The City of Barrie was selected as one of only 40 community finalists across Canada in the 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge, a national initiative recognizing communities that inspire and support active living through recreation, sport and physical activity. Over 375 communities participated in the 2026 challenge.
June is Recreation & Parks Month in Ontario! The movement promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health.
Residents could play every day throughout the month of June while supporting the ParticipACTION Community Challenge. The Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active throughout June in search of Canada’s Most Active Community, which will win $100,000 to support local sport and physical activity initiatives.
New recPASS members who signed up during June received a free City of Barrie gym bag, while quantities lasted.
2026 Highlighted Events
| Date & Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Tuesday June 2, 6:30pm | Yoga in the Park |
| Wednesday June 3, 6:00pm | Walking Group |
| Thursday June 4, 6:00pm | Try-it Pickleball |
| Friday June 5, 10:00am | Family Fun Friday: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Saturday June 6, 9:00am | Restorative Outdoor Yoga with Michelle: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Saturday June 6, 10:00am | Reset & Relax, Guided Forest Therapy Walk: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Saturday June 6, 10:30am | National Health and Fitness Day: Outdoor Zumba |
| Saturday June 6, 12:00pm | Sound Therapy with Lisa Hutchinson: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Saturday June 6, 1:15pm | Art with Monica: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Saturday June 6, 3:00pm | Mindfulness in the Garden: Parks Wellness Weekend |
| Tuesday June 9, 6:30pm | Line Dancing in the Park |
| Wednesday June 10, 6:00pm | Walking Group |
| Thursday June 11, 6:00pm | Try-it Pickleball |
| Saturday June 13, 9:30am | RecConnect Hangout Zone |
| Saturday June 13, 12:00pm | 2026 Barrie Airshow Presented by Pratt Homes |
| Sunday June 14, 10:00am | 2026 Barrie Airshow Presented by Pratt Homes |
| Tuesday June 16, 6:30pm | Bootcamp in the Park |
| Wednesday June 17, 6:00pm | Walking Group |
| Thursday June 18, 6:00pm | Try-it Pickleball |
| Saturday June 20, 9:30am | RecConnect Hangout Zone |
| Sunday June 21, 6:00pm | International Yoga Day Celebration |
| Tuesday June 23, 6:30pm | Zumba in the Park |
| Wednesday June 24, 6:00pm | Walking Group |
| Thursday June 25, 6:00pm | Try-it Pickleball |
| Friday June 26, 5:00pm | Game On! Presents World Cup Esports Tournament |
| Saturday June 27, 9:30am | RecConnect Hangout Zone |
| Tuesday June 30, 6:30pm | Bootcamp in the Park |
Recreation program cancellations are posted at barrie.ca/RecCancellations.