This Saturday, June 6, is National Health and Fitness Day, and June is the BC Recreation and Parks Association Recreation and Parks Month. The City is encouraging residents to participate and mark both events by getting out, getting active, aiming to make physical movement a daily priority, and enjoying some recreation time in our local parks.
“There are many physical, social, and mental benefits of being active,” said Diane Campbell, the City’s Sport Development Coordinator. “Whatever your fitness level, you can incorporate movement into your routine, whether that’s through registered activities, walking in your neighbourhood, gardening, playing with the kids, or spending time hiking, biking, or playing in your favourite community park space.”
Ways Residents Can Get Active This June:
- Toonie swims on Saturday, June 6, during public swim times at Brock Pool (2:00–8:00 pm) and Westsyde Pool (12:00–4:00 pm). No registration is required.
- Upcoming City programming with available spots (click to register):
- FREE Disc Golf: Try It! For Women and Junior Girls, June 4, 5:30–7:30 pm, Westsyde Centennial Park
- Disc Golf: Learn to Play for Women and Girls, June 14, 21, and 28, 5:30–7:00 pm, Rose Hill Park
- FREE Learn to Fish - Families, June 9, 6:00–8:00 pm, Edith Lake Recreation Site
- Introduction to Pickleball, Ages 13+, June 15 and 17, 12:30–2:00 pm, McDonald Park
- Introduction to Table Tennis, Youth (7–14 years), June 23–July 28 (six sessions), 6:30–7:30 pm, Tournament Capital Centre
- Introduction to Table Tennis, Seniors, June 12–July 28 (6 sessions), 7:45–8:45 pm, Tournament Capital Centre
- Family Park Play Day (part of the Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week, no registration required), June 14, 10:00 am–2:00 pm, McDonald Park
- Forest Bathing, June 20, 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Juniper Park
- Beginner Yoga, June 8 and 15, 5:15–6:15 pm, Tournament Capital Centre
- Nature Walks (55+), 9:00–11:00 am
- Spend some time in nature by visiting one of our many local parks and trail systems. Whether you are seeking a leisurely stroll around the McArthur Island loop, a hike or bike ride in Kenna Cartwright Nature Park or the Kamloops Bike Ranch, a dog-friendly place to throw a ball around with your pooch, or a family-friendly place to picnic and play, Kamloops offers a host of beautiful outdoor spaces and trails to explore.
- Get more information on the City’s parks and trails
- Spending time in nature can help improve physical and mental health. Learn more about Park Prescriptions (PaRx), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation and healthcare professionals
- Explore resources from ParticipACTION—Canada’s premier physical activity brand—including Sneak It In and Make Room to Move programs.
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