June is Recreation & Parks Month

With the support of national and provincial parks and recreation associations, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association supports June is Recreation & Parks Month to acknowledge the contributions leisure facilities and parks make to quality of life in Saskatchewan.

Across Canada, recreation service providers and park authorities dedicate the month of June to gather their communities together to celebrate the return of summer programming, recognize volunteers, get people involved in fun outdoor activities and gain local support for parks and recreation.

Recreation provides personal, economic, social, and ecological benefits to our people, our communities and our Province. These benefits are significant and critical to the vitality of Saskatchewan. 

Become a JRPM Ambassador Today!

How to Get Involved!

• Recognize the contributions leisure services and parks provide to our quality of life!
• Celebrate the return of summer programming!
• Gather people together, recognize volunteers and get everyone in your community involved in outdoor physical activity!
• Gain support for the parks and recreation practitioners in your community!

We know what you're thinking, "This could be a lot of work"? It's not! Just proclaim June is Recreation & Parks Month and recognize it in an activity or event that is already happening in your community this June.

Learn more about the benefits of June is Recreation & Parks Month

June is Recreation & Parks Month Celebration Initiative Grant! 

We are pleased to have the opportunity to offer financial assistance to JRPM Ambassadors that are Active members of SPRA. Through this funding program, we are able to:

• Provide support for localized promotion of the parks and recreation sector’s benefits to your community
• Ensure that June will be recognized as Recreation & Parks Month
• Provide financial support for planned events or programs that contribute to the wellbeing of Saskatchewan’s residents

JRPM Celebration Initiative Grant applications, within the eligibility criteria, will be processed on a first come, first served basis.  The funding is capped and once the funds are allocated, the Grant will be considered closed. 

The 2019 JRPM Celebration Initiative Grant is now closed. 

Celebration Events 

June is Recreation & Parks Month Events are happening in communities across Saskatchewan!

Check our Events List to find out when the next June is Recreation & Parks Month event is taking place. 

Jump In and Join the Celebration!

Communities, organizations, volunteers, actually everyone and anyone can get involved by using the resources available on this website. 

Some new and easy ideas you may want to try are include:

• Register as an Ambassador by calling SPRA at 1-800-563-2555.
• Sign the JRPM Proclamation at your next town council or board meeting.
• Who built the park in your area? Dedicate it someone or something and celebrate its dedication annually.
• Hold a community picnic. It will create new friendships and generate civic pride
• The opportunities are endless!

To have your efforts recognized by SPRA, or for more information, call us at 1-800-563-2555