Active Living Northumberland formed as a community coalition over 10 years ago.  Since that time they have been working to promote physical activity opportunities in the community and to increase awareness of the Canadian Physical Activity Guide’s recommendations.  This community coalition has completed many projects that have focused on education and awareness, social marketing and it now has a broad range of community partners that are dedicated to increasing Access to Recreation for all in Northumberland County. 

 

is a project developed to ensure all people in Northumberland have the opportunity to participate
in recreation activities without barriers.

Working together: The Municipality of Port Hope, Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture, HKPR District Health Unit, Port Hope Community Health Centre, YMCA Northumberland, Alderville First Nations Health and Social Services, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the Northumberland United Way are committed to:

• developing and implementing open access policies with physical activity providers
• eliminating access to equipment as a barrier
• promoting free opportunities for physical activity
• streamlining the process to access financial support relating to participation
• promoting the benefits of physical activity as a foundation for a healthy community

The partners believe that removing barriers to access and creating opportunities and conditions where everyone can thrive is a shared responsibility. We recognize that as community leaders we will continue to build partnerships at the local level to remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone, especially low-income individuals and families, to join in!