June is Recreation and Parks Month
Each June, communities across Canada celebrate June as Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, schools, and others 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.
View our June activity calendar
we’re inviting everyone in Severn to get active, explore the outdoors, and enjoy the many recreation opportunities available in our community. Whether you’re cycling a local route, visiting a park, trying pickleball, paddling the river, joining a drop-in program, or simply taking a walk with friends and family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Follow along with our June activity calendar and make time to move, play, connect, and celebrate the places that help keep our community healthy and active.
Summer Recreation Program registration opens June 1
Recreation is at the heart of a strong, healthy community. Severn offers a variety of programs and activities for all ages and abilities, including opportunities for adults, seniors, children, and families to get active, learn new skills, and connect with others. Visit severn.ca/rec to explore current drop-in offerings, upcoming programs, and registration details.
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 )
- Washago Centennial Park (3398 Quetton Street).
Visit our website for more information about our 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.
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.
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. The next meeting will be held on June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
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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