Parks and Recreation Ontario

04/05/2026

Join us next week!

Designing play spaces that are neuro-inclusive ensures all children can play, learn, and grow together. But how do you create a playground that truly meets the needs of every child?

Join Dr. Suzanne Quinn of KOMPAN to explore:

✅ Research-based strategies for neuro-inclusive playground design
✅ Practical insights to inspire play for children of all abilities

📆 May 12 | 12-1p.m.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4n8FBrO

30/04/2026

We're excited to be in Niagara Falls🌊 this week for our very first PRO EX Summit!

Over the next two days, we're looking forward to sharing insights and building stronger connections with our incredible community. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow together!

30/04/2026

Congratulations to our very first graduating cohort of the Professional Certificate in Parks and Recreation Leadership!

Interested in learning more about our education pathway programs with Schulich School of Business - York University?

🔗 Visit https://www.prontario.org/education

28/04/2026

Deadline for Green Jobs applications is tomorrow - Don't miss out!

21/04/2026

🌟 Call for Speakers - Deadline Extended! 🌟

We're looking for engaging and knowledgeable speakers who can spark ideas and share real-world experiences.

Do you - or someone you know - have expertise to share, fresh thinking to showcase, or practical tools that can elevate the aquatics sector?

⏰ Good news! The submission deadline for PRO EX Exchange: Aquatics💦 has been extended to May 4.

Don't miss this opportunity - submit your proposal today!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.prontario.org/pro-ex-exchange

09/04/2026

Join us next week!

Recreation staffing is complex, but many organizations still rely on generic scheduling tools that create hidden costs and inefficiencies. Join Gwen McEwen from RecStaff to explore how to:

✅ Evaluate staffing technology more effectively
✅ Reduce errors and administrative workload
✅ Improve the overall staff experience

🗓️ April 14 | 12–1 p.m.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4bgOI3V

26/03/2026

⚠️FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️

Ontario's 2026 Budget has earmarked $300M of NEW funding available through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF).

Since 2024, the Province has invested $500 million in CSRIF, supporting:
🏗️ Upgrades to aging infrastructure
♿ Enhanced accessibility features
🏊🏽 Increased access to sport and recreation facilities
➕ And more!

We look forward to continue collaborating with the provincial government to support ongoing, impactful investment in sport and recreation infrastructure.

🔗 Read our full media release: https://lnkd.in/eXqTMdde

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21/03/2026

Awesome event in Eastern Ontario coming up in April!

Small Capital Projects, Big Impact
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

This event is open to new and existing members, municipal staff and leaders, educators, service providers, recreation leaders, and all those involved in Recreation and Outdoor experiences. Please pass this invitation onto anyone who may be interested.

Speakers:

Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation, Town of Arnprior,
Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) Board Member
Nick Smith Centre, Arena Revitalization Project

Sara West/Matt West, Owners, Westside Pickleball, Almonte
Our entrepreneurial journey to opening a new pickleball facility

Matthew Cybulski, Manager of Recreation, Parks & Facilities, Loyalist Township
Revitalization of the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

Jessica Hansen, Community Development Coordinator, Carleton Place
Trillium Foundation - Gymnasium Refurbishment

City of Ottawa
Recreational Program Fee-Setting

TransCanada Trails
Sector Update

Location:
Brunton Hall, Beckwith Township Office
2022 Beckwith Park Ln., Carleton Place

Register Online:
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/TownshipofBeckwith1?season=3785537&session=70158337

Fee:
$50/person ($20/student)

Doors Open at 9:00 a.m.—Program starts at 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (starts at 9:00 a.m.) & Lunch Included

12/03/2026

Do you know an individual or organization that deserves be honoured for outstanding contributions to ? ➡️Nominate them for a PRO Award of Excellence!

🏆 Award categories include:

♿ Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
💡 Innovation
🏗️ Facility Design
🔎 Research and Creative Activity
🌱 Emerging Leader
⭐ HIGH FIVE® Champion - Individual
🌟 HIGH FIVE® Champion - Organization
🎓 Bob Secord Leadership (Students)
💼 Hugh Clydesdale Bursary (PD/EDU)
🦸🏽 Glenn Arthur Community Impact

📅 Application Deadline: April 10, 2026, 5 PM EST

To learn more, visit: https://www.prontario.org/awards

11/03/2026

✨Your next chapter in leadership awaits!✨

We're seeking candidates as nominees to our Board of Directors for three-year terms, beginning in June 2026. If you're passionate about advancing the sector and shaping the future of parks and recreation, consider applying!

📅 Nomination deadline: April 9, 2026

🔗Learn more: https://www.prontario.org/joinourboard

10/03/2026

Recreation staffing is complex, but many organizations still rely on generic scheduling tools that create hidden costs and inefficiencies. Join Gwen McEwen from RecStaff to explore how to:

✅ Evaluate staffing technology more effectively
✅ Reduce errors and administrative workload
✅ Improve the overall staff experience

🗓️ April 14 | 12–1 p.m.
🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4bgOI3V