The Municipality of South Dundas is responsible for over 20 parks and one splash pad, each with a variety of amenities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
June is Parks and Recreation Month! ![🥳](image/png;base64,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)
This year, Parks and Reaction Ontario has provided resources to help communities appreciate and celebrate Parks and Recreation Month. "June is Recreation and Parks Month" was a movement created to promote the benefits of recreation and parks for all aspects of citizens health. This year's theme is "Community Thrives Here," which celebrates how parks and recreation brings together communities. Along with the main theme, there are also four sub-themes for each week to encourage the community to reflect on the different ways parks and recreation brings them together. For more information, visit June is Recreation and Parks Month (prontario.org)
To celebrate, the Parks and Recreation Team has put together a Parks and Recreation Passport Challenge that encourages residents to travel around South Dundas and appreciate the various parks. It also uses the weekly themes from PRO, which are "Movement," "Guardians," and "Connection" to help raise awareness of different ways parks and recreation can be helpful in everyone's life.
Below is the Parks and Recreation Passport Challenge as well as a calendar that can be used to track different ways you can use the park.
Submit your completed passport to ngeertsema@southdundas.com or drop it off at the Municipal Centre by June 28, 2024 at 4:00pm, to be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card to a South Dundas business of your choice! One entry per household.
Parks & Recreation Month Calendar
South Dundas Waterfront Dog Park
For canine friends, the South Dundas Waterfront Dog Park located in Morrisburg is available throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons.
South Dundas Baseball Diamonds
Ball Diamonds are available to rent throughout the spring, summer and fall. Email Emily at epalmerguindon@southdundas.com to book your field.
South Dundas Memorial Bench and Tree Program
The Municipality of South Dundas recognizes that South Dundas citizens may wish to dedicate a bench, tree and/or plaque in a municipal green space in memory of a loved one. For this reason, the Municipality has established the Memorial Bench and Tree Program. The policy provides an opportunity for remembrance by permitting, subject to certain specific conditions, the donation of a memorial bench, tree, and plaque, or a memorial plaque on an existing bench or tree.
![tree and bench](/sites/3/files/styles/medium/public/2023-02/image0.jpeg?itok=xbAF28WS)
Dunbar Park
![dunbar](/sites/3/files/styles/3_2/public/2023-07/Dunbar%20Park%201.jpg?itok=2A2n8Vw_)
Marcellus Road, Dunbar
Duncan Park
![Duncan Park](/sites/3/files/styles/3_2/public/2021-12/Duncan-Park.jpg?itok=YH6ayFh_)
Julia Street, Mariatown
Matilda Memorial Park
![Brinston](/sites/3/files/styles/3_2/public/2023-07/Brinston%20Park%208.jpg?itok=QRctz_zD)
Gilmour Rd, Brinston