City of Peterborough Celebrating Recreation and Parks Month With Community Events and Activities Throughout June

The City of Peterborough is recognizing Recreation and Parks month- a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social and environmental health- with local programs and events available throughout the month of June. 

photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.

Access to parks and recreation helps foster personal health, wellbeing, strong communities and social inclusion.

Throughout the month of June, a wide variety of free activities, events and giveaways will be taking place across the community. There is something for everyone, regardless of age or ability.

The City says this project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.

"The City of Peterborough is well known for our incredible green spaces, the Otonabee River and Little Lake, parks and recreational/sports opportunities,” says Councillor Lesley Parnell, Chair of the City’s Arenas, Parks and Recreation Portfolio. “Please get out and enjoy the many free events and activities to expand your quality of life in our beautiful City.”

Highlight of events:

• June 1: All abilities Try It Pickleball from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wellness Centre gym B/C

• June 5: It’s World Environment Day! Leave the car and walk, bike, or take the bus today

• June 9: P.A. Day Fun Swim for all ages from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wellness Centre

• June 10: Dragon Boat Festival returns to Del Crary Park. This all-day family-friendly event supports Peterborough Regional Health Centre to invest in state-of-the-art technology to serve more cancer patients. Visit the Peterborough Dragon Boat website for more information.

• June 12: Wellness Centre Client Appreciation Day

• June 17: Power Yoga in the Park for all ages at Rogers Cove from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• June 18: Happy Father’s Day! Celebrate with a Fun Swim for all ages at the Wellness Centre from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• June 20: Downtown Youth Space will host a Mini Olympics event in Confederation Square from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for all ages.

• June 23: Zumba Dance Party happening downtown at the Quaker Foods City Square from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your dance moves and energy for a fun-filled evening that is open for all ages.

• June 29: Let’s Bike Event in Partnership with Green Up will take place at Quaker Foods City Square from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• July 1: Canada Day celebrations start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, with pre-parade activities in Confederation Square, followed by the Canada Day Parade presented by Cogeco, beginning at noon. Join us along George Street from City Hall to Morrow Park.

Ongoing programs and facilities:

• Visit Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market in Quaker Foods City Square from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday.

• Check out the Riverview Park and Zoo to visit the animals and have fun on the largest playground in the City.

• Skate your way into summer by visiting the local Skateboard Park at 560 McDonnel St.

• Did you know? In partnership with local school boards, Fleming College and Trent University, there are over 80 fields and courts available to the community. Visit your closest park and try out a new sport!

• Splash pads are open for the season with hours of operation from 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. daily. Visit the website for locations.

• Public beaches at Beavermead Park, 2011 Ashburnham Dr., and Rogers Cove, 131 Maria St., will open for the season on July 1, 2023. Beaches are staffed with trained lifeguards from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

• Community wading pools will open July 1 for the season, operating from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. To learn more about outdoor beaches and wading pools, visit the City’s website.

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Peterborough Parks and Trails Closed From Windstorm Until Further Notice

All City of Peterborough parks and trails are closed until condition assessments can be done from fallen trees from the Saturday windstorm announced Thursday.

There have been almost 12,100 requests for service through the City of Peterborough Public Works since the storm on Saturday. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The following parks/fields are open for usage and permitted activities:

• Baseball diamonds – Bowers Park, Brinton Carpet, Bonnerworth North and South, Fairbairn/Poplar, Kinsmen, Milroy, Northland, Stacey Green and Turner

• Sports fields – Eastgate Hogan, Eastgate Mark Forrester, Milroy and Kinsmen

• Bonnerworth skatepark

• Simcoe and Bethune basketball courts

The City has urged everyone to respect park closures and to stay away from trees, on public and private property until the condition of the trees can be assessed and any necessary remediation work is completed as trees and limbs have continued to fall.

As incoming inclement weather approaches with higher winds, a tree that may appear to be safe could have structural damage that poses a risk.

Inspections have begun in City parks and trails. Nicholls Oval, Jackson Park and Sherbrooke Woods have sustained substantial damage to treed areas.

Parks that are re-opened following assessments will be posted at peterborough.ca/stormresponse as they are re-opened or residents can call 705-742-7777 ext. 0 for an update.

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Louis Street Urban Park Project Expected to be Complete July 2022

The Louis Street Urban Park that is under construction near the intersection of Charlotte and Aylmer Streets downtown is expected to be completed in July 2022, the City of Peterborough announced on Friday.

Charlotte Street view mockup. File Photo.

This new park will create a new multi-purpose space for community gatherings, activities such as a farmers’ market and an outdoor skating rink in the winter.

Construction on the urban park and refrigerated outdoor skating rink started in early 2021.

Due to the need for some underground servicing location work, some construction will need to be done in the spring before the project can be completed.

The creation of an urban park, along with the renewal of Charlotte Street, are key strategies in the City’s Central Area Master Plan. Consultation, planning and design work on the project started in late 2016.

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City Re-Opening Outdoor Recreation Facilities, Playgrounds Remained Closed

Following the Province’s announcement on the Stage 1 for the re-opening of activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough has announced it is re-opening outdoor recreation facilities including sport fields and park areas for limited, casual use.

With the lessening of restrictions, there are still some restrictions that apply. Provincial restrictions that limit the number of people in a gathering to not more than five people and encourage physical distancing of at least two metres remain in place.

As people begin to go back out into the community more during the gradual re-opening, they should continue to be cautious of high-touch surfaces, such as benches or picnic tables in parks, avoid touching their faces, and wash their hands regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds to help stop the spread of illness.

While sport fields and courts are re-opening for casual use, the City will not be providing permits for scheduled, organized use of the outdoor recreational facilities at this stage.

With COVID-19-related restrictions still in place, there can’t be more than five people gathering at the same time, unless the people are from the same household.

As normal, sport fields and courts may be temporarily closed for maintenance, such as normal spring preparations for outdoor sport fields.

The City, as per the Province’s direction, is lifting the COVID-19-related closure of the following outdoor recreational amenities:

• Multi-use fields and courts (e.g. baseball diamonds, soccer fields, frisbee golf, tennis courts, and basketball courts)

• Off-leash dog park

• Skateboard park

• Picnic areas, shelters, and benches

In addition to the outdoor recreation facilities, the City marina is scheduled to open on June 12th with changes to service under new guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PLAYGROUNDS STILL CLOSED

The Province’s order still requires the closure of playgrounds, play structures and equipment, and outdoor fitness equipment as well as splash pads and wading pools.

The beaches at Roger’s Cove and Beavermead Park are closed.

Both the provincial and local emergency declarations remain in place at this time.

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