The Parks and Recreation Department maintains all active and passive parks and open space, green lands (arboricultural/horticulture), boat launch and its operations, sports fields, sidewalk snow clearing and all municipal facilities. Staff are currently working together to develop parkland in new housing areas.

The municipality also offers recreational programming throughout the Township. Swimming lessons at Birdseye Pool along with daytime and evening recreational programs offered at the Scugog and Blackstock Arenas. The municipality is also proud to work in conjunction with Wilderness Outdoor Camp and the Cartwright Youth Group to offer exciting summer activities for the youth of our community, the BIA and Chamber of Commerce present many special events such as Festival Days and the Renaissance Faire, and our local Softball Organizations as they host top caliber ball tournaments on one of our numerous ball diamonds.

The Parks and Recreation Department include 10 full time Staff which are assisted with a compliment of seasonal students for both the parks, pool and arena operations. Without the assistance of our many dedicated volunteers the municipality would be unable to provide such outstanding events and quality programs currently available in our community.