As a result of the ongoing provincial order on events and gatherings, Tecumseh Parks and Recreation has cancelled all recreational programs and events scheduled for the month of June. These include:

Power Off and Playground Program

Tecumseh Leisure Pool Public Recreational Swims and Lessons

Lakewood Park’s Summer Concert Series

“Today’s decision is a result of the ongoing provincial orders aimed at reducing exposure to COVID-19 in the community,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “We continue to have to make decisions around public recreation and I am hopeful everyone understands and supports these decisions.”

All Tecumseh park equipment and play structures remain closed, including Baseball Diamonds, Disc Golf, Pickleball Courts, Soccer Pitches and Tennis Courts. Public health officials remind residents to: stay home if you are sick; practice physical distancing while walking in parks and on trails; avoid touching surfaces and wash your hands with soap and water and/or use hand sanitizer frequently.

“Tecumseh Recreation staff continue to follow provincial orders and are working on various scenarios to offer programming once restrictions are lifted and recreation areas are allowed to re-open,” said Paul Anthony, Director of Parks and Recreation. “Until then, we encourage residents to use our Virtual Recreation Complex page of our website (www.tecumseh.ca/virtualrecreation) for links on how to stay active and in motion while at home”.

As this situation is constantly changing with updated messages from the Canadian and Ontario governments as well as public health agencies, the Town will continue to provide ongoing updates on further decisions. All updates will be posted on our website and users may register for regular updates using the online subscription service at https://subscribe.tecumseh.ca/subscribe.

For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, we encourage you to visit the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit; Travel Advisories; Health Canada; and, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. 

Media Contacts:

Paul Anthony, Director Parks and Recreation Services, 519-735-4756 Ext. 423

Kerri Rice, Manager Recreation Programs and Events, 519-735-4756 Ext. 421