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City holding grand opening for Orillia Recreation Centre

'We are proud to host a grand opening to showcase this incredible facility that was built for our community,' says mayor of free Aug. 19 event that will include activities for the whole family
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The Orillia Recreation Centre is shown in this file photo.

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ORILLIA
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The City of Orillia invites the Orillia and area community to join the fun at the official grand opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre on Aug. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.

“The opening of the Orillia Recreation Centre was long awaited and much anticipated; however, we opened quietly with no celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.

“The facility has become a hub of activity and provides our community with a vast array of health benefits through sport, recreation and fitness opportunities for all ages and abilities. We are proud to host a grand opening to showcase this incredible facility that was built for our community. Please join us to celebrate on Aug. 19 with an evening full of fun activities.”

The grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and activities taking place throughout the facility, such as Wibit obstacle course swims for those seven years of age and older (swimwear required), arcade games and bouncy castles, face painting, live music by the Orillia Youth Centre, and a scavenger hunt. Refreshments and food have been generously sponsored by Leadbetter Foods.

The Orillia Recreation Centre grand opening is a free, family-friendly event that is open to all in the community. No registration is required. In an effort to encourage sustainability, the city encourages attendees to use active transportation to get to the grand opening. Those who cycle, walk or take public transit to come to the event will be entered into a draw for a one-year Family Fun Pass to the Orillia Recreation Centre.

Follow the City of Orillia on Facebook and Twitter for updates regarding this exciting event.

The Orillia Recreation Centre opened in October 2020 and features:

  • 25-metre, eight-lane lap pool with a viewing area;
  • Therapeutic pool;
  • Leisure pool with play features;
  • Gymnasium with two FIBA-sized basketball courts and a viewing area;
  • Child-care room; 
  • Multi-purpose room;
  • Fitness centre, including studio fitness rooms;
  • Walking/jogging track.

For more information about the Orillia Recreation Centre, please visit orillia.ca/orc.

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