Orillia Parks & Recreation

Looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity this fall?

Join the City of Orillia team and help make a difference in your community! We're hiring for a variety of positions and looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about customer service, recreation, and community engagement.

Ready to apply?

👉 Visit orillia.ca/employment to view current opportunities.

Fall registration is just around the corner!

From fitness programs and swimming lessons to recreational activities, sports, and programs for all ages, there's something for everyone this fall at the Orillia Recreation Centre.

🍁 Fall Made Fun registration opens soon!

Visit orilliarec.ca/programs to explore upcoming opportunities and get ready to register.

⚠️Swimming advisories have been issued for Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Visit smdhu.org/Beaches.

Lifeguards are off duty during a swimming advisory and swimmers are cautioned to swim at their own risk. 🛟‼️

➡️ An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating there may be an increased risk of developing minor irritations and infections. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.

Planning a visit to the Orillia Recreation Centre over the Civic Holiday weekend?

Please note that the ORC will be open:

📅 Monday, August 3, 2026
⏰ 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Be sure to check the drop-in schedule at orilliarec.ca/active before your visit and enjoy your holiday weekend with us!

🎶 Lakeside Live's Kiddie Concert this Saturday, August 1!

Presenting Songs & Stories with Lacie, live at the Rotary Aqua Theatre for our littlest music lovers!

🆓 FREE admission
🗓️ Saturday, August 1 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Rotary Aqua Theatre (140 Canice St., Orillia)
🎲 Lawn games available for all ages
🍰 Delicious dessert and cold brew offerings by Kong & Co
💵 Donations are always appreciated and help support the continuation of this free community event

Be sure to mark yourself as "Going" on the Lakeside Live Concert Series event page to receive reminders, the latest updates, and any weather-related announcements.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Rotary Club of Orillia and to the Ontario Arts Council for their tremendous support of this year's concert series.

Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario
Jill Dunlop
Visit Orillia

Most people who drown never intended to enter the water.

Being prepared means thinking ahead—whether you're visiting a beach, spending time near a dock, or enjoying a day at the cottage.

Learn water safety skills, wear a lifejacket when needed, and make a plan before heading out.

Preparation saves lives.

As National Drowning Prevention Week comes to a close, remember that being Water Smart® isn't just for one week—it's a habit that helps keep families safer all summer long.

Learning to swim is one of the best ways to prepare for a lifetime of safe fun around water.

Swimming lessons help build confidence, develop essential water skills, and teach children how to respond in an emergency.

Ready to dive in? Explore swim lesson opportunities at the Orillia Recreation Centre today!

Throughout National Drowning Prevention Week, we're encouraging everyone to take the next step toward becoming Water Smart®—whether that's learning to swim, improving water safety skills, or gaining confidence around the water.

🏊‍♀️ Water Smart Day is happening now at Couchiching Beach, Moose Beach and Orillia Recreation Centre!

📒Grab a passport and get it stamped at each location to spin the prize wheel at Couchiching Beach.

Come learn about water safety as part of National Drowning Prevention Week!

Lifesaving Society Ontario