Alberta Recreation & Parks Association

We wanted to send out a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at our 75th Anniversary Celebration events in Calgary, and Edmonton this month 🎉

From reconnecting with familiar faces to welcoming new ones, these events were a true reflection of the power of recreation and parks in bringing people together. 💚

We’re so grateful to our members, partners, volunteers, and community for being part of this milestone and helping make each celebration so special.

Here’s to 75 years of impact and to many more ahead!

June is a time to showcase and acknowledge the role that reconciliation has to play in recreation and park settings by celebrating "June is Recreation and Parks Month" (JRPM), National Indigenous History Month, and National Indigenous Peoples Day.🧡

Parks and recreation spaces are more than places to play - they are places of culture, connection, and community. As we celebrate , we acknowledge the importance of learning from and alongside Indigenous communities to create spaces where everyone feels respected, represented, and welcome.

📚Want to deepen your understanding? Explore our new e-module: Indigenous Peoples in Recreation and Sports Settings. Created in partnership with our friends at

https://communitieschoosewell.ca/learning-connecting/ecourses/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-ecourse/

Celebrate movement at every age 🕺🫶

Today we celebrate Ageless Motion Day – a reminder that movement keeps us strong, energized, and connected at every age.

Let’s celebrate healthy aging by getting out and active today with friends, family, or on your own by walking, wheeling, or rolling for as long as you’d like!

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From early childhood to older adulthood, recreation and parks provide opportunities to play, connect, and thrive at every stage of life🌷🫶

This June, celebrate Recreation & Parks Month (JRPM) by discovering programs, parks, and activities that help you stay active, engaged, and thriving - no matter what stage of life you are in! ✨

You can learn more about JRPM and how you can celebrate by visiting our website - https://arpaonline.ca/program/jrpm/

June is Recreation & Parks Month - Alberta Recreation & Parks Association What is JRPM? At the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA), we recognize the month of June as “June is Recreation & Parks Month” (JRPM). JRPM highlights the many benefits […]

‼️FREE Webinar💚

June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month, and what better time to learn about the intersection of these two topics than with the launch of ARPA's new Two-Spirit Toolkit!

For the launch, we are honoured to host this webinar featuring Kôhkom Kathy Hamelin and Remy Boudreau, who will share teachings about Two-Spirit people from a Cree context, and from their own ties to Two-Spirit communities in ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ amiskwacîwâskahikan ("Edmonton"), Treaty 6, and beyond.

Register for this free webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QauacAzCRXaiwRjG4YecqQ #/

‼️Reminder that our 75th Anniversary Celebration is happening in Edmonton this Saturday (June 13, 2026) 🎉

Everyone is welcome! This FREE event is open to the public - whether you’re a current or past member, a partner, or simply someone who enjoys recreation and parks, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Grab a friend, bring your family, and join the fun 🎉We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more on our website: https://arpaonline.ca/event/arpa-75th-anniversary-celebration-edmonton/

The secret to benefitting from recreation and parks? Participation!

It doesn't matter how you do it, just do it! Get outside, go for a walk, sit under a tree, or read a book.

By celebrating, June is Recreation & Parks Month (JRPM), you can discover all the ways recreation and parks can enrich your life🏔️ ☀️

You can learn more about JRPM and how you can participate by visiting our website: https://arpaonline.ca/program/jrpm/

Home - Alberta Recreation and Parks Association The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) is a provincial not-for-profit organization committed to collaborating with our members and partners to help build healthy […]

Edmonton, we’re celebrating 75 years of recreation & parks - and you’re invited!🎉

After an incredible kickoff in Calgary last weekend, we’re bringing the celebration to YOU this Saturday, June 13! Join us for a FREE afternoon of food, culture, and family fun in the heart of the river valley.

Enjoy live performances, local food trucks, hands-on activities, and more! 💚

📍Northeast River Valley Park Event Centre, Edmonton, AB

Grab a friend, bring your family, and join the fun 🎉
We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more on our website: https://arpaonline.ca/event/arpa-75th-anniversary-celebration-edmonton/

Parks, trails, playgrounds, programs, and community spaces all play a vital role in building healthier, happier communities. 🌷💚

This June, show your support for “June is Recreation & Parks Month” (JRPM) by signing the JRPM Letter of Support, and help recognize the impact recreation & parks have on our everyday lives!

📝 https://arpaonline.ca/program/jrpm/june-is-recreation-and-parks-month-supportletter/

‼️Have you signed up yet for the 75 Hours of Recreation & Parks Challenge?

Whether you’re hiking, swimming, walking, or exploring — every hour counts💚

Use our colouring sheets to easily track your progress and gain an extra contest entry!

Sign up for the challenge and download our coloring sheets on our website: https://arpaonline.ca/program/jrpm/75-hour-challenge/