Recreation

Recreation is an important part of a balanced lifestyle and what better place to come out and play than in York Region. Hike or cycle miles of forest and urban trails. Play golf on over 70 golf courses, some of them world-class championship courses. Enjoy Lake Simcoe's beaches and boating. York Region is also home to numerous fairs and festivals. For more information about recreation and tourism in York Region, visit experienceyorkregion.com.

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Find beach water test results

York Region monitors the water quality at local public beaches. Water sampling is done in the summer starting in mid-June and continues until the end of August.

Find out about the Transportation Master Plan update

York Region is updating its Transportation Master Plan

Learn about pool safety

Some tips for preventing illness and drowning, as well as information for operators of recreational water facilities.

Learn about playground safety

Playground falls and other injuries are a common cause of children needing treatment at the hospital emergency department. Injuries often occur when your child has learned a new developmental skill.

Get help paying for my child's recreation program

York Region offers subsidies for recreation programs, day camps and youth overnight camps.

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August 08, 2024

Recreational Subsidies are available to eligible families for recreation programs this fall

Positive Leisure Activities for Youth (PLAY) program recreational subsidies are available for eligible parents and families.

Clock Towers to be lit up green for National Injury Prevention Day

Raising awareness on National Injury Prevention Day

York Region Administrative Centre clock tower to be lit up green for National Injury Prevention Day.

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Region-wide Fire Ban in Effect

A total fire ban has been issued in each of York Region’s nine local cities and towns by local Fire Chiefs.

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