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. Communities across Ontario have embraced JRPM as a way to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities that are available for all citizens to enjoy. 

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

2024 Theme

The theme of JRPM 2024 is Community Thrives Here. This theme is meant to communicate that recreation and parks bring communities together in. Visting parks and participating in recreational pursuits help Ontarians enhance their quality of life through connecting them with community and encouraging active lifestyles.

• Throughout June, each week will focus on a specific sub-theme. The visuals for the week reflect the individual theme. Themes are as follows:

• June 3-9: Movement
  • Movement week will focus on the importance of a physically active lifestyle.
  • June 10-16: Trailblazers
    • Trailblazers week will focus on leaders and change makers within the parks and recreation sector. 
  • • June 17-23: Guardians
    Guardians week will focus on parks, conservation, and the role that parks and recreation plays in ecological restoration and preservation.
  • • June 24-30: Connection
    Connection week will focus on the social and mental health benefits of parks and recreation.

Resources

Here are resources to support your community's JRPM celebration!