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Get Outside and Play. Live & Play Every Day this Summer.

30/60 Play Challenge

You don’t have to be 30 or 60 years old, any age can play. Join in the fun by completing 30 activities in 60 days. Starting Monday, July 1, 2019 you can complete as many activities as you want! There will be one team final winner which will receive 4 fitbits and a $250 gift card for Parks and Recreation and teams that completes 30 activities will automatically be entered into a draw for prizes.

How can you sign up for 30/60 Play Challenge?

Participating is simple:

Download the app at www.Goosechase.com and create a login as family or group.
Search for 30/60 Play Challenge.
Encourage everyone to join in and upload photos or videos after completing an activity.
Earn points for every activity completed. The more activities you complete, the better your chances at winning the grand prize!
Complete 30 activities and automatically get entered into draw for prizes.

Contest closes on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. Participants must complete 30 activities by Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. View Contest Rules.

Still not convinced? Last year, we had 69 families completed a total of 2,313 activities. Let's make this year even better. Let's Get Outside and Play!

Summer Outdoor Activities Calendar

Congratulations to Team Chettah, the winners of the Challenge.
They completed all 151 activities!

Photo of Team Cheetahs doing Yoga

Thank you to everyone who participated, we hope you had fun and found some new spots or programs!

Walk the Talk – Let’s Get Walking Burlington!

About Burlington Walks the Talk: Burlington Walks the Talk is a program created to inspire Burlington residents to take action and commit to active and healthy lifestyle by creating, promoting and participating in neighbourhood walking groups.

Learn more about Walk the Talk.

Park Play Experience Fund

The Parks Play Experience Fund is a one-year funding program designed to bring people together and encourage our community to get outside and play in City of Burlington parks, trails and open green spaces. Up to $1,500 in funding is available.

Learn more at burlington.ca/parkplayfund.

Play Streets

Like to close your street and have some fun! The program offers the opportunity for weekly, local street closures which encourage the use of neighbourhood streets for safe, active play and social interaction between neighbours of all ages. Available all year, more info at burlington.ca/playstreet.

Yoga in the Park

Each week will feature a fully qualified instructor in a different park. Bring your yoga mat and/or towel, water, and wear appropriate clothing. All levels are welcome.