party. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm through the end of August, weather permitting.

Pool memberships are back! Visit Arnprior.ca/Swimming to learn more.

Aqua Fitness & Private Lessons Registration Dates:
Residents: June 16 at 9:00 am
Non-Residents: June 18 at 9:00 am

Children’s Swim Lessons Registration Dates:
Residents: June 17 at 9:00 am
Non-Residents: June 19 at 9:00 am

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.

Employment Opportunities

The Nick Smith Centre is hiring for Lifeguard and Swim Instructor positions for fall 2025. Applications open this month!

Summer Camp

As the end of school approaches, it’s time to think about summer camps. 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! 

 We are proud to announce the Counsellor in Training program for children aged 11-13 who are able to grow their confidence and leadership skills by shadowing a counsellor and helping with our camp crafts, and games. 

Learn more about summer camp programming at Arnprior.ca/Camps

Sport Leagues and Programs

Sports Programs and Leagues

Our spring/summer sports programs are in full swing, but there’s still limited space available in:

• T-Ball
• Youth Ball Hockey
• Adult Ball Hockey
• Outdoor Pickleball

The following programs begin in June so it’s not too late to join in:

• Skateboarding (June 5th)
• Youth Beach Volleyball (June 10th)
• Adult Beach Volleyball (June 10th)

Click here to learn more about these programs on the Town's website.

P.A. Day Camp

Don’t miss our final P.A. Day Camp of the school year on Friday, June 6th at the Nick Smith Centre! The theme is Water Olympics, promising a fun-filled day of games and activities. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early!

Preschool Explorers

Join us this June for Preschool Explorers, running Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre Community Hall. This program helps prepare little ones for school through free play, social interaction, and structured activities—plus, it’s a great opportunity for caregivers to take a break or run errands! Visit Arnprior.ca/Preschool to learn more!

Parks Update

Beach: Robert Simpson Park Beach will officially open for the season on Thursday, June 26
Splash Pad: The splash pad at Robert Simpson Park is now open for the season! Stay tuned for updates on the opening of Arnprior's second splash pad at Fairview Park in the coming weeks.  The new Fairview Park will open this month featuring the Town’s second splash pad, a parkour circuit, swing sets, preschool play structure and play berm. Follow our socials for more details on the opening of this exciting park space!
Marina: The Arnprior Municipal Marina and Boat Launch is now open! Visit Arnprior.ca/Marina to learn more about these services.
Parks and Play Structures: Did you know Arnprior has over 13 parks and trails with a variety of amenities you can access? Visit Arnprior.ca/Parks to learn about these spaces.

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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