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Page 1: COVID-19 RECREATION RESOURCES · Water Safety Brain Game: get help Water Safety Brain Game: poten al dangers of open water word search Water Safety Brain Game: what to do if your

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p1

COVID-19RECREATIONRESOURCESUPDATED JUNE 9

2020copy Published by the City of Merritt Photo Credit Scott Morrison

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p2Photo Credit Renee Bauwens

ContentFrom Tots to Youth 3

HomeActivities Learning Tools 3Being Active 5

Adults 8HomeActivities Learning Tools 8Being Active (Civic Centre Programs) 9Being Active 10

Explore the Nicola Valley 12BikingampHiking 12Fishing 14Observing 14

City Parks amp Facilities 15

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p3

From Tots to YouthHome Activities Learning Tools

Red Cross Activity SheetsBuckles colouring page

Cool Detecve idenfy eight signs of hypothermia

The 7 Differences

Have fun Safely colouring page

Its in the bag colouring page

The Observer

Water Safety Brain Game get help

Water Safety Brain Game potenal dangers of open water wordsearch

Water Safety Brain Game what to do if your boat capsizes

Water Safety Brain Game its a toss up

Thompson Nicola Regional Library

Live story-me

WhenEvery weekday | 1030 am

For More InfoWersquore going Live - TNRL Blog

Merritt Fire Rescue

The Merri Fire Rescue Department are offering onlinewebinars including Wildfire Science

WhenList is being updated online

For More InfoMerri Fire amp Rescue FB page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p4

Learn Coding Online

codeorg offers free coding lessons for different agegroups

For More Infostudiocodeorgcourses

Science at Home

Telus World of Science offers fun science projects youcan do at home for different age groups

For More InfoTelus World of Science

Kids Fitness

Keep moving with Pl3y Kids Fitness for free live streamclasses

WhenDaily at 10 am | 3pm | 7pm

For More InfoPL3y Kids Fitness FB page

Learn a Language Online

Learning with Duolingo is fun addicve and freeEarn points for correct answers race against the clockand level up

For More Infoduolingocom

Jackbox party

Interior Community Services is hosng a Jackbox PartyGames A winner is selected from each night to receive aprize pack

Whenevery Friday from 100 ndash 400 pm

For More InfoMerri Teen Centre FB Page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p5

From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Active by Nature (Civic Centre Program)

Looking for a lile adventure site seeing and a chance toclear your head plus of course have some fun Comeout and Join Travis for a hike on one of our many localtrails Some areas of the trail require endurance

Lead by Travis Dianne

WhenSaturday July 111000 am

WhereMeet Kane Valley

Additional InfoParents are welcome to stay

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 500 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 400 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 500 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 400 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 500 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

Page 2: COVID-19 RECREATION RESOURCES · Water Safety Brain Game: get help Water Safety Brain Game: poten al dangers of open water word search Water Safety Brain Game: what to do if your

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p2Photo Credit Renee Bauwens

ContentFrom Tots to Youth 3

HomeActivities Learning Tools 3Being Active 5

Adults 8HomeActivities Learning Tools 8Being Active (Civic Centre Programs) 9Being Active 10

Explore the Nicola Valley 12BikingampHiking 12Fishing 14Observing 14

City Parks amp Facilities 15

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p3

From Tots to YouthHome Activities Learning Tools

Red Cross Activity SheetsBuckles colouring page

Cool Detecve idenfy eight signs of hypothermia

The 7 Differences

Have fun Safely colouring page

Its in the bag colouring page

The Observer

Water Safety Brain Game get help

Water Safety Brain Game potenal dangers of open water wordsearch

Water Safety Brain Game what to do if your boat capsizes

Water Safety Brain Game its a toss up

Thompson Nicola Regional Library

Live story-me

WhenEvery weekday | 1030 am

For More InfoWersquore going Live - TNRL Blog

Merritt Fire Rescue

The Merri Fire Rescue Department are offering onlinewebinars including Wildfire Science

WhenList is being updated online

For More InfoMerri Fire amp Rescue FB page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p4

Learn Coding Online

codeorg offers free coding lessons for different agegroups

For More Infostudiocodeorgcourses

Science at Home

Telus World of Science offers fun science projects youcan do at home for different age groups

