Resources

PRO is committed to building the capacity of organizations in the parks, recreation, and leisure sectors by offering access to tools and resources that help with everything from service delivery to operations. 

Learn more about funding opportunities. 

Free workplace training on Infection Prevention and Control 
The Public Services Health & Safety Association is offering free Infection Prevention and Control training for all workers in Ontario. Register and access a COVID-19 prevention safety checklist from the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. 

PRO Knowledge Hub

As a member of PRO, you have access to the PRO Knowledge Hub. Visit the Knowledge Hub to join discussions with other PRO members on current topics, to share resources or ask questions. The topics in the Knowledge Hub are:

      • COVID-19
      • Inclusive Recreation
      • Aquatics

      Click here to login and visit the PRO Knowledge Hub!

      Member Exclusive Training Resources

      Click on the links below to access the resources available exclusivly to PRO Members. You will be prompted to sign in to access them.


      Networks and Links

      PRO Links

      HIGH FIVE
      June is Recreation and Parks Month
      Play Works

      National Recreation Associations

      Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
      National Recreation and Park Association

      Provincial, Territorial, and Regional Recreation Associations

      Alberta Recreation and Parks Association

      Association Quebecoise du loisir municipal

      British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association

      Nouveau-Brunswick

      Newfoundland and Labrador Parks and Recreation Association

      Northwest Territories Recreation and Parks Association

      Recreation PEI

      Recreation and Parks Association of the Yukon

      Recreation Connections Manitoba

      Recreation New Brunswick

      Recreation Nova Scotia

      Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

      North Eastern Ontario Recreation Association (NeORA)

      YRAC (York Region Aquatic Council)

      Other Associations

      Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario
      Association of Municipalities of Ontario

      Related Organizations

      Canadian Red Cross

      Heart and Stroke Foundation

      Health Nexus

      Imagine Canada

      Leisure Information Network (LIN)

      Lifesaving Society

      Ontario Camping Association

      Ontario Parks Association

      Ontario Physical and Health Education Association (Ophea)

      Ontario Professional Planners Institute

      Ontario Recreation Facilities Association

      Ontario Trails Council

      Provincial Consortium on Youth in Recreation

      Sport Alliance Ontario

      Sport 4 Ontario

      Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO)

      Volunteer Canada

      YMCA

      Foundations

      Laidlaw Foundation

      Ontario Trillium Foundation

      Training Resources

            • PRO provides a variety of resources for the sector. Click here to see an expansive list,  including:
                • Pathways to Recreation: Learning about Ontario's Accessibility Standard for the Design of Public Spaces Report and Presentation
                • Best practices from Youth Friendly Communities
                • Developing Effective Youth Advisory Councils
                • What it takes to be an Adult Advisor: A Youth Perspective
                • Quality Standards Resources
                • Recreation Registration Software