Recreation Newsletter - May 2025 - The Town of Arnprior

The warm weather is upon us and the summer is right around the corner. Check out what’s in store for you.

Dates to Circle on your Calendar

May 2-3: Arnprior Community Choir presents Stories in Song
May 3: The Arnprior & McNab/Braeside Men’s Shed Spring Craft Sale!
May 7: The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
May 8: McHappy Day
May 8 RCDSB Youth Entrepreneur Market
May 9: Youth Club Glow in the Dark Mini Putt
May 23: Junior and Youth Night
May 27: Craft Program
May 30: Youth Night

Learn more about these events and submit your own at calendar.arnprior.ca

Summer Events Release

Summer is always buzzing in Arnprior and this year is no different. All of the summer events have been launched and you can find the full lineup at Arnprior.ca/Events

Make sure to catch

June 7 – Priorpalooza
June 8 - August 17 – Concerts in the Park
June 8-September 28: Arnprior Market
June 21 – Movie in the Park
June 26 – School’s Out Beach Party
July 1 – Canada Day
July 12 – PaddleFest
July 12 – Movie in the Park
July 19 – Dragon Boat Festival
August 9 – Movie in the Park
August 23 – Cultural Night Market

Summer Camp

Do you need summer plans for you kids? The Town of Arnprior has multiple camp options for you! Camp Wanna-Go will be running all summer long starting on June 30th and ending on August 22nd, and will go from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The Theatre Kids Camp will be running for 2 weeks In July and the newest summer camp is the Sports Camp. We’ve also launched pilot program called Counsellor in Training meant for those who have aged out of camp but want to stay involved. For more information about the camps please visit Arnprior.ca/Camps

Aquatics Update

Arnprior Reintroduces Pool Memberships!

The Town of Arnprior is thrilled to announce the return of pool memberships at the Nick Smith Centre Pool, identified through public consultation and a recommendation in our Recreation and Parks Master Plan. These memberships grant access to a wide variety of swim programs, including Lane Swim, Public Swim, Toonie Swim, Parent and Tot Swim, Senior Swim, and Therapy Swim.

Memberships are available on a yearly basis, valid from January 1 to December 1, and will be prorated based on the date of purchase. For children (15 and under) and seniors (60 and over), the cost is $350 per year for Arnprior Residents and Renfrew Residents, or $525 for Non-Residents. Adult memberships (ages 16–59) are priced at $475 annually for Residents, and $712.50 for Non-Residents. Adult and senior fees are subject to HST.

Full membership details and registration information are available at www.arnprior.ca/swimming.

Aquatic Registration Information

The swimming lesson schedule will be visible online starting June 6 at https://www.arnprior.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/swimming-lessons.aspx. Summer lessons will feature lesson options during the daytime or the evening.

Aqua Fitness Registration:

Resident: June 16 at 9:00am
Non-Resident: June 18 at 9:00am

Children’s Swimming Lesson Registration:

Resident: June 17 at 9:00am
Non-Resident: June 19 at 9:00am

We recommend creating an online account, reviewing registration information and registering online as many classes fill within minutes at www.arnprior.ca/registration.

How to Become a Lifeguard

Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid | July | Monday-Friday | 8am-12pm

Bronze Cross | July | Monday-Friday | 8am-12pm

National Lifeguard-Pool and Standard First Aid with CPR C | August | Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm

National Lifeguard-Pool Recert | August | Friday | 12pm-5pm

National Lifeguard-Waterfront | June 27-29 | Friday-Sunday | 8am-5pm

National Lifeguard-Waterfront Recert | June 29 | Sunday | 12pm-5pm

Annual Pool Closure

The swimming pool at the Nick Smith Centre will undergo temporary closure for annual maintenance beginning June 14 and reopening July 7.

Sports Programs and Leagues

Spring sports programs start the week of May 26 and select programs have limited space left including:

T-Ball
Beach Volleyball
Ball Hockey
Pickleball
Skateboarding

Learn more about these programs and leagues by visiting the Town’s website.

NSC Arena Revitalization Update

The Nick Smith Centre transformation continues and we’ve created a walkthrough the project video on our YouTube channel. View the most up to date progress by visiting Arnprior.ca/ArenaRevitalization

Have your name on the NSC Arena Revitalization Project

It’s the last month to become a Fan for Life! The Nick Smith Centre is one of the busiest buildings in Arnprior and has several sponsorship and advertising opportunities. If your business looking for exposure there are plenty of options from rink board advertisements to wall advertisements or something even more visible like sponsorship a scoreboard.

Whether you’re a business, a family that lives at the rink or someone that wants to leave their legacy, our Fan for Life seat sponsorship program is for you. Secure your spot by May 31.

Parks, Trails and Ball Diamonds

Sections of the Gilles Trail (Waterfront Trail) are closed due to overland flooding. We ask the public to refrain from entering these areas and ask that you exercise caution near any waterways in the coming days.

Swings have been installed in all parks with swing sets except for Fairview Park (still under construction) and Caruso Park (excessive ground water).

Work continues at the ball diamonds ahead of the upcoming season. They are expected to be open for the Victoria Day weekend.

Please check our website and social media accounts for updates on the status of trails, parks and sports fields.

Pitch-in Week and Earth Day Initiatives

Thanks for everyone that supported our community clean-up initiatives through Pitch-In Week and The Great Arnprior Trash Hunt. We are grateful to our sponsors at Home Hardware and Canadian Tire for supplying our Pitch-In Kits and to the volunteers and Environmental Advisory Committee members responsible for putting together The Great Arnprior Trash Hunt and the sponsors that supported their event and the Arnprior Fire Department for providing the BBQ lunch!

Stay in the Know!

Things can change quick so stay tuned to our social media channels to catch all of the updates!

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