Parks and Recreation Ontario

Parks and Recreation Ontario promotes healthy people, vibrant communities and sustainable environments through parks and recreation.

[Parks and Recreation Ontario @PROntario]

PRO along with provincial-territorial partners, collaborated at the "Forward Together Summit" hosted by @cpra_acpl in Ottawa.

CEO Kim Gavine participated in an advocacy day at Parliament Hill, meeting with MPs to advocate for the vital role of recreation and parks.

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Please join us as we honour veterans and those who continue serve our country today.

For those of the past, present, and future, we remember them for their dedication, courage, and the sacrifices they made for us.

We will remember them.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

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PRO's CEO, Kim Gavine, was thrilled to celebrate the official opening of the @townofeg's Health and Active Living Plaza!

➡️ Learn more about this amazing facility: https://t.co/3XmFFYCTeG

A huge congratulations to all who made this vision a reality!

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🌟 Discover how parks can transform communities! 🌟

Join Leah Houston of Mabelle Arts, as she shares how charting a new course for park use can shape the future of communities.

➡️ Register now for this exciting learning opportunity: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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Check out the latest in our series: Beyond the Boundaries: The Untold Value of Parks & Recreation Infrastructure.

We examine why investment in infrastructure is critical to crisis response, public health & emergency management.

🔗 Read the report: https://t.co/X7rAxpcv5G

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We honour Survivors.
We remember the children who never came home.
We reflect on our shared responsibility.
We act by listening, learning & supporting Indigenous communities.

🪶Learn more: https://t.co/myTHI6Fcq0

#NDTR #EveryChildMatter

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Join Inclusive Experiences Ltd. to ✨spark✨ a shift in how you think about & engage with people with disabilities – the largest group of marginalized people in the world🗺️.

➡️Register for this transformative learning opportunity today! https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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On October 7, join Dr. Kaleigh Pennock and explore how to:

�� Rethink the way you engage with youth
✔ Build responsive youth programming & services
✔ Empower the next generation of leaders

💻 Join the conversation: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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🌲⛺️ Big news for Ontario campers!

✅ 300 new campsites
✅ upgrades to 800 existing sites

Thanks @ONenvironment for creating more opportunities for people to enjoy nature & experience the benefits of the outdoors.

➡️Read our full statement: https://t.co/4U8bhDXkpQ

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🌿Join a community of 7,000+ strong!

PRO Members get access to:
✅ Exclusive sector insights
🎓 Education & training
🤝 Networking connections
📣 Advocacy support
💰 Funding updates and more!

👉 Discover the benefits: https://t.co/aqZ4gMl0ub https://t.co/IgjV0OcrqK

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🚀 The future of recreation is here!

Discover how AI tools can streamline your work, spark creativity & support stronger community programming.

👉 Register now: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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Discover how the BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library is breaking down barriers & building community in parks & recreation. Explore ways to increase representation of racialized people in outdoor spaces.

Don’t miss this important conversation!
➡️ Register now: https://t.co/yQIrLkYd6z

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We need students to help make PRO EX an amazing experience!

📅 November 17-21, 2025
📍 Blue Mountain Village
💲 Accommodation, food and travel stipend will be provided.

Help bring this exciting event to life! ✨

👉 Apply by September 12: https://t.co/QP42dI7jkY

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Let’s change outdoor recreation together!

The BIPOC Outdoor Gear Library is leading the charge to make recreation more inclusive, accessible & representative.

✅ Break down barriers
✅ Build stronger communities
✅ Inspire change

📅 Reserve your spot: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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We were thrilled to visit PRO members in the City of @PortColborne recently!

We enjoyed seeing firsthand how the City is creating welcoming spaces for residents to play, connect, and thrive.

Thank you to City staff for making recreation a cornerstone of community life.

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🤖 Ready to explore how AI can support your work in recreation?

Join an engaging session on confidently using AI in the sector — part of our new PROtential Learning Series!

📚 PROgress Starts Here.
Unlock your PROtential & register today 👉 https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert!

Join Rise Consulting for an impactful session to learn what it means to centre Indigenous ways of knowing & why doing so is critical in the parks and recreation sector.

➡️Register for this meaningful learning opportunity today: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB

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🎯 Looking for your next career opportunity?

Check out PRO’s Job Mart — Ontario’s go-to job service for careers in parks & recreation!

🌱 Find roles that make a difference.
📢 Post your openings & reach qualified professionals.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/DNSRQHIDy0

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🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Graeme Ivory 🌿

Meet Graeme, Director of Recreation for the Town of Arnprior. He’s led major community projects like the Waterfront and Recreation & Parks Master Plans.

👉 Read more about Graeme: https://t.co/rYu55WKhq3

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🚨 Upcoming Webinar Alert!

Learn how you can reduce barriers to access & create community in parks and recreation programming and services and increase representation of racialized people engaging in outdoor recreation🏕️.

➡️Register today: https://t.co/XqnGcI3ZrB