June Recreation, Parks, and Facilities update

June is Recreation and Parks Month

Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, schools and more as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to the quality of life. 

Access to parks and recreation is a fundamental human need that helps foster health, strong communities, and social inclusion. JRPM celebrates Ontario’s parks and recreation services and raises awareness for the role they play as a pathway to individual, community, and environmental well-being.

Read our June is Parks and Recreation Month proclamation

Event schedule

Our JRPM event schedule includes over 25 different events to keep you moving throughout June. 

Most JRPM events in Severn are free or self-guided. Pre-registration is required for the free Family JumpFit (June 3) and free Painted Treasures (June 9) events. Subscribe to page updates to stay informed about any new events.

View the JRPM Events schedule

Join us for the grand openings of our new multi-use sports courts

Mark your calendars and join us for the grand opening of our new multi-use sports court in Washago and Marchmont. All are welcome to attend and registration is not required.

Experience sports demonstrations and be part of the excitement as we officially unveil these new community assets. Free food and drinks will be available at both openings. 

A reminder that the courts are not open for public use at this time. Until the openings on June 21 and 22, residents are asked to please refrain from using the courts until the construction and inspections are complete and guidelines for use have been posted. 

Details for the Washago sport courts opening

Where: Washago Centennial Park (3376 Quetton Street)

Date and time: Friday, June 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Details for the Marchmont sport court opening

Where: Marchmont Community Park (2049 Avery Lane) 

Date and time: Saturday, June 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Have your say on the future of recreation in Severn

New evening drop-in pickleball starts June 13 in Coldwater 

Decorative banners (retired) available for purchase until June 3

The banners are constructed from thin sheet metal and measure 2.3 feet in width and 4.2 feet in height, with the exception of the larger Coldwater banners that are 2.3 feet by 5.4 feet.  

Please complete the online form to submit your request to purchase a decorative banner for $50. If you would like to purchase more than one style of each banner, you will need to complete an additional form.

Please note, a very limited number of each style remain since the intake opened on May 6. The online form will close on Monday, June 3 at midnight. 

Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee 

The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee advises Council about culture and recreational programming in Severn. Meetings are held virtually six times a year on the second Tuesday of the month.

Members include:

• Deputy Mayor Judith Cox
• Councillor Wanda Minnings
• Brenda Campbell
• Barb Clare-Powell
• Cheryl Elliot-Fraser
• Bill Harvey
• Jason Leigh
• Grace Smith
• John William

You can learn more about the members and review agendas and minutes on our Council portal page. 

Community calendar

Did you know Severn has a community calendar? The calendar includes community events, Council and Committee meetings, public meetings, and Recreation, Parks, and Facilities events. Subscribe to updates or help us build a vibrant, active, and informed community by creating your own account to submit events happening in Severn at: severn.ca/calendar. 

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