June is Recreation and Park Month (JRPM)

June is Recreation and Parks Month

June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. East Gwillimbury (EG) and communities across Ontario have embraced JRPM to promote local events, parks, and facilities for everyone to enjoy!

JRPM celebrates and promotes the importance of Ontario's unique parks and recreation services. Parks and recreation play an essential role in individual, community, and environmental well-being. 

FREE Parks and Recreation Month Activities

Date and TimeEventAgesLocation

Tuesday June 4, 2024

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

55+ Zumba Gold Drop-in

55 years and up

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Friday June 7, 2024

5:45 to 6:40 p.m.

Youth Dodgeball Drop-in

9 to 14 yrs

Holland Landing Community Centre

Wednesday June 12, 2024

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

55+ Yoga Flow Drop-in

55 years and up

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Friday June 14, 2024

4 to 4:50 p.m.

Youth Shinny

11 to 14 yrs

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Monday June 17, 2024

9 to 9:50 a.m.

Parent and Tot Skate

Adults 17 an up, children 5 and under

East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Tuesday June 18, 2024

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

55+ Chair Yoga

55 years and up 

ROSS Family Complex

Wednesday June 19, 2024

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Badminton/Volleyball Drop-in

16 years and up

ROSS Family Complex

Tuesday June 25, 2024

11:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Mom and Baby Yogalates

16 years and up

Holland Landing Community Centre

Wednesday June 26, 2024

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Parent and Tot Open Gym

Children aged 0 to 3 yrs

ROSS Family Complex

Zumba Gold

Suitable for participants with any level of Zumba experience. 

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 55 years and up
Date and time: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 
Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Canada Hall 

*NEW* Fitness at the Farmers Market

Join us at our Farmers Market every Thursday for the month of June to participate in a variety of fitness programs! The Farmers Market is open from 2 to 7 p.m. , times of the specific fitness classes will be announced soon!

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 16 years and up

Location: Civic Centre - Grass Field 

Date and Time: TBA

*NEW* Youth Dodgeball

Come play your favorite Dodgeball games at our Youth Dodgeball!

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 9 to 14 years old

Location: Holland Landing Community Centre - York Room 

Date and Time: Friday, June 7, 2024 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.

*NEW* Mom and Baby Yogalates

Come out and try this new program, Mom and Baby Yogalates. Join fellow parents/guardians as you and your baby stretch and relax, come give it a try!

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Date and time: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Holland Landing Community Centre - York Room

Yoga Flow

Suitable for participants with any level of Yoga experience. 

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 55 years and up
Date and time: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Canada Hall 

Youth Shinny

Drop-in shinny is a great way to play a quick game of pick-up hockey with friends and family.

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE! Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages: 11 to 14 years old

Date and Time: Friday, June 14, 2024 from 4 to 4:50 p.m.

Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Ice Pad

Parent and Tot Skate

This drop-in parent and tot skate is a slower-paced skate, which provides a safe environment for you and your child to learn the ropes of skating.

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE! Space is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ages: Adults 17 and up, children 5 and under

Date and Time: Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9 to 9:50 a.m.

Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex - Ice Pad

Chair Yoga

Get your body safely moving, stretching, and gaining strength with our Chair Yoga program!

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 55 years and up

Date, Time and Location: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Ross Family Complex - Program Room

Badminton/Volleyball Drop-in

Come drop-in at our Badminton/Volleyball time with friends and family!

No registration required, just drop in and join for FREE!

Ages: 16 years and up

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Location: Ross Family Complex - Gymnasium

*NEW* Parent and Tot Open Gym

Come join us for our Parent and Tot Open Gym. Come explore, socialize and play in our gym facility, there will be plenty of toys and things to play with waiting for you!

Parent participation is required, no registration, just drop-in and join for FREE!

Ages: 0 to 3 years old

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Ross Family Complex - Gymnasium

More information on JRPM

JRPM is coordinated by Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). Check out PRO's website for more activities for you and your family to try at home!