What is “June is Recreation and Parks Month”?
At the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA), we recognize the month of June as “June is Recreation and Parks Month” (JRPM). JRPM highlights the many benefits that recreation and parks bring to our communities, and acknowledges the strong foundation of parks and recreation facilities & programs in Alberta.
Celebrating JRPM draws attention to the many benefits of recreation and parks for individual Albertans, communities, and the province.
This year, JRPM's theme is #CelebrateJRPM.
The theme for JRPM 2022 is all about discovering the benefits of Recreation and Parks. Each week has its own theme and activities to follow and focus on discovering and celebrating the benefits of Recreation and Parks here in Alberta.
The month of June is the perfect opportunity to get active, explore the many benefits of Recreation and Parks while celebrating the ability to spend time with family and friends!
This June we encourage you to #CelebrateJRPM by experiencing all of the benefits that Recreation & Parks have to offer!
As always, we look forward to celebrating with you!
*Use the calendar on the right to discover what we at ARPA and our partners have on the go for this month!
National Indigenous History Month & National Indigenous peoples day
June is National Indigenous History Month. This month, we honour the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present-day Indigenous communities.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to celebrate and learn more about the unique cultures and traditions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples - participate in activities in your community or plan your own event.
JRPM SOcial Media Contests and prizes
This June, we have a month long contest to participate in through social media with prizes to be won that we hope will allow your participation and enjoyment this year for June is Recreation and Parks Month!
From the daily activities, to the contests and prizes, to accessing the Oral Knowledge Hub or the Indigenous Traditional Food Systems eModule there is something for everyone to enjoy this June.
All of our contests will take place on social media so make sure you are following us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Also be sure to visit our Contests page to find out how you can participate and try to win various prizes totalling $500!!!
Recreation for life foundation 50/50 raffle fundraiser
The Recreation For Life Foundation (RFLF) is thrilled to bring back the annual charity 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available today, sale ends Thursday June 30, 2022!