Everybody gets to play™  is a national initiative that focuses on making sure that all children and their families have access to quality recreation experiences regardless of income, ability, gender or cultural background. To increase recreation opportunities for ALL children and families in Penticton, we must remove barriers to participation and create change throughout our community.

The top five barriers to participating in recreation in Penticton are:

1. Lack of Time (43%)

2. Work Schedule (37%)

3. Cost of Participation (30%)

4. Timing of Programs (30%)

5. Lack of Motivation (24%)

(EGTP survey results March 2007)

See Program Assistance (link…) section of this website for information on subsidy programs.

 

For more information contact
604-629-0965 ext. 34.

• Shoot hoops at Skaha Beach, the Penticton Youth Park or any school in your area.
• Play tag, hide and seek, kick the can at local park or school.
• Build a snowman, snow fort or go tobogganing.
• Go for a family walk after work, walk the dog together, walk to the store.
• Strong Start: a free drop-in, school-based early learning program for preschool-aged children and their caregiver at Queen's Park School, Monday – Friday 9:00am-12noon.
• Bring the family to the pool at the Community Centre the third Sunday or every month (excluding June, July and August) where you can swim for a loonie!
• The Community Centre offers free social and recreation opportunities on a regular basis for youth aged 12-17. Visit http://www.youthetcetera.ca/ or call 490-2426 for info.
• Bring children 6 years and under and their caregiver can drop in and enjoy a gym-time with toys, bikes, sports equipment, songs and more for under $4 at the Penticton Community Centre on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.
• Take a hike or bike safely down one of our many trails: Marina Way Park, Rotary Park, KVR Trail, Penticton Creek, Ellis Creek, along Skaha Beach or Okanagan Beach.
• Skateboard or bike at the Warren Avenue Skatepark or the Penticton Youth Park on Riverside Drive.
• Free Afterschool and Preschool storytime programs happen weekly and monthly at the Penticton Public Library, call 770-7783 to register or for more info.
• Put on some bowling shoes and have fun for under $4 per game.
• Take the family skating at McLaren Arena during public skate times (skate rentals available).