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Home My WebLink AboutCSD-009-11CJ~a~~OJt1 REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION Date: May 30, 2011 Resolution#: G~PA-'/0~-~/ By-law#: NIA Report: CSD-009-11 File#: Sub'ect: June is Recreation and Parks Month RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-009-11 be received for information. Submitted by: v~~' Reviewed by: J seph P. Caruana 1=ranklln hector, Community ~ Chief Administrative Officer Services JPC/SM/EM/wg CORPORATION OF.THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ... rrcnnvonn~!`C CTDGPT RnWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830 r ' Wu REPORT NO.: CSD-009-11 1.0 BACKGROUND PAGE 2 1:1 .Each June, hundreds of communities across Ontario celebrate Recreation and Parks Month. June is Recreation and Parks Month was launched in 2005 as an initiative of Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO), Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) and Ontario Parks Association (OPA). Since that time the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario Public Health Association, Ontario Society of Physical Activity Promoters in Public Health, Ontario Trails Council and the Sport Alliance have also united their efforts to improve the quality of life by promoting the benefits that recreation and parks provide to communities and to Ontario's citizens. 1.2 The goal of Recreation and Parks Month is to increase public awareness of the value and benefits of recreation for individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities. It is an opportunity to celebrate the success of recreation and parks in contributing to the quality of life in our communities across Ontario. 2.0 BENEFITS OF PARKS AND RECREATION 2.1 Regular physical activity has numerous. physical and mental health benefits. For example, it can decrease the risk of developing illnesses such as heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes, lower the risk of becoming obese, and reduce stress, .anxiety and feelings of depression. Recreational facilities and trails provide an excellent setting for common physical activities such as walking, sports and exercise. 2.2 Family bonds are enhanced by the sharing of leisure time. Families that participate in recreation activities together tend to be closer and are more cohesive. This is true with both parent-child relationships and couples. Families are the cornerstone in promoting well-being and healthy development in children. 2.3 Community pride is bred through. leisure and park facilities. When communities compare themselves to one another, keen to improve, they almost always evaluate their levels of open space, recreation facilities, and leisure program development. 2.4 Two of the fastest growing segments of tourism are festival and event driven tourism. A recent study indicates the fondest memories people have of their past tend to involve family outings and vacations. 3.0 RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH IN CLARINGTON 3.1 During the month of June, the Community Services Department will be celebrating Recreation and Parks Month, and promoting the theme of REPORT NO.: CSD-009-11 PAGE 3 "Live it everyday!" Regardless of how you define "recreation", it is important to recognize the benefits recreation provides. 3.2 To encourage greater community participation in local programs and events, the Community Services Department is offering a variety of free or low-cost activities throughout the month of June to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month. In addition, a community calendar has been included in the Summer Recreation and Leisure Guide promoting a variety of community events occurring in June throughout Clarington. A full listing of events can be found on-line at htto://www.clarington. net/htdocs/events/index.oho. 3.3 Parks and Recreation opportunities are essential for strengthening-and maintaining a healthy community. Positive impacts are evident throughout the community. Recreation brings neighbours together, encourages safer, cleaner neighbourhoods and creates a livelier community atmosphere. Parks and recreational facilities