Recreation

Recreation Sevices

Programs and events are offered year-round and for all ages. Family activity hikes, youth after-school activities, preschool pop-up play events, fun runs/walks, and holiday celebrations occur each month. Follow our Facebook events or program page on this site for details and registration.

The department manages a number of recreation facilities including the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena, Sherose Island Recreation Centre, outdoor pool, community garden, tennis court, and numerous trails, playgrounds and sports fields. 

Everyone should have access to active living and recreation for the physical and mental health benefits it yields. All facilities, programs and events are open and inclusive; welcoming all. We strive to keep fees low with no-cost options available as much as possible. We encourage individuals and community organizations to borrow equipment, seek volunteer training and recruitment, and use our network to promote their events and activities.

NEW! Barrington Regional Municipality will be launching a new online recreation platform: PlayFinder. Find your way to play at PlayFinder.ca!

• Create your personal account here
• Add your family members to your profile, instructions found here

Work with Barrington Recreation this Summer! 

 Get paid to play! Are you looking for an active, fun outdoor job working with children and youth? Send us your resume and cover letter! 

We offer a great learning experience with mentoring, skills development and small group sizes to manage and practice your leadership skills. 

The following positions may be available this summer at Barrington Recreation. Jobs are dependent on the approval of the department budget. 

•  Recreation Program Coordinator::  3 positions 14 weeks – starts May 25
•  Recreation Program Coordinator:1 position 10 weeks – starts June 15
•  Aquatics/ Water Safety Manager: 1 position 14 weeks – starts May 25
•  Recreation Program Leader:  7 positions 9 weeks – starts June 24
•  Lifeguard/Swim Instructor:full and part-time positions – starts between June 15-29

Click on position to link to full job description. 

Please send your cover letter indicating your preference of positions along with your resume to the Recreation Director, Misty James: mjames@barringtonmunicipality.com. If you have any questions, we recommend that the interested applicant call us at 902-637-2760

Deadline to apply: April 8, 2026