Wellness Series

Get active outdoors with the Wellness Series at Conservation Halton Parks!

Treat yourself to outdoor wellness activities at our beautiful parks this summer. Group sessions include yoga, open water swimming, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and new this year—forest therapy. The 2025 summer Wellness Series is open to ages 12+. Sign up for single activities with our convenient and cost-effective pay-as-you-go option, and come as often as you like!

Please note: forest therapy dates and times are shown on the calendar but sign up and more information about this program is coming soon!

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Rates and Fees

Single Sessions

Sign up for single sessions, pay-as-you-go, at $8.00 per activity* (plus HST and gate fees). NEW this year: reduced gate fees for non-members ($5.00 per person). Members are not required to pay gate fees. For program dates and times, please have a look at our Activities Schedule and updated calendar below.


Activities Schedule

View our Wellness Series schedule below or click here to download a calendar version. Forest therapy will be added to the schedule soon.

Yoga in the Park

Bring your own yoga mat and water and meet us outside for an evening yoga class. These classes are for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, and will take you through an hour of practice leaving both your body and mind relaxed.

Date Time Location
Tuesdays
June 17 to September 9, 2025
(No class July 1)
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Area 8 Conservation Area

 

Open Water Swim

Take your training to the next level by swimming in the lake at Area 8 Conservation Area. This fully supervised swimming course provides athletes with the opportunity to get out of the pool and build up confidence and strength in open water. Perfect for experienced swimmers and those training for triathlons.

*Please note that this activity is not recommended for beginner swimmers.

Date Time Location
Thursdays
July 3 to August 21, 2025
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm  Area 8 Conservation Area
Sundays
July 6 to August 31, 2025
7:30 am to 9:30 am Area 8 Conservation Area

 

What to expect at an open water swim at Area 8?

Provided by Sasha, Conservation Halton Lifeguard

Conservation Halton’s open water swim is a great way to get experience swimming in an open water setting. Whether you’re a triathlete, part of a swim team, or just looking for a way to gain experience swimming in open water, the open water swim is a great way to improve your skills and experience. The open water swim is always supervised by four lifeguards, there are two lifeguards on a motorized boat, one on a paddle board and one at the dock, all there to make sure that every swimmer is safe.

Before every open water session, our lifeguards set up three buoys in a triangular fashion so that the open water swimmers have a proper course to follow. We ask that every open water swimmer has a personal swim buoy so that they are easily visible for the lifeguards to see, as well as if a swimmer is to tired or in need of assistance, then they can hold onto their personal swim buoy to help them rest or help them get the attention of a nearby lifeguard.

If you’re looking for a fun way to gain experience swimming in a different setting, come to our open water swim; we look forward to seeing you!

HIIT in the Park

A fun outdoor boot camp style class aimed at helping you move and enjoy the outdoors even more! Come be active, challenge yourself, and have fun with friends using natural features and outdoor fitness stations to bring out the best version of you. HIIT in the Park classes are open to all abilities and fitness levels, with options to increase the challenge to suit your goals.

Date Time Location
Mondays
June 23 to August 25, 2025
(No classes June 30, Aug. 4 & Sept. 1)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Area 8 Conservation Area
Wednesdays
June 25 to September 10, 2025

*Cancelled June 18th due to inclement weather*

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Area 8 Conservation Area

Looking to see if this is the right fit for you? Read below for more information from one of our HIIT in the Park instructors! 

Jayme, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Hi everyone!

My name is Jayme. I’m an elementary school teacher and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I enjoy sharing my love of fitness with others through group training. I love finding new ways to move and challenge my body. I enjoy mixing up my training and doing a mix of resistance training, HIIT, cardio, and sports. I have been working with Conservation Halton for the last ten years and have enjoyed being part of the Recreation Programs and Outdoor Education teams. I am looking forward to leading HIIT in the Park this summer and sharing my love of fitness with you all!

HIIT in the Park is a great way to bring your movement outside this summer! These high-intensity interval training classes will be run using circuits. Get ready to sweat in the fresh air! All fitness levels welcome.


Bio photo - Karen DuffKaren Duff (Fit4Adventure)

Canfit Pro Certified Personal Training Specialist, Professional MTB Instructor (PMBIA), NCCP Level 1 – Skills & Tactics

Fit4Adventure started its fitness journey in September 2012. Fit4Adventure focuses on strength & endurance training delivering innovative workouts to improve your cardio, coordination, balance, flexibility and your core engine. I offer 3 distinctive training options: *Fit4Sport conditioning will dial in your fitness to become faster, stronger & more competitive in your sport. *Fit4Life will focus on improving your own personal fitness & health to take on life’s everyday adventures. *Fit4MTB coaching sessions are tailored for beginner to strong intermediate riders who would like to improve their skills, fitness & gain confidence on their mountain bike. In addition, race preparation and strategy is also offered. Functional training in the gym is key to building & maintaining strength, power, endurance, balance and core strength for sport specific or everyday fitness! I have a passion for fitness! I enjoy shredding the trails with friends as I do racing. I have competed in many endurance races including mountain bike and adventure racing. I have completed: *Epic Israel (3 day stage MTB race) *BC Bike Race (7 day stage MTB race) *Quebec Singletrack Experience (6 day Stage race) *Crank The Shield SSM (3 day stage) *Multiple adventure races in Ontario (Storm Racing).

