June is Recreation & Parks Month
June is Recreation and Parks Month in Canada, and The City of Leduc and the Leduc Recreation Centre (LRC) encourage residents to participate by getting active, celebrating the outdoors and enjoying the many green spaces, parks, playgrounds and trails we have in the community.
Established as a community mobilization movement, Recreation and Parks Month engages children and families across the country to partake in activities that increase physical activity, promote healthy living and encourage a safe environment.
Get exploring with your families, friends, schools, the community and more!
Weekly Photo Contest - Facebook @LeducRecreationCentre
There are weekly themes that have been created by ARPA (Alberta Recreation & Parks Association) this year as we look to celebrate June Recreation and Parks Month. In support, we are going to have these same weekly contests to really get residents excited about getting outside, enjoying nature, being active and creating memories.
Welcome to our weekly Photo Contest! Have your chance to WIN a Gift Card valued $100.
Activity Guide provided by ARPA with regards to suggested activities for each week's theme or come up with your own of course.
How you can win…
- Take your best shot capturing the weeks theme
- Include your photo as a comment on the weekly Facebook post
- Make sure you LIKE and Follow the Leduc Recreation Centre's Facebook and Instagram Page @LeducRecreationCentre
Contest runs each week, Sunday through Saturday and closes on Saturday at 11:59 p.m. There will be one lucky winner chosen randomly and contacted directly.
By participating, the contestant “you” agree to be fully unconditionally bound by the Rules. The contest must be entered by liking the LRC Facebook page and submitting your photo promoting the weekly theme identified. You must provide the information requested to be eligible to WIN the prize listed. By entering this contest (e.g. photo, video, comment, etc.), you understand and agree that you have provided informed consent for the use of personal information shared on the Leduc Recreation Centre’s Facebook page. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook.
City of Leduc - Parks and Playgrounds
Get out and visit as many parks and playgrounds in the City of Leduc as you can throughout the month of June - Recreation and Parks Month.
Parks and Playgrounds Checklist
Playgrounds Location Map - City of Leduc
Fred Johns Park Picnic Sites
Situated within 65 acres of land, Fred Johns Park is one of Leduc's premier day-use parks connected to the Multiway Trail System.
The City of Leduc has 3 bookable picnic sites in Fred Johns Park. Picnic Site A (near parking lot) and Picnic C (near reservoir) are both uncovered sites with one picnic table. Site B is a covered site with a gazebo and four picnic tables.
Online bookings of picnic sites are available in 2-hour slots. Payment is due at the time of booking.
Inquiries and rentals for longer or shorter amounts of time can be made by calling our Events & Bookings Department at 780-980-7118 or emailing events_bookings@leduc.ca. If you require a change or cancellation to your booking, please contact the Events & Bookings department.
Walking Form
Did you want to get moving? Did you want to start walking for fitness and enjoyment? Here is what is suggested for proper form to provide you with longevity and maximum impact when moving.
Things to think about when walking – head to torso position, proper arm movement, foot motion and how to build speed. Here are some helpful tips to get you started.