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Free City Program Gets Kids Outside This Summer

Entertainment and activities | June 26, 2017

In its fourth year, Let’s Play in the Park is a City-run program that encourages kids ages six to 12 to be more active outdoors.
This free, supervised, nine-week drop-in program is offered from July 3 to September 1 at 13 parks throughout Mississauga. The program is operated by qualified leaders trained in the HIGH FIVE® principles of healthy child development.

Kids take part in recreation activities such as organized games, sports, arts and crafts and nature skills exploration.

What:
Let’s Play in the Park

Who:
Kids ages six to 12

When/Where:
Monday to Friday from July 3 to September 1, 2017 (exception date August 7)

9 a.m. to noon Brickyard Park
Ceremonial Green Park
Clarkson Park
Forest Glen Park
Rosebush Common Park
Union Park
Victory Park
1 to 4 p.m. Brookmede Park
Community Common
Huron Heights Park
Lisgar Fields
Neebin Park
Serson Park

*Park closures are weather permitting.

Cost:
Free – registration is not required.

A parent or guardian must sign the forms below in order for their child to participate. Forms must be completed ahead of time and given to City program staff at the park.

Code of Conduct
Participation Form
Participation Waiver
Safe Arrival Dismissal Form

The program is funded by the Jerry Love Children’s Fund and PepsiCo Canada Foundation.

To learn more about Let’s Play in the Park, call 905-615-4100 or visit mississauga.ca/play.

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Media Contact:
Karen Flores
Senior Communications Advisor
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200, ext. 5053
Karen.Flores@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151