My sessions accommodate all fitness levels and will be scaled to meet each participants level. Modifications will be provided. Functional training using a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, Bosu balls, battle ropes, slam balls, medicine balls and a variety of core specific exercises.

Yoga in the Park

Bring your own yoga mat and water and meet us outside for an evening yoga class. These classes are for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, and will take you through an hour of practice leaving both your body and mind relaxed.

Date Time Location
Tuesdays
June 17 to September 9, 2025
(No class July 1)
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Area 8 Conservation Area

 

Open Water Swim

Take your training to the next level by swimming in the lake at Area 8 Conservation Area. This fully supervised swimming course provides athletes with the opportunity to get out of the pool and build up confidence and strength in open water. Perfect for experienced swimmers and those training for triathlons.

*Please note that this activity is not recommended for beginner swimmers.

Date Time Location
Thursdays
July 3 to August 21, 2025
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm  Area 8 Conservation Area
Sundays
July 6 to August 31, 2025
7:30 am to 9:30 am Area 8 Conservation Area

 

What to expect at an open water swim at Area 8?

Provided by Sasha, Conservation Halton Lifeguard

Conservation Halton’s open water swim is a great way to get experience swimming in an open water setting. Whether you’re a triathlete, part of a swim team, or just looking for a way to gain experience swimming in open water, the open water swim is a great way to improve your skills and experience. The open water swim is always supervised by four lifeguards, there are two lifeguards on a motorized boat, one on a paddle board and one at the dock, all there to make sure that every swimmer is safe.

Before every open water session, our lifeguards set up three buoys in a triangular fashion so that the open water swimmers have a proper course to follow. We ask that every open water swimmer has a personal swim buoy so that they are easily visible for the lifeguards to see, as well as if a swimmer is to tired or in need of assistance, then they can hold onto their personal swim buoy to help them rest or help them get the attention of a nearby lifeguard.

If you’re looking for a fun way to gain experience swimming in a different setting, come to our open water swim; we look forward to seeing you!

HIIT in the Park

A fun outdoor boot camp style class aimed at helping you move and enjoy the outdoors even more! Come be active, challenge yourself, and have fun with friends using natural features and outdoor fitness stations to bring out the best version of you. HIIT in the Park classes are open to all abilities and fitness levels, with options to increase the challenge to suit your goals.

Date Time Location
Mondays
June 23 to August 25, 2025
(No classes June 30, Aug. 4 & Sept. 1)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Area 8 Conservation Area
Wednesdays
June 25 to September 10, 2025

*Cancelled June 18th due to inclement weather*

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Area 8 Conservation Area

Looking to see if this is the right fit for you? Read below for more information from one of our HIIT in the Park instructors! 

Jayme, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Hi everyone!

My name is Jayme. I’m an elementary school teacher and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I enjoy sharing my love of fitness with others through group training. I love finding new ways to move and challenge my body. I enjoy mixing up my training and doing a mix of resistance training, HIIT, cardio, and sports. I have been working with Conservation Halton for the last ten years and have enjoyed being part of the Recreation Programs and Outdoor Education teams. I am looking forward to leading HIIT in the Park this summer and sharing my love of fitness with you all!

HIIT in the Park is a great way to bring your movement outside this summer! These high-intensity interval training classes will be run using circuits. Get ready to sweat in the fresh air! All fitness levels welcome.


Bio photo - Karen DuffKaren Duff (Fit4Adventure)

Canfit Pro Certified Personal Training Specialist, Professional MTB Instructor (PMBIA), NCCP Level 1 – Skills & Tactics

Fit4Adventure started its fitness journey in September 2012. Fit4Adventure focuses on strength & endurance training delivering innovative workouts to improve your cardio, coordination, balance, flexibility and your core engine. I offer 3 distinctive training options: *Fit4Sport conditioning will dial in your fitness to become faster, stronger & more competitive in your sport. *Fit4Life will focus on improving your own personal fitness & health to take on life’s everyday adventures. *Fit4MTB coaching sessions are tailored for beginner to strong intermediate riders who would like to improve their skills, fitness & gain confidence on their mountain bike. In addition, race preparation and strategy is also offered. Functional training in the gym is key to building & maintaining strength, power, endurance, balance and core strength for sport specific or everyday fitness! I have a passion for fitness! I enjoy shredding the trails with friends as I do racing. I have competed in many endurance races including mountain bike and adventure racing. I have completed: *Epic Israel (3 day stage MTB race) *BC Bike Race (7 day stage MTB race) *Quebec Singletrack Experience (6 day Stage race) *Crank The Shield SSM (3 day stage) *Multiple adventure races in Ontario (Storm Racing).

My sessions accommodate all fitness levels and will be scaled to meet each participants level. Modifications will be provided. Functional training using a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, Bosu balls, battle ropes, slam balls, medicine balls and a variety of core specific exercises.

Wellness Series FAQ

Bookmark this page to keep the program calendar at your fingertips (we may add to it from time to time).

While Wellness Series sessions are scheduled to run rain or shine, we will notify participants if an activity must be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions (e.g. thunder and lightning, risk of imminent storms) or wet/muddy park conditions that could prevent activities from running safely.

We recommend bringing water to each session to stay hydrated. Sunscreen and bug spray are also strongly recommended. Participants are required to bring their own mat to Yoga in the Park.