For More InfoTelus World of Science

Kids Fitness

Keep moving with Pl3y Kids Fitness for free live streamclasses

WhenDaily at 10 am | 3pm | 7pm

For More InfoPL3y Kids Fitness FB page

Learn a Language Online

Learning with Duolingo is fun addicve and freeEarn points for correct answers race against the clockand level up

For More Infoduolingocom

Jackbox party

Interior Community Services is hosng a Jackbox PartyGames A winner is selected from each night to receive aprize pack

Whenevery Friday from 100 ndash 400 pm

For More InfoMerri Teen Centre FB Page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p5

From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Active by Nature (Civic Centre Program)

Looking for a lile adventure site seeing and a chance toclear your head plus of course have some fun Comeout and Join Travis for a hike on one of our many localtrails Some areas of the trail require endurance

Lead by Travis Dianne

WhenSaturday July 111000 am

WhereMeet Kane Valley

Additional InfoParents are welcome to stay

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 500 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 400 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 500 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 400 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 500 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

Page 3: COVID-19 RECREATION RESOURCES · Water Safety Brain Game: get help Water Safety Brain Game: poten al dangers of open water word search Water Safety Brain Game: what to do if your

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p3

From Tots to YouthHome Activities Learning Tools

Red Cross Activity SheetsBuckles colouring page

Cool Detecve idenfy eight signs of hypothermia

The 7 Differences

Have fun Safely colouring page

Its in the bag colouring page

The Observer

Water Safety Brain Game get help

Water Safety Brain Game potenal dangers of open water wordsearch

Water Safety Brain Game what to do if your boat capsizes

Water Safety Brain Game its a toss up

Thompson Nicola Regional Library

Live story-me

WhenEvery weekday | 1030 am

For More InfoWersquore going Live - TNRL Blog

Merritt Fire Rescue

The Merri Fire Rescue Department are offering onlinewebinars including Wildfire Science

WhenList is being updated online

For More InfoMerri Fire amp Rescue FB page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p4

Learn Coding Online

codeorg offers free coding lessons for different agegroups

For More Infostudiocodeorgcourses

Science at Home

Telus World of Science offers fun science projects youcan do at home for different age groups

For More InfoTelus World of Science

Kids Fitness

Keep moving with Pl3y Kids Fitness for free live streamclasses

WhenDaily at 10 am | 3pm | 7pm

For More InfoPL3y Kids Fitness FB page

Learn a Language Online

Learning with Duolingo is fun addicve and freeEarn points for correct answers race against the clockand level up

For More Infoduolingocom

Jackbox party

Interior Community Services is hosng a Jackbox PartyGames A winner is selected from each night to receive aprize pack

Whenevery Friday from 100 ndash 400 pm

For More InfoMerri Teen Centre FB Page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p5

From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Active by Nature (Civic Centre Program)

Looking for a lile adventure site seeing and a chance toclear your head plus of course have some fun Comeout and Join Travis for a hike on one of our many localtrails Some areas of the trail require endurance

Lead by Travis Dianne

WhenSaturday July 111000 am

WhereMeet Kane Valley

Additional InfoParents are welcome to stay

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 500 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 400 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 500 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 400 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 500 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p4

Learn Coding Online

codeorg offers free coding lessons for different agegroups

For More Infostudiocodeorgcourses

Science at Home

Telus World of Science offers fun science projects youcan do at home for different age groups

For More InfoTelus World of Science

Kids Fitness

Keep moving with Pl3y Kids Fitness for free live streamclasses

WhenDaily at 10 am | 3pm | 7pm

For More InfoPL3y Kids Fitness FB page

Learn a Language Online

Learning with Duolingo is fun addicve and freeEarn points for correct answers race against the clockand level up

For More Infoduolingocom

Jackbox party

Interior Community Services is hosng a Jackbox PartyGames A winner is selected from each night to receive aprize pack

Whenevery Friday from 100 ndash 400 pm

For More InfoMerri Teen Centre FB Page

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p5

From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Active by Nature (Civic Centre Program)

Looking for a lile adventure site seeing and a chance toclear your head plus of course have some fun Comeout and Join Travis for a hike on one of our many localtrails Some areas of the trail require endurance

