June is Recreation and Parks Month

June 05, 2025

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Each June, communities across Canada celebrate June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, schools, and other entities as a means to promote the benefits of being active and acknowledge the contributions that recreation and parks make to our quality of life.

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

Drop-in fitness programs

We offer drop-in fitness programs throughout the year such as Zumba Dance Fit and day-time and evening pickleball.

Coldwater Community Centre

Daytime drop-in

When: May 13 to September 11, 2025
Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fees: $3.00

Evening drop-in

When: June 12 to September 4, 2025
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Fees: $3.00

Please note, there will be no drop-in evening pickleball on:

Thursday, July 3
Thursday, July 10
Thursday, July 17

Washago Community Centre

Dates: May 12 to September 12, 2025
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fees: Free

Participants should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and bring indoor running shoes and a reusable water bottle.

This program is open to participants 18 years and older.

Where: Washago Community Centre 4361 Hamilton Street

When: May 1 to June 19 (8 sessions)

Day and time: Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Fees:

Adults: $10 per drop-in session
Seniors: $8 per drop-in session

Visit our parks for outdoor family fun

Enjoy the outdoors and spend time in one of our many parks and beaches. Whether you're playing sports, walking your dog, or relaxing on the beach, there is something for everyone. View our Parks, Beaches, and Sportsfield page to locate the park nearest to you.

Gather some friends and play pickleball or basketball at one of our three multiuse sports courts located at Marchmont Community Park (2049 Avery Lane), Coldwater Fairgrounds (11 Michael Anne Drive ), or Washago Centennial Park (3398 Quetton Street).

Visit our website for more information about our parks, beaches, and sports fields.

Parks, Beaches and Sports Fields

Free parking at all parks, docks, and boat launches

Are you interested in spending a day on the water? We have multiple public docks and boat launches available to access our lakes and rivers.

Albany Street Boat Launch and Dock located at 3337 Albany Street, Washago
Quetton Street Boat Launch and Dock located at 3420 Quetton Street, Washago
Severn Falls Dock located at 1730 Earl Haid Avenue
Coldwater Dock and Boat Launch located at 74 River Street
Maclean Lake Dock and Boat Launch located at 1914 Henrys Landing
Hedgemere Landing Boat Launch located at Hedgemere Landing
The Guide's Dock and Boat Launch located at 2720 Kellys Road

Parking is free at all municipal parks, docks, and boat launches. Township of Severn does not have a permit parking program for use of our parks, docks, or boat launches.

However, our Parking By-law will be actively enforced. Please adhere to all parking signage and restrictions or your vehicle or trailer may be towed at your expense.

View our Parking page

Paddling in Severn

Severn offers various canoe and boat launches, trails and car access points for paddling and exploring the water in and around our community.

Popular routes in Severn:

You can also find more information on outdoor recreation and paddling in Severn at:

Orillia and Lake Country Tourism has developed several routes for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can click on each route and find out more information about each individual route such as, distance, average time to paddle, difficulty, nearby points of interest, outfitters, launch points, and much more.

View the Orillia and Lake Country Paddling routes

Recreation programs

We offer a variety of recreation programs throughout the year for various ages and abilities:

Subscribe to our News and Notices to stay up to date on new programs and dates for online registration.

Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee

The Culture and Recreation Advisory Committee advises Council about culture and recreational programming in Severn. Meetings are held virtually six times a year on the second Tuesday of the month and can be watched on our YouTube channel.

You can learn more about the members and review agendas and minutes on our Council portal page.

Community calendar

Did you know Severn has a community calendar?

The calendar includes community events, Council and Committee meetings, public meetings, and recreation events. Subscribe to updates or help us build a vibrant, active, and informed community by creating your own account to submit events happening in Severn at: severn.ca/calendar.

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Contact us

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Phone: 705-325-2315 x246
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