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Home » Free Day-Use Access to #OntarioParks on July 17th

Free Day-Use Access to #OntarioParks on July 17th

July 15, 2015 by Brittany This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links. Read more about it here.

Last updated on November 17th, 2016 at 08:52 am

Looking for something to do this weekend? All Ontario Parks are offing free admission for the day on July 17th. The initiative is called “Healthy Parks Healthy People” and is in partnership with Coleman Canada. 

The purpose of the event is to give us the opportunity to connect with nature and reap the many health benefits.

Spending an hour a day outside has been known to:

  • Lower stress
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Strengthen the immune system
  • Help mitigate disease
  • Reduce negative emotions
  • Increase curiosity, problem solving skills, and creativity

Other fun facts (via OntarioParks.com):

  • Memory performance and attention span improves 20% after spending an hour interacting with nature
  • Children with ADHD who regularly play in green settings have milder symptoms than children who play in built outdoor and indoor settings
  • People exposed to nature recover from surgery faster, require fewer medications, and as a result, experience reduced absenteeism from work
  • Communities with more green space have lower rates of crime and violence

 

Algonquin Park via Canadian Mom Blog

This free day-use access is available at all 330 Ontario Parks and Coleman Canada has launched a petition to have “Let’s Get Outside Day” become a national holiday! In a digitally run world, we can sometimes forget the importance of our natural roots. We are so very fortunate to have access to the beauty that is Ontario so get outside and get playing!  

For a full list of parks, and more event details, check out the Ontario Parks website or their Facebook event page.

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Brittany Wright is a mother of 2, crazy dog lady, and proud Northern Ontario resident. She created CDN Mom Blog as a place to share stories and experiences aimed at helping other Canadian based moms. She likes coffee, pick-up trucks, travel, and doesn’t mind living where the air hurts her face.
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