Lead by Travis Dianne

WhenSaturday July 111000 am

WhereMeet Kane Valley

Additional InfoParents are welcome to stay

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 500 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 400 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 500 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 400 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 500 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p5

From Tots to YouthBeing Active

Active by Nature (Civic Centre Program)

Looking for a lile adventure site seeing and a chance toclear your head plus of course have some fun Comeout and Join Travis for a hike on one of our many localtrails Some areas of the trail require endurance

Lead by Travis Dianne

WhenSaturday July 111000 am

WhereMeet Kane Valley

Additional InfoParents are welcome to stay

Online Dance Lessons

Love to Dance Academy will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramDance for 3-6 years | Thursdays | 500 pmDance for 6-8 years | Thursdays | 400 pmDance for 7-9 years | Fridays | 500 pmDance for 9-11 years | Fridays | 400 pmBallet for Teens | Tuesdays | 500 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p6

FamilyWater Balloon Games

Water balloon games are a great way to have water funin the backyard or in one of our City parks

It uses a lot less water than sprinklers which helps withpotenal droughts during the summer months

You can find inspiraon on YouTube Herersquos an example

Canadian Olympic School Program

Developed in collaboraon with Canadian Tire JumpstartCharies the Olympic Acvity Calendar encouragesyouth across the country to parcipate in daily physicalacvity get inspired by capvang athlete stories andulmately be Olympic at home in support of theircommunity

For More Infoolympiccaeducaonresources

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p7

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p8

Adults

Digital Skills for Older Adults

Gluu Technology Society is a nonprofit that works sideby side with older adults to ensure they have the digitalskills needed to parcipate in the modern world

WhenAnyme

For More InfoGluu Technology Society

Learning Skills Online

Skillshare is an online learning community withthousands of classes for creave and curious people ontopics including illustraon design photography videofreelancing and more

WhenAnyme

For More Infoskillsharecom

Sketching Program

The Nicola Valley Community Arts Council has the Hereand Now Urban Sketching Program available

WhenAnyme

For More Infonicolavalleyartscouncilcom

Home Activities Learning Tools

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p9

Being Active (Merritt Civic Centre programs)

Golf Fitness

This 6-week golf specific fitness class will incorporate abasic TPI screen (Titleist Performance Instute) postureand flexibility for golf golf specific movement paerndrills corebackhip and shoulder strength properwarm-up and injury prevenon This class is for all levelsof golfersrsquo junior amateur and pros

Instructor Jenny GrillsWhenbull Wednesdays | 115-215 pm

June 24 - August 5 (6 weeks no class July 1)bull Thursdays | 115-215 pm

June 25 - August 6 (6 weeks)WhereVoght ParkCost$84Additional Infobull Registraon amp payment in advance Limited space

Call 250-315-1050 to secure your spotbull Please wear comfortable are to stretch in and bring

a mat amp mid-iron

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p10

Being Active

Merritt Golf and Country Club

The Merri Golf and Country Club is open

Visit them online for all up to date info prices t-mesand contact

WhenOpen 9am - 6pm

For More Infomerrigolfcom

Online Yoga Classes

Akasa offers Online Yoga Classes through their (private)FB Group You can parcipate by donaon

Program6 -7 classes per weekRestorave Yin Vinyasa Gentle Hatha and Meditaon

For More InfoAkasa FB Group

Online Exercise for Seniors

Love to Dance Society will keep you fit healthy andmoving with these programs No me for Covid 19

The joy of dance is now flowing into homes in Merriwith Zoom dance classes

ProgramStretch amp Strengthen for SeniorsWednesdays | 1000 pm

For More InfoPhone 250 936 9011Email Ltdadancegmailcom

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

Page 11: COVID-19 RECREATION RESOURCES · Water Safety Brain Game: get help Water Safety Brain Game: poten al dangers of open water word search Water Safety Brain Game: what to do if your

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p11

June is Recreaon amp Parks MonthJRPM2020 supports and amplifies our advocacy andpromoon of the importance of recreaon and parks and theintegral role it plays in quality of life for all BrishColumbians

June is Recreaon and Parks Month is also your opportunityto celebrate and promote your local recreaon andpark programs and facilies

To help you do this weve put together a number ofpromoonal materials you can use - see below

