WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE CITYSchool Holiday ProgramOur very exciting Autumn School Holiday Program is around the corner! Enjoy a wide selection of free sport and recreational activities. Registrations open on Wednesday, 10 April at 7pm. The schedule will be available for viewing very soon! 2024 Seniors FestivalCelebrate this annual festival with the Active Parramatta Van's free exercise classes, including Cardio Fit and Gentle Exercise over the next couple of weeks. There will also be other exciting fitness options tailored to seniors like yoga, Pilates & Zumba Gold. Epping Aquatic Centre RedevelopmentWe are excited to announce this facility will close temporarily from Tuesday, 30 April for redevelopment. This asset will remain in its current bushland setting and include key upgrades that will benefit the community now and in the future. Term 2 Fitness Program We've been busy planning the next Active Parramatta Fitness Program, which will feature a variety of onsite and online activities for the community to enjoy. Early bird registrations open on Monday, 8 April at 9am. The newest schedule will be released shortly. Outdoor CinemasDon't forget to head down to a local park in Parramatta during the April school holidays! Enjoy fun-filled activities such as live music, kids workshops, games and free outdoor movie screenings including Wonka, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 and more! Over 55s Leisure & Learning ServiceChoose from a range of social, physical and recreational activities throughout the summer season. Term 2 registrations open on Monday, 8 April with early bird pricing ending shortly after. The latest schedule will be released soon! Squad Program at PACParramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC) is excited to be commencing a squad program in 2024! With 4 levels available including an adult squad, this program is a great way for swimmers to continue to advance and achieve their full potential in the pool. Active Parramatta VanDid you know that you don’t have to reside in Parramatta to participate in our programs? Absolutely anyone can join us to get fit and active for free! Plenty of spaces are still available for our online programs, and some are still available for our in-person offerings. Parra Pets Matta This Facebook group is a community hub for all things pets! The group was set up by City of Parramatta to help reunite pet owners with their lost pets and share useful advice about the latest news in animal legislation, responsible pet ownership and general pet advice. Seniors Events at PACConnect and celebrate the 2024 Seniors Festival from March 11-15 at Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC). It will be a great opportunity to make new friends, learn skills and have fun being active with the team! Events include a social brunch, facility tour and sample fitness classes. Family Fun Day Join the Active Parramatta Van these school holidays, alongside AFL, Golf NSW and Western Sydney Wolves Basketball on Tuesday, 16 April. Experience engaging games, activities, entertainment, health services and family fun. Registrations open next month! STAR SPOTLIGHTMeet Tess Staines!Tess is a women's rugby league player from the Wests Tigers! Favourite sport outside of NRL? Favourite sports team? Favourite movie? Favourite food? Favourite book? Favourite holiday destination? PRODUCE OF THE SEASONPumpkinIncluded in pikelet batter. Pureed into pasta sauce. As a topping for cottage pie. Added into gnocchi dough. In baked goods alongside spices like cinnamon & nutmeg. GRANT PROGRAMSGrants for Participating in Sporting CompetitionsUp to $1,000 of financial assistance may be awarded for locals competing in international, national or state championships via City of Parramatta's Representative Sports Grant. For 12-18 year olds residing outside of Parramatta, Sport Australia's Local Sporting Champions may be an option. Sport & Recreation GrantUp to $2000 is available from our Sport & Recreation Grants for projects that increase participation in local sport and recreation activities. The current round closes on 3 May. HIRE A COMMUNITY VENUELooking for a space to hire for your next event? We have options that provide a wonderful opportunity to participate in a wide range of social, recreational, corporate and cultural activities. Bookings can be conveniently made online via our booking system, Bookable. PARK SPOTLIGHTParks WeekParks Week ran across Australia earlier in the month, with this year’s focus being how spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing. The City of Parramatta has over 350 beautiful and diverse parks and reserves for residents, visitors and workers to enjoy. Some of the work our teams are delivering this month to support positive use by the community include: -A second round of community consultation is planned for Council’s 2023/2024 Playground Replacement Program, where community members can see how their feedback informed these playgrounds. Click here to stay updated. -Season changeover commences at the end of the month, which sees our Park Operations Team prepare over 60 sporting fields for the commencement of the winter sporting season, by covering cricket pitches, installing goal posts and field preparations. -Active Parramatta delivers a range of programs, activities and events, many of which are held at our parks and reserves. Click here to find out more. |