In today’s busy society, it’s easy to tune out our senses and forget about the natural environment around us. Being regularly immersed in natural settings can make you feel happier, healthier and more relaxed.
This August, Ontario Parks challenges you to spend 30 minutes in nature each day for 30 days.
Register here for the 30×30 Challenge!
Continue reading Tap into all 5 senses during the 30×30 Challenge!
Ontario’s provincial parks all offer FREE day-use on July 21, 2017, and our parks have all sorts of events planned, from treasure hunts to zumba to campfire singalongs!
And all that fun is sure to make you hungry.
Whether a romantic tête–à–tête by the river or a family reunion on the beach, Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day is a picnic-perfect event.
The big day‘s almost here!
We’re opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day-use visitation during July 15, 2016!
Parks across the province have exciting events and activities planned. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services, or just enjoy a fun event in a great setting!
The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now!
Continue reading Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2016: events
Last year, we kicked off the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement in Ontario Parks and this year, the celebrations continue.
Once again, Ontario Parks will be offering a day of FREE entry into all parks on July 15, 2016.
Continue reading Celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People – free day-use on July 15
Congratulations and job well done to all of those who participated in the first 30×30 Nature Challenge with Ontario Parks!
More than 600 people embarked on the 30×30 challenge this August. We loved tuning in to social media to see how #30x30Challenge-ers spent their 30 minutes every day!
Continue reading 30×30 Challenge complete!
During August, Ontario Parks is challenging Ontarians to join the 30×30 Challenge by spending 30 minutes a day in nature for 30 days. We hope you spend your nature time at your favourite provincial park but you will reap benefits from any time in nature anywhere.
Want to get healthier, happier and smarter? Add a daily dose of nature to your routine.
Each park celebrated Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day in its own unique way. Take a look at our gallery of HPHP events to find out how your favourite park made the day special.
Continue reading Did you miss #HPHP Day?
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Ontario has had one of the coldest winters on record with ridiculous amounts of snow and frigid temperatures so getting outside to exercise has been a challenge for most of us. Still, if we could only push ourselves to get outside and move … feel the sun shining on our skin, the breeze blowing through our hair, the sights and sounds of nature guiding us, we would actually start to feel better. Mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
A multitude of recent studies from around the world show that exercising outdoors is like winning the health lottery. We simply feel better “taking it outside.” So the next time you’re tempted to walk or jog on the old treadmill, think twice and maybe head outdoors. You will really feel better for it!
Continue reading Healthy Parks, Healthy People: Why outdoor exercise really is better for you
As the short cold days and long starry nights of winter set in, many feel the ‘blues’. However, there are some individuals who are highly affected by the change in season, who are truly ‘SAD’ with Seasonal Affective Disorder. However, a visit to your favourite park can be part of the solution to SAD.
Continue reading Keep calm and camp on; Nature can decrease symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
