Recreation and Culture Events

June is Recreation & Parks Month

This month highlights the importance of parks, green spaces, and recreation activities in creating vibrant and inclusive communities. Many municipalities and organizations throughout Ontario participate in this month-long celebration. Visit a park, walk a trail, join in a drop in activity, the options are endless! In addition, the City of Niagara Falls is celebrating June is Recreation and Parks Month with a few fun activities, see below.

Play in the Park - FH Leslie Park, Sunday, June 8th from 12:00 noon to 4 pm - FREE!

Join us at FH Leslie Park to celebrate the pool opening for the season and join in some fun "Play in the Park" activities thanks to Participaction.

Scheduled Activities:

12:00 to 1:00 Active Games

1:00 to 2:00 Craft

2:00 to 2:15 Snack Time

2:15 to 2:45 Library Story Time

2:45 to 4:00 Active Games

Drop-in activities will include:

  • Library booth with button maker
  • chalk, hula hoops, frisbees for free play
  • Giant Games 

Pool opens at noon for Lane swim and 1:00 pm for Open Swim.

Pickleball Complex Opening and Celebration at MF Ker Park- Saturday, June 28th

Join us on Saturday, June 28th at Ker Park for the grand opening of newly built pickleball courts at MF Ker park.  There will be a free "Learn to Play Pickleball" session from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for all ages with complimentary equipment and instructors to help residents learn the game of pickleball.

Additionally, a ceremony will take place starting at 1:00 pm for the grand opening of the 6 new courts and to also recognize OLG's financial contribution towards the newly built courts. Mayor Diodati, fellow Councillors and OLG representatives will be on site to kick-off the ceremony.  To learn more about the event, please email us or call 905-356-7521 ext.3341. For more information on the new pickleball courts, visit our engagement section on the website

For further information contact:

905-356-7521 X 3330 or [email protected]