King Township brings 30 days of recreational activities to residents
Township of King, Ont. (May 30, 2025) — Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, and schools as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to quality of life.
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.
Join King Township for 30 action packed days of recreational activities for all ages at community centres and parks. JRPM programming includes everything from outdoor educational activities to playgroups for tots, fitness and sports challenges, and arts and culture events. Regular admission fees apply unless the program is noted as free.
With each week aligned to the themes of Energize, Game changers, Legacy and Unity, there’s lots to do!
Energize
From June 1 to 7, get energized with a week full of exciting events focused on being active at all ages including:
- King 175 Fitness Challenge: circuit workout including 175 total reps
- King on Ice: 175 communal Laps for Legacy at Zancor Centre
- World Bike Day: bike to school or work
- The King Township Public Library 175 reading tracking card launches
- Lane Swim (175m) at Zancor Centre
- Free municipal playgroup
- World Environment Day: explore the outdoors in King Township
- Free workouts at Trisan Centre and Zancor Centre
- A day in the life of a camper at Tasca Park
Game Changers
The second week of JRPM brings a new theme, Game Changers. From June 8 to 14, connect with community through one of many events including:
- Bullseye-Breakthrough: drop-in archery at Cold Creek Conservation Area
- King Senior and Volunteer Spotlight
- “Today We Slay” Pride exhibit at King Heritage & Cultural Centre
- Community Service staff spotlight
- King 175 historical spotlight
- Indigenous Medicine Garden reveal at King Heritage & Cultural Centre
Legacy
With King Township turning 175 this year, lean into the legacy with the third week of June is Recreation & Parks Month. Celebrate our town’s history from June 15 to 21 by joining:
- Trail Trek 175: marked hiking route totaling 1.75km or 17.5km
- National Pollinator Week Seed Giveaway: happening from June 16 to 22 at Trisan Centre and Zancor Centre
- Lane Swim (175m) at Zancor Centre
- Guided Pollinator Walk & Talk at Cold Creek Conservation Area
- Free open turf at Zancor Centre
- Community Electronic Recycling at the King Township Municipal Centre
Unity
The last week of JRPM brings the theme of Unity to King Township. This week’s activities focus on building community. Don’t miss your last chance to participate in JRPM with community building events taking place from June 22 to 28:
- Racquet Rally: 175 volley rally team event at Zancor Centre
- 175 Goal Kick Day: 175 collective penalty goals
- The King Township Public Library 175 reading tracking card ends
- Lane swim (175m) at Zancor Centre
- 1-7-5 Guided Scavenger Hunt at Cold Creek Conservation Area
- Indigenous Walk & Talk and Oil Infusion Workshop at Cold Creek Conservation Area
- Rainbow Playtime and Storytime at King Heritage and Cultural Centre
- Drop-in Climb: Race to 175 at Cold Creek Conservation Area
A free public swim will take place on June 29 and a free public skate will take place on June 30 at Zancor Centre.
To learn more about what King Township is doing to celebrate JRPM, view the month-long calendar of activities, available online at king.ca/JRPM.
For more information about drop-in recreation programs, including admission fees, visit king.ca/recreation. If you require assistance, call ServiceKING at 905-833-5321 or email serviceking@king.ca.
About JRPM:
June is Recreation and Parks Month is an initiative of Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). PRO is a non-profit association of leaders in recreation and parks that advances the health, social, and environmental benefits of quality recreation and parks. For more information on PRO, please visit prontario.org.
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Media Contact
Township of King
Rebecca Streef, Communications Intern
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca