Seasonal Activities

Spring Activities

Enjoy the fresh, warmer air now that spring is here and put the bounce back into your step with physical activity! Don’t take “rain-checks” on physical activity – make sure you have a list of indoor activities that get you moving even on the rainy days!

Get FREE & low-cost ideas from the list below and then make your own creative list of ways you and your family, friends and neighbours can enjoy physical activity in the spring!

FREE LOW-COST

GARDENING & YARDWORK
Plant a garden – flowers, vegetables and/or herbs (either in your backyard or at a community garden), weed the gardens, cut the grass, trim the trees and shrubs -- get moving while you get your yard looking great! 

PARKS & RECREATION
Find out what spring programs and events are being offered near you. 

WALKING
Walk, jog or run around the block. Or take a nature hike on the trails with your family. Make nature walks more exciting by making a scavenger hunt!

 

 

LOCAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Contact your local library to see what kinds of programs are being offered…our libraries are more than just books!
PARK
You will be actively playing without even knowing it while “hanging around” the playground equipment! 		 SWIMMING
Swim for just a Toonie on Tuesday evenings at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

OUTDOOR GAMES

Play tag, hopscotch, jump rope, Frisbee, hula-hoop, kings court, or set up obstacle courses for you and your children.

 

 

FITNESS GROUP
Join a fitness group…check with your local community centre, library, parks & recreation department, and neighbourhood associations for physical activity groups.

SPORTS
Play baseball, basketball, soccer or other sports in your backyard or the park with your friends and family.

 HOME EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Consider buying small and inexpensive home exercise equipment such as exercise ball, small weights, skipping rope, and resistance bands.

EXERCISE DVD
Rent an exercise DVD from the library and work out in the comfort of your own home.

SKATING
Get your family and friends together and make use of the low-cost public skates at the nearest arena!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don't miss the Events pages for upcoming FREE & low-cost physical activity in the

City of Brantford, County of Brant and Six Nations of the Grand River!