June is Recreation, Parks and Seniors Month

June is Recreation, Parks and Seniors Month. Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO), The Ontario Parks Association and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association launched Recreation and Parks month to draw attention to the incredible value of recreation and encourage people to get out and get active. The City of Brantford is offering residents a ton of fun, low-cost or free recreational activities and opportunities to check out local community centres, pools (indoor and outdoor), fitness facilities, fields, parks and trails. We hope you’ll get out and try something new this June! There is something for all ages and activity levels. Who knows, maybe you'll even find something you love that will keep you active year-round!

Monday, June 1 to Saturday, June 6, 2026

Monday, June 1, 2026

  • Free Youth Night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street (ages 11 to 17)
  • It’s National Health and Fitness Day! Free gymnasium and weight room admission at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street. Visit waynegretzkysportscentre.ca for details.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  • June is also Bike Month! Dust  off your wheels and take them for a spin on our local trails.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  • Free Kids Night Out program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue (ages 4 to 10)

Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • Free Kids Night Out program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at T.B Costain/SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell Street (ages 4 to 10)

Friday, June 5, 2026

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Sunday, June 7 to Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • Enjoy a stroll through beautiful Glenhyrst Gardens

Monday, June 8, 2026

  • Free Drop-In Basketball from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tutela Park, 160 Erie Avenue (ages 6 to 12)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

  • Free Kids Night Out program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey Street. (ages 4 to 10)
  • Free Cribbage from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue (Ages 55+)

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

  • Free Kids Night Out program from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Branlyn Community Centre, 238, Brantwood Park Road (ages 4 to 10)

Thursday, June 11, 2026

  • Free Drop-In Pickleball from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Road. (ages 12+)

Friday, June 12, 2026

  • Free Kids Night Out program from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School, 14 Flanders Drive. (ages 4 to 10)

Saturday, June 13, 2026

  • Learn more about the achievements of local athletes and sports builders. Tour the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street).
Sunday, June 14 to Saturday, June 20, 2026

Sunday, June 14, 2026

  • Free Drop-in Badminton from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 13+) 
  • The Brant County Singers kick off the Bell Homestead’s summer music series with an outdoor performance on the Bell family’s front verandah. Bring your favourite blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert. Starts at 3:00pm, free to attend (donations welcome). Rain date June 28.

Monday, June 15, 2026

  • Go for a bike ride at the Brantford Rotary Bike Park, weather permitting. Don't forget your helmet. Learn more at Brantford.ca/BikePark.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

  • Toonie Tuesday Public Swim from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. $2.00 per person at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (all ages) Swim Admission Requirements apply.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

  • Free Shuffleboard from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Avenue (ages 55+)
  • Free Yoga from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 13+)

Thursday, June 18, 2026

  • Free Drop-In Zumba from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Charlie Ward Park, 220 Darling Street. (all ages)

Friday, June 19, 2026

  • Enjoy a walk on the cool free Indoor Track at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street

Saturday, June 20, 2026

  • Summer serenade concert starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Road. Rain date is June 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor performance featuring the Brantford Memorial Concert Band, within the unique and picturesque setting of the Bell Homestead. Donations are accepted for this free outdoor concert in support of the Brantford School of Instrumental Music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concert.
Sunday, June 21 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026

  • Free Shallow Water Walking from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 15+).

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

  • Free Aquafit from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 13+)

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

  • Free Drop-In GaGa Ball from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Robert Moore Park, 115 Albion Street. (ages 4 to 12)

Thursday, June 25, 2026

  • Parent and Child Skating from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for $1.13 per person, at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 5 and under with a guardian)

Friday, June 26, 2026

  • Free Zumba® class from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 North Park Street (ages 13+)

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Sunday, June 28

Monday, June 29

  • Check out Woodman Park's new playground, community gardens and greenhouse at 491 Grey Street.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Mark your calendars to join us on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 for Brantford’s Canada Day event. Learn more at Brantford.ca/CanadaDay

 

Call us at 519-759-4150 or email us communityrecreation@brantford.ca for more information.