Make sure to use JRPM2020when promong or posngphotos and stories during this month to highlight yourcommunitys acvies and help inspire others

Well be re-posng and promong your events and storiesthrough our social media channels to showcase all thecommunity based acvies family friends and neighboursdo together Well also be featuring these acvies in our bi-weekly member communiques

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p12

Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p13

Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

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City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

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Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

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Explore the Nicola ValleyBiking amp Hiking

Trail Guide

This wealth of off-road informaon provides full detailmaps of five of Merrirsquos most notable memorable andscenic hiking spots The trail guide provides all the infoneeded to tackle the scenic Kane Valley and SugarloafMountain upping the difficulty with the Coutlee Plateauand SwakumMountain and finally challenging even themost seasoned outdoorsman with the chart-toppingtreks of Iron Mountain

Included is a full map of the Nicola Valley detailing howto access each site an in-depth map of the City ofMerri reflecons and insights from local hikers on localtrails and more

ViewDownload the digital version of the trail guide

Trailforks

Trailforks is a trail database map amp management systemfor users where you can discover plan and share yourtrail acvies

It offers trails for Mountain Bike E-Bike Hiking TrailRunning Horse Riding Dirt bike Observed Trials ATV(and winter sport trails)

For More InfotrailforkscomTrailforks app

Explore Trails

Now is the me to breathe and enjoyour beauful natural surroundings

If you are a local in the Nicola Valleywe invite you to our vast trail network

while maintaining physical distancing ofat least 6 feet or 2 meters when

encountering other hikers

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Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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Explore Trails Online

Explore trails in Merri BC online This is Part of a seriesfeaturing trails in the Nicola Valley from winding canyonsto scenic river trails Relax as we take you on a journey

along one of our trail networks

Merritt Mountain Bike Association

For addional local informaon stay connected with theMMBA through their website and FB page

For More InfobikemerricomMMBA FB page

Windy Canyon Area

Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park

Coldwater River Trail

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p14

Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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Fishing

Observing

Merritt Fishing Holes

Explore the Top 10 Fishing Holes in and around MerriThe guide also includes informaon on the RainbowTrout the Brook Trout the Burbot and the Kokanee

ViewDownload the Merri Fishing Holes Guide

Other ResourcesAnglers Atlas

Nicola Naturalist Society

If yoursquore interested in learning more about wildlife andvegetaon in the Nicola Valley The Nicola NaturalistSociety is a great connecon point

For those who want to explore the nature from thecomfort of their home they can visit their FB page andenjoy many beauful photos of members sharing theirhike discoveries

For More InfonicolanaturalistscaNicola Naturalist Society FB Group

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p15

City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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City Parks amp FacilitiesCity Parks

Merri is home to 7 City Parks which are all open to the public including theplaygrounds on the parks

Centennial Park middot Central Park middot Fairly Park middot Lions Memorial Park middot NKwala Park middot Voght Park middot Rotary Park

Family ActivitiesGet out your soccer ball pull out that frisbee or go catch your football with your kids orspouse

RelaxingPut together a picnic basket and grab a picnic blanket and bring a book or enjoy a goodconversaon

Get ActiveBring those home workout rounes to the grassy outdoors while breathing in our cleanmountain air

Find your running shoes and hit the track on Voght Park

For more informaon about our City Parks please visit wwwmerrica

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p16

Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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Activity Guide UPDATES

This Acvity Guide will be updated as new or moreinformaon is gathered We will share new updates onwwwmerrica and the City of Merri social media channels

Contact Information

The Acvity Guide - COVID-19 Edion is brought to you bythe Communicaons Department of the City of Merri

Will GeorgeCommunications Manageremail communicaonsmerricaphone 250-378-8619

Youth Skate Park

Wether you like to skate blade roll flip or dive theYouth Park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

Rotary Bike Park

You donrsquot need to look far to find some extrememountain bike jumps in Merri The Rotary Bike Parkrenovated in 2018 offers a wide variety of mountainbike thrill

Multi-Use Sports Box

The Mul-Use Sports Box is open Please make sure tomaintain physical distancing and bring your ownequipment

Dog Park

The dog park is open to the publicPlease make sure to follow the physical distancingguidelines

City of Merritt | COVID-19 Recreation Resources | p17

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