Parks and Recreation Month

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month this June!

We invite you to recognize and celebrate June as Parks and Recreation Month! Parks and recreation are the heartbeat of our communities, bringing people together in shared spaces while supporting our health and wellbeing in both mind and body. Through parks and recreation, we can all explore our communities, connect with others, and feel a true sense of belonging.

This June, join us in celebrating all the ways Saskatchewan's parks and recreation help us explore, connect, and belong.

Ways to EXPLORE:

• Get active with the Community ParticipACTION Challenge (June 1 - 30)
• Celebrate Saskatchewan Trails Day (June 6)
• Borrow a Regional Park Pass from a participating Saskatchewan library branch (Starting May 15)

Ways to CONNECT:

• Raise awareness for mental health at the St. Walburg & Area's Annual Walk for Mental Wellness (May 29)
• Join a group like the Little Explorers Club in Wynyard (June 5 & 19)
• Find your community at the Women's Outdoor Weekend at Candle Lake (June 5-9)

Ways to BELONG:

• Learn from and experience Indigenous culture in Saskatchewan on National Indigenous Day (June 21)
• Get involved with one of Saskatchewan's many Provincial Recreation Associations

Campaign Resources

Please share the campaign resources and key messages with your communities to demonstrate your support for parks and recreation in Saskatchewan!

Key message: June is Parks and Recreation Month! Join us in celebrating all the ways Saskatchewan's parks and recreation help us explore, connect, and belong. Learn more at www.SPRA.sk.ca/news-events/celebrate-parks-rec.

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Benefits of Parks and Recreation

Spending time outdoors and being physically active is good for our health. Canadian research shows that physical activity can lower the risk of chronic disease, improve heart health, and support mental well-being. Time in nature can reduce stress, boost mood, and increase life satisfaction. Even short, regular visits to nearby parks and trails can make a big difference to your quality of life.

Spending time with others is also important for health and quality of life. Studies show that people who take part in community recreation and physical activity are more likely to feel supported, included, and socially connected. Strong social ties are linked to better mental health and help people cope during stressful times.

Feeling like you belong has a powerful impact on well-being. Canadian research shows that a sense of belonging is linked to better mental health, greater confidence, and lower levels of anxiety and depression. Parks and recreation help create this sense of belonging by providing welcoming, inclusive spaces where people feel valued and part of their communities.

Sources:

1. Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute and Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. 2023. The Price of Inactivity: Measuring the Powerful Impact of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation in Canada. URL: measuring-impact.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CFLRI-CPRA_Price-Inactivity-Full-Report-EN-FINAL.pdf
2. Institute for Canadian Citizenship. 2023. The Newcomer Perspective: Social and Recreational Activities. URL: forcitizenship.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Activities-Survey-Report-1.0.pdf
3. Outdoor Play Canada. 2025. 2025 Position Statement on Active Outdoor Play. URL: www.outdoorplaycanada.ca/aop10/

More Information

For more information, contact:
communications@spra.sk.ca