June is Recreation and Parks Month in the City of Peterborough

Peterborough, ON – Celebrate the City of Peterborough’s fields, trails and recreation facilities during Recreation and Parks Month, recognized each year in June.   

This year’s theme is “Community thrives here.” Throughout the month residents are invited to explore a new park, try a new sport or revisit a favourite pastime.    

“Recreation and Parks Month is a great time to celebrate the incredible value that parks, trails, and recreational spaces bring to our community. Whether it’s a walk in Jackson Park, trying a new activity at a city facility or playing on one of our many sports fields, these spaces support our physical health, mental well-being and social connection,” said Community Services co-chairs Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk in a joint statement. “Recreation is at the heart of a vibrant, active, and inclusive Peterborough. We encourage everyone to get outside, get moving, and take full advantage of the natural beauty and recreational opportunities Peterborough has to offer.”  

Throughout June the City is offering free “Try It” sessions for several programs, including Youth Dance Classes, Lawn Bowling and Inner Tube Water Polo. A full calendar of events can be found at peterborough.ca/JRPM2025.   

Splash pads are now open for the season and operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. until early September, weather permitting. Wading pools and Beavermead Beach are opening Saturday, June 28, 2025, with lifeguard supervision offered daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.   

Registration is also open for the City’s summer day camp programs. These week-long camps focus on everything from arts and crafts to themed weeks, sports and youth leadership. For more information on summer day camp programs visit peterborough.ca/camps.  

The City offers subsidies for eligible residents to help cover the cost of recreation programs. For more information on recreation subsidies visit peterborough.ca/RecSubsidy.