also help improve a community's image, socioeconomic status and enhances that area's desirability. Attachment 1 -June is Recreation and Parks Month Community Calendar Attachment 1 to Report CSD-009-11 5 -Clarington Farmers' Market atthe Newcastle Arena everysundayfromlunetoTlunksgwing , 10 AM - 2 PM. vrwwnewcostle.nn ra 1 -Ontario EartyYears Shake, Ratte & Rall every Wednesday until June 1 s. At the Newcastle Public Library, 1:30 - 2:30 PM (For a complete list of Ontario Early Years Prog2ms, inducting their Outreach Locations Calendar, ca1190s 697-3171 x 302) i -Ontario EarlyYears Indoor Playground at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex, 9:30 AM-12 PM i -Taoist Tai Chi Pr the Rickard Recreation 7-9PM 1 -Ontario EartyYears Playto Leam every Wednesday until June 22. At Hampton Public School, 9 AM-12 PM ~eryTuesday in Juneat 9:30 -11z3OAM & 1 (-Social Dance with the Carington at the Beech Centre, l - 4 PM. COAA Member Members: $4.60. Call COAA 905-697-2856 I9 =Fatber's1Jay1 Dar Community Complex, the the NewcastlefvDistrict F Splash Adventure Kit. wwwdorington-fibrnryon.cn 1 -Ontario Early Years Wednesday until June 29. E 8:30 -11:30 AM 1 -Smile Theatre-'Joyful Noise'atthetlarington Beech Centre.1:30 PM, Cost: $S.DO. Call COAA 905-697-2816 far details. 2 -Ontario EarlyYears Play to Leam every Thursday until June 23. At Holy Family Catholic.5thool (Bowmanville), 9:30 -11:30 AM 2 -Ontario EarlyYears Indoor Playground every Thursday until June 9. At the Newcartle & District Recreation Complex, 9:30 AM 1Z PM 3 -Free Fitness Fridays atthe Courtice Community Complex every Friday in June! 3 -Ontario EartyYears Shake, Rattle & Rall Infantr every Friday until June 24. At the Bowmanville Library, 1-2PM 3 -Ontario EartyYears SNa~ke Hattie & Roll ioddlen every Friday until June 24 At the Bowmanville Library, 10:30 -11:30 AM 3 -Ontario EarlyYears Play to Learn every Friday until June 24. At Hampton Public School, 9 AM -12 PM ~1~.5 -The Art of Country Living Family Adventure Tour in Carington! A two day evem- showcasing ClaringCOn Tourism lbcations and events.l0 AM 5 PM, Cost: FREH www rlnnngtontowism.net Call 905-444-1525 fdrdetails. 41- Concertr in the Park at Rotary Park be served. Rain or shine; bring lawnchair. This week's hand: ' 10-12 - Bowmanville Rockin'Ratary Ribfestat the Rickard Recreation Complex! rvwwbowmunvifleribfest. com u- = ,:., µ 11- Courtice Kids of Steel Triathlon Information Day at the Courti<e Community Complex, l0 AM - 2 PM. see page 8 11-Doors Open Clarington! 10 AM-4 PM. vnvwdoarsopendarington. wardpress. mm 11-Summer Aquatic8egistntion beginsal 12:01 AM T::i~161-DadworksoutattheCourtite Community Complex and enters td win a SSO gift card! ly -Clarington Fiddle Club at the NewtastlaTOwn Hall.6 PM, Cost: $3.00 1 G - Yoga m Rotary Park (Bowmamdlk) Please bdng a towel or filanket.1:39 -2:30 PM, Cast: FREEJ See page 1'lfdr details. 113 - Concerts in the Park at Rotary Parkin Bowmanville. This week's band:'Whitby8mssBond' 23 -Colouring Contest entries due! 23 -Orono Horticultural Society - 90 Years and Still Blooming! Flower9how7Wedding Floral DesignsOrono United Church 7:00 PM 25 - Orono 0utdear PoaI Qpen1 On reda~ed schedule untilJune 30. 25 -Squash Clinid Leam to play squash! r, Pre reg imation required at the Clarington Fitness Centre. 1-4 PM, Cost: FREE! See page i1 fat deta0s. ' 2:i -Lions flub of Bowmanville 16th Annual 'Rubber Duck Derby: Duck races are 3:00 PM & 3:45 PM atthe Bowmanville Creek. Tickets are $s/each.lst Prize - $3,000, 2nd Prize - $1,500, 3rd Prize - $500! Far more information contact Lion Linda Dufhe at ~„~ '` _. 905-b23-8780. ` ~.`. 2G -Thai Yoga Massage of the Courtice Community ,; Cbmplex.l-3PM, Cost: FREE!'Seepage 11 fordetails. ?.0 -Orono Celebrates Canada Library Lawn, Orono 5:30 PM. BBQ Music by Hard Tymes and Games 30 Conoert~jnthePark-flotargP~rk,Bowmanville ThisweeksTrand'Little Peterand th~Ele~ants' TI-Pre-Teen DanceattheCourticeCommunity FoanFUUUSnNCOf j , 4-30+Dancein Tyronea~TyroneCommunityCentre Complex(Gr~es5-8),7-9 PM eve,urs Ptenstvis~r: t-_(~e forsinglesandcouples Pr¢eit~dudesiatenightsnack.8 L Y` PM -1 AM, Cost: $B.QQ{~uka«h~%raneontntia.mm ____ _____