REC Connect
RDN Recreation and Parks offers programs and services year-round. Check out the Winter Spring Active Living Guide(External link) for seasonal offerings. Register online(External link), by phone or in person.
Stay active and connected:
- Saturdays at Oceanside Place Arena – Enjoy drop-in playtime or hoops on the pond, or a leisure skate. Sundays, Enjoy the Free Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods Family Skate. Check out all the drop-in times here(External link)
- Visit a local RDN park or trail that is new to you(External link),
- Check out the Active and Creative Section for ideas,
- Apply for the Grade 5 and Grade 6 Active Pass (External link)and receive free drop-in to swims and skates.
Register to this page and be the first to receive the newest Active Living Guide by email.
If you need to reach the recreation department, please visit either recreation office(External link) or call 250-248-3252 or email us at recparks@rdn.bc.ca(External link) and of course keep following us on Facebook(External link), X(External link) and (External link)Instagram(External link).
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Youth Week
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Regional District of Nanaimo, Recreation and Parks, ACRA (Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association), Society of Organized Services (SOS), Sources Community Resources, VIHA, Career Centre and community partners are proud to celebrate National Youth Week from May 1 to May 7 annually.
Youth are a vital part of each community and contribute meaningful experiences through their participation in a wide variety of programs. Whether it is recreation, arts, civic engagement, drama, dance, sport, volunteerism, or leadership, their contributions help shape our community.(External link)(External link)
Throughout May 1 to May 7, we celebrate teens by offering workshops, contests, and activities.
Be sure to check back here on April 2 for the 2025 events.
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Fitness Walking Handbook
Share Fitness Walking Handbook on Facebook Share Fitness Walking Handbook on Twitter Share Fitness Walking Handbook on Linkedin Email Fitness Walking Handbook link(External link)Congratulations on taking the first step to a healthier you. The Fitness Walking Handbook will help you make walking a part of your everyday life. Download it today(External link)
If you would like to track your progress, consider downloading the Participaction App.(External link) It's free and also a great resource to help you meet your fitness goals.
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RDN Recreation Program Info and Forms
Summer Camp 2024 Calendars
RDN Recreation and Parks Videos (Activities and Info)
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Summer sparkles when the Summer Camp Leaders join the RDN Recreation and Parks team. This year we have rolled out the red carpet for our Amazing Summer Camp Leaders.
To find out more about camps in the Oceanside and Area A regions visit rdn.bc.ca/recreation. Register online or call RDN Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014.
We look forward to creating summer memories with you this summer.
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Superintendent, Recreation Program Services
