What's NEW and Exciting with the Parks and Recreation Department:

•   ANNUAL RECOGNITION NIGHT: On Tuesday, September 28, 2010 the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the annual Recognition Night at the Orangeville Opera House at 7 p.m. The Town of Orangeville would like to take this opportunity to recognize individuals and teams/groups in our community who have reached certain levels of achievement in sports and cultural activities. Certain criteria must be met in order for individuals or groups to receive a recognition award, please click on the Recognition of Achievement Policy for further information.

  The Town of Orangeville will recognize an outstanding Senior Citizen and Youth of the Year at this event. The Town feels that this is a wonderful way to recognize a deserving senior and youth for their achievements and to honour them with this prestigious award. Click on the appropriate link to nominate a Senior or Youth of the Year.

  The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 3, 2010. For more information, contact Michelle Denne at the Parks and Recreation Department 519-940-9092 Ext. 4109.

• FALL Registration for Swimming Programs:
  In person: Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m.
  Online: Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 12 a.m.
  
• SUMMER Registration for Children and Youth Programs online or in person -- ongoing
  
• Online program registration is NOW available with the Parks and Recreation Department. To register go to http://onlineca.activecommunities.com/Orangeville
  

• Splashpad and washrooms/changerooms hours of operation at Harvey Curry Park are as follows:

  Splashpad:
  Starting June 14th the splashpad and washrooms/changerooms will be open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until September (weather permitting)
  
  Washrooms/changerooms:
  June 14th to September from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  The Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone. So if you feel like getting away from it all, drop by one of the Town's recreation facilities -- the Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre located at 40 Fead Street or the Alder Street Recreation Centre located at 275 Alder Street -- and enjoy some great recreational opportunities.

Many local sporting and recreational organizations offer programs at these facilities. In addition, the Town offers private rentals, public skating, a variety of swimming programs for all ages, public and family swims, summer camps for ages 5 to 13 and youth programs.

The Town has approximately 90 acres of active and passive parks, trails and sports fields for your use. Why not get out and explore the various parks and hike on the Orangeville trail system.

Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan 2010-2020

• The Strategic Plan is intended to identify the way ahead for Parks and Recreation services in the Town of Orangeville over the next five to ten years. The Plan is a blueprint to assist the Council, the Department, its partners, and the entire community by identifying needs and priorities related to parks and recreation service and facilities.

Brochures

• A Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer program brochure is circulated to keep the public informed about the different recreational programs offered within the community.
• The 2010 Summer Camp information is NOW available online. A Summer Camp pamphlet can be picked up at one of the following locations: Alder Street Recreation Centre, Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, Library (both locations), Town Hall.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the Town's facilities, parks or just strolling along one of the many trails. So get out there and participate -- and get in motion!