Free Summer Activities for Parks, Recreation and Culture
Join us at our Playground Program, for Family Fun Nights, for Concerts in the Park, at the water parks and at Westwood Lake where we have lifeguards on duty.
Playground Program Locations
- Harewood Centennial Park (740 Howard Ave): M-F, 10 am-3:30 pm
- Mansfield Park (800 St. Andrew's St): M-F, 10 am-3:30 pm
- Groveland Park (Groveland Drive): Mon, Tue & Wed, 10 am-3:30 pm
- Country Hills Park (2899 White Blossom Way): Thu & Fri, 10 am-3:30 pm
Family Fun Nights held from 4-7 pm
- Thursday, June 29 at Departure Bay
- Wednesday, July 26 at Mansfield Park
- Tuesday, August 22 at Harewood Centennial Park
Water Park Locations (open daily from 9 am-8 pm)
- Harewood Centennial Park (740 Howard Ave)
- Mansfield Park (800 St. Andrew's St)
- Departure Bay Kiwanis Water Park (Wingrove)
- Deverill Square Park (200 Irwin St)
Lifeguards at Westwood Lake (weather permitting)
- Fridays, 11:30 am-5:30 pm
- Saturdays, 11:30 am-5:30 pm
- Sundays, 11:30 am-5:30 pm
- Stat Holidays, 11:30 am-5:30 pm (Jul 1, Aug 7, Sep 4)
Last updated: July 2, 2024
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