June is Recreation & Parks Month
Join us as we celebrate with 30 days of activities and events catering to all!
Let's focus on the benefits recreation and parks have on our physical, social and mental health. There are many ways you can get involved and be active! From acrylic painting, nature-themed crafts and coding, to dancing, swimming and sports, there's something enjoyable for everyone to partake in!
June is Recreation and Parks Month Launch Event
Celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month with a day packed full of fun and excitement at Carrville Community Centre! On Monday, June 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., you’re invited to join us for a FREE event filled with fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Get moving with DanceFIT, show off your baking skills with cupcake decorating, and take part in our June is Rec & Parks Month scavenger hunt! You can also join youth 3-on-3 basketball, as well as, learn life saving tips through our CPR and choking demos. There will also be glitter tattoos, hacky sack making, FREE popcorn giveaways, vendor booths and more!
Seasonal opening of Thornhill Outdoor Pool!
Thornhill Outdoor Pool (26 Old Yonge St.) is making a splash with its seasonal opening celebration on Saturday, June 13. Join the festivities and dive into a day of fun! Don't miss out on the excitement!
All proceeds go to RecAssist!
All proceeds from June is Recreation and Parks Month programming will go towards RecAssist, the City's fee assistance program, which helps subsidize the cost of recreation programs and swim lessons for low-income individuals and families in Vaughan. Aren’t able to attend a program, but want to contribute? Donations to RecAssist can now be made online at vaughan.perfectmind.com in denominations of $5, $10 or $25. Tax receipts will be provided for donations of $25 or more. Donate now!
$5 Registered Programs
Many diverse activities are offered during June is Recreation and Parks Month - and for only $5! Crafting sessions, family mindfulness programs and sports, coding workshops, dance classes, inclusion programs, counselling sessions on child behaviour and motivation, and much more.
FREE Recreational Swims and Aquafitness
Residents of all ages can enjoy FREE recreational and length swims, as well as aquafitness classes on select days and times. Register and pay up to 7 days in advance. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins one hour prior to the start of the program.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Length Swim | 12-1pm | Al Palladini Community Centre |
| June 5 | Aquafitness: Hydrospin Fusion: Bike/Aquafit/Resistance Training | 7:30-8:30pm | Carrville Community Centre |
| June 6 | Recreational Swim and Rapid Rescue Line Toss | 1:45-2:45pm | Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena |
| June 7 | Aquafitness: Hydrospin Fusion: Bike/Aquafit/Resistance Training | 4:45-5:45pm | Carrville Community Centre |
| June 8 | Aquafitness | 7:45-8:30pm | Al Palladini Community Centre |
| June 10 | Recreational Swim & CPR/AED Demo | 6-7pm | Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre |
| June 11 | Length Swim | 8:45-10:00pm | Garnet A. Williams Community Centre |
| June 15 | Length Swim | 8:45-10:00pm | Chancellor Community Centre |
| June 18 | Aquafitness | 9:30-10:15am | North Thornhill Community Centre |
| June 20 | Recreational Swim and Rapid Rescue Line Toss | 1:30-2:30pm | Vellore Village Community Centre |
| June 23 | Length Swim | 8:45-9:45pm | Dufferin Clark Community Centre |
| June 27 | Aquafitness | 8:00-8:45am | Father Ermanno Bulfon Community Centre |
Drop-in Sports
Participate in a range of drop-in sports - volleyball, basketball, badminton - offered on select days and times . Register and pay up to 7 days in advance. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins one hour prior to the start of a drop-in programs.
| DATE | ACTIVITY | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5 | Adult Pickleball | 1:15-2:45pm | Dufferin Clark Community Centre |
| June 6 | Family Basketball | 3:30-5pm | Vellore Village Community Centre |
| June 11 | Adult Pickleball | 11:30am-1pm | Carrville Community Centre |
| June 12 | Youth Badminton | 8:30-10:30pm | Maple Community Centre |
| June 17 | Volleyball (16+) | 8:30-10:30pm | Father E. Bulfon Community Centre |
| June 18 | Adult Badminton | 8:30-10:30pm | Maple Community Centre |
| June 19 | Parent & Child Sports | 6:30-8pm | Carrville Community Centre |
Make a difference in your community
RecAssist is the City’s fee assistance program, which helps subsidize the cost of recreation programs and swim lessons for low-income individuals and families in Vaughan. 100% of donations go towards recipients. Tax receipts will be issued via email for donations of $25 or more.