West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre

04/01/2026

Join us for the Tamarack North Centre Hard Hat Party! 🦺🎉

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Facility Tour • Live Music 🎶 • Door Prizes 🎁 • Live Auction 🔨 • Local Food & Drink from and ! 🍽️🥂

Tickets: $200
www.letsmakeasplash.ca

This will be our final fundraising event for the Tamarack North Centre before the doors open this summer. ☀️

We look forward to seeing you in May! 😊

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Carling Township
Township of The Archipelago
Seguin Township
The Municipality of McDougall
Whitestone Municipality
Town of Parry Sound
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
Shawanaga First Nation Administration

03/19/2026

🎊Excitement is building for the opening of the Tamarack North Centre this summer! Mark your calendars for an opportunity to celebrate this milestone at our spring sneak peek event — the final fundraising event before doors open! 🌿✨

Saturday, May 23, 2026
🎟️ Tickets will be available soon!

The evening will feature:
📍 Facility Tour • 🎶 Live Music • 🎁 Door Prizes
🔨 Live Auction • 🍴 Local Food & Drink

Keep an eye out for ticket details: watch your inbox, follow us on social media, and check letsmakeasplash.ca for updates. 👀📬

We can’t wait to see you this spring! 💚

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka
Carling Township
Township of The Archipelago
Seguin Township
The Municipality of McDougall
Whitestone Municipality
Town of Parry Sound
Shawanaga First Nation Administration
Wasauksing First Nation Administration

02/13/2026

📢 Calling all West Parry Sound residents and community members!

Tamarack North Centre programming will be led by YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Tell them what you're most looking forward to, what you're curious about, and what you hope to see at the centre!

Shawanaga First Nation Administration
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
The Municipality of McDougall
Whitestone Municipality
Seguin Township
Town of Parry Sound
Carling Township
Township of The Archipelago
Township of McKellar

Splash. Stretch. Smile.

And Shine, Together.

As we get ready to open the doors in summer 2026 at the new Tamarack North Centre, operated by the YMCA in West Parry Sound, we want to hear from you!

Take this brief survey and share what you're most looking forward to, what you're curious about, and what you hope to see at the centre. Plus, enter for your chance to win a fabulous YMCA prize pack!

👉 Share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7MVD9H2

Thank you for participating!

12/15/2025

Thank you, ! 🙌

Brothers Kirby and Clayton Hall presented a cheque to Ann MacDiarmid, Chair of the Tamarack North Centre Fundraising Team, last week at their Parry Sound office. 🏗

Hall Construction has purchased the naming rights for the fitness centre ($250,000) in the Tamarack North Centre, slated to open in spring 2026. 🏋️‍♀️✨

We appreciate the generosity of Hall Construction and all of the local businesses who are supporting the Tamarack North Centre.

10/31/2025

🚧 Representatives from local municipalities and the WPSRCC board were given a behind-the-scenes tour to see progress to date at the Tamarack North Centre!

🏗️ Ball Construction has made tremendous progress at 44 Joseph Street, and the project continues to move forward on budget and on time!

📷Here are some photos from the walkthrough.

🔜 Next steps: The Natare stainless steel pool will be delivered, and the parking lot will have asphalt in the coming weeks!

🎉 Way to go, team!

Ball Construction
Carling Township
Seguin Township
Town of Parry Sound
Township of The Archipelago
The Municipality of McDougall
Wasauksing First Nation Administration
Shawanaga First Nation Administration
Whitestone Municipality
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

10/28/2025

Get the latest news about YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka programs and opportunities at the Tamarack North Centre!

🚨 Big News, Parry Sound! 🚨
The very first edition of our Parry Sound Newsletter is officially live! 🎉

Inside, you’ll find:
✨ Exciting updates on the new Tamarack North Centre, operated by the YMCA
✨ Behind-the-scenes stories
✨ Hiring news, and more!

Don’t miss out! Click below to dive in:
https://bit.ly/3WoNmxi

📩 Want to stay in the loop? Sign up for our West Parry Sound newsletter and be the first to receive new updates here: https://bit.ly/4qyFdUU

10/16/2025

Exciting opportunities are coming to the Tamarack North Centre!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DUJC8SNW9/

An incredible opportunity to build a healthier community in Parry Sound is here!

The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is excited to operate the new Tamarack North Centre, opening in Parry Sound in 2026. We’re currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Centre Manager for our new Health, Fitness, and Aquatics Centre.

In this role, you will lead the daily operations of our new facility, inspiring a team to deliver excellent service and foster a welcoming environment for all. Your leadership will be key in managing budgets, guiding program delivery, and building strong community relationships.

If you are a natural leader with a heart for community engagement and a talent for inspiring others, we would love to hear from you!

Join us in making a lasting, positive impact!

Learn more and apply today: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-CA/ymcasm/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/17783

09/22/2025

📢Exciting news for West Parry Sound and the Tamarack North Centre!

Tamarack North Ltd.
Town of Parry Sound
Seguin Township
Township of The Archipelago
Whitestone Municipality
Carling Township
The Municipality of McDougall
Shawanaga First Nation Administration
Wasauksing First Nation Administration

🌟Big news for Parry Sound!🌟

We’re thrilled to share today that the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka will operate the new Tamarack North Centre, opening in 2026. Together with the Municipal Service Board, we’re building a space where connections are made, confidence is built, and everyone belongs.

Learn more and sign up for updates at:

https://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/ceo_blog/municipal-service-board-and-ymca-of-simcoe-muskoka-finalize-operating-agreement-for-new-tamarack-north-centre/

Pictured below from left to right: Dean MacDonald, Ball Construction; Karen Pulla, Chief Development Officer, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka; Jill Tettmann, CEO, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka; Dale Robinson, McDougall Mayor and Co-Chair of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board; Jamie McGarvey, Parry Sound Mayor and Co-Chair of the West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre Joint Municipal Service Board; Fiona Cascagnette, Chief Operating Officer, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka; and Joe Lachance, Ball Construction.
West Parry Sound Recreation and Cultural Centre

09/16/2025

🏗️The Tamarack North Centre at 44 Joseph Street in Parry Sound has been a hub of activity since the team broke ground last year.

🗨 If you’ve been wondering what’s happening behind the fencing, Vlad Melut, the project manager with Ball Construction, has some updates on progress to date and what’s next!

🖱Read more:

https://wpspoolandrec.ca/2025/09/11/qa-with-ball-construction-project-manager/

09/10/2025

🎉Excitement continues to build as the Tamarack North Centre prepares to open in spring 2026!

Yesterday morning, Chris Madden, Tamarack North Ltd. CEO and founder, put the finishing touches on the official sign at 44 Joseph Street to reflect the updated name of the facility.

Chris was joined by Tamarack North Ltd President Jake Morrice and
Co-Chairs of the Municipal Service Board Jamie McGarvey (far left) and Dale Robinson.

👏🏼Together we can create an even stronger, healthier West Parry Sound!

08/28/2025

👏 Thank you to the team at for their fantastic profile of the Tamarack North Centre!

This feature explains how the community has rallied together to make this long awaited recreation centre a reality!

📖Paper copies are available around our communities.

💻Read the digital version here (page 28):
https://issuu.com/caymanmarshallcollection/docs/north_summer_2025