After proclaiming June as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Moose Jaw, Mayor Clive Tolley joined members of the Parks and Rec department to play the sixth hole of the Wakamow Valley Disc Golf Course, where the announcement took place.
“I just want to encourage everybody to get out and enjoy the summer,” Tolley said. “I rode my bike down here today, I’m trying to lead by example in terms of getting some exercise and enjoying our parks.”
The City is inviting residents to participate in a “Notoriously Active” social media showcase campaign. In cooperation with Wakamow Valley, the City has created an activity calendar with an activity for each day of June.
Residents can post a picture on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, tag the City of Moose Jaw, and hashtag #NotoriouslyActive for a chance to win some prizes.
The calendar is available at moosejaw.ca/parks-recreation-culture/recreation-guide/.
“The real prize for everybody, anytime is just being notoriously active,” said Scott Osmachenko, Recreation Services manager with the city. “That’s what it’s really about, is getting outside, being active and spending time with people you enjoy being around.”
That being said, Osmachenko noted that some of the contest prizes available are a three-month family recreation pass, day passes for the Yara Centre or the Kinsmen Sportsplex, and various goodies sponsored by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association and Sask Lotteries.
Osmachenko highlighted the disc golf course, as well as the new West End Park playground, the new playground at Clark Gillies Park, and the playground under construction at Moose Square.
A complete list of activities in and around the City of Moose Jaw, including parks, walking trails, and event listings, is in the 11th edition of the Explore Moose Jaw magazine available from Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com.
“June 1, today, (the city’s) spray parks are open,” Osmachenko said. “We have National Fitness Day on June 4, as well as on June 13, the outdoor pool will be opening, so those are some of the highlights of this calendar.”
After signing the proclamation, Mayor Tolley, recreation program supervisor Curtis Dumont, and Osmachenko each grabbed a couple of discs from one of the Wakamow Valley disc golf packages — available free from the Wakamow Valley Authority office — and played the sixth hole of the course.
Also present for the announcement were Shelly Howe, Recreation Services supervisor; Alisha Amey, Recreation Services clerk; and city councillor Doug Blanc.
“It’s really good to see the citizens of Moose Jaw out enjoying themselves,” Tolley said. “Make sure you’re one of those people, get out and get some exercise.”
