Parks and Recreation Ontario is a non-profit association that advances the health, social, and environmental benefits of quality recreation and parks through evidence-based practices, resources and collaborative partnerships.
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2024 PRO EX Sponsorship and Trade Show Do you want to showcase your brand at the largest gathering of parks and recreation professionals in the country? Consider becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the 2024 PRO Expedition! From April 17th to 19th, 2024, more than 500 delegates from the parks, recreation, and aquatics sectors will converge in Blue Mountain, Ontario for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and discover outstanding companies and products. |
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2024 PRO EX Call for Presenters Present at the 2024 PRO Expedition! We're on the hunt for passionate session leaders and inspiring keynote speakers who are driving change in the world of parks, recreation, and aquatics. Have a unique presentation idea to share? Submit it here by September 27, 2023, and be part of the adventure! |
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2024 PRO EX Call for Committee Members |
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Welcome Sarah Ane! |
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Complete the 2023 PRO Membership Survey by July 15th for your chance to win a free iPad. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on PRO's membership benefits and services, training and events, and communications. Your response will help ensure we can continue to serve our members and lead the sector for years to come. This survey includes 55 questions and takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Note that you must be a PRO member to complete the survey and enter the prize draw. The survey and prize draw will close on July 15, 2023. Thank you for your response and valuable feedback!
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Launching a Learning Management System for Parks and Recreation Ontario On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Dr. Adil Shamji, MPP met online with the team at Parks and Recreation Ontario’s (PRO) as their Annual General Meeting was getting underway and for the launch of PRO’s new learning management system. MPP Shamji also formally congratulated the group on the work it’s done since receiving a $149,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2022 to update the technology required to offer virtual professional development opportunities that are vital to the recreation and sport sector. READ MORE |
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2022 was a year of growth for PRO. From increased training offerings and a national campaign on gender equity on sport to provincial wide advocacy and youth employment, PRO build capacity in the sector and advanced the benefits of high quality parks and recreation. READ MORE
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The aquatics sector has long faced issues with the recruitment and retention of qualified staff to lifeguard and deliver programming. In the fall of 2022, Parks and Recreation Ontario released the Aquatics Wage survey to gather data on staff recruitment and retention in the aquatics sector. The survey sought information on wages, other forms of compensation, job titles, and descriptions. READ MORE
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In the summer of 2022, Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) released the Camps Survey to gather data related to issues of staff recruitment and retention. This reports summarizes these findings and highlights recommendations for future advocacy. READ MORE
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Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Gavine as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 8, 2023. READ MORE |
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