Stafford Recreation Centre

10/16/2025

This is an incredible family event, Go check it out! The Volunteers have been working hard to make this another huge successful event.

🎃 HALLOWEEN AT THE TRAIL 🎃

Grab your family and friends for a spooktacular night at the LV Four Seasons Trail! 👻

This family-friendly event offers four nights of thrills and fun, featuring a Family Zone for all ages and a Haunted Section for those who dare to be scared!

🔥 Our amazing LV Four Seasons Trail volunteers will be serving up hotdogs and hot chocolate to keep you warm.

🎟️ Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going toward future improvements to the LV Four Seasons Trail and LV Lodge.

Don’t miss out on this frightfully fun community tradition!

09/17/2025

🔊 🎈LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS🎈

Our friends over at Laurentian Valley Township and Alice & Fraser need your help!

If there is anyone that's able to spare some time and help out volunteering for this fantastic family event. Please reach out to the contact information list to below.
They are still looking for wonderful members of our community to volunteer some time. 🙂

PLEASE REACH OUT TO: Elizabeth at [email protected] or text 613-635-1280 if you are interested in volunteering some of your time to the LV Fall Flavours Event!

09/16/2025

Call out to anyone who is able to Volunteer for this amazing fall event. Please reach out using the QR code or to Laurentian Valley.

-Halloween at the Trail - Volunteers Needed!

The LV Four Seasons Trail committee is working hard to once again offer four nights of spooktacular fun and entertainment including a family-friendly zone and a section for the not so faint of heart. This event isn’t possible without community support. If you’d like to help realize this spooktacular tradition, please reach out — your time and energy make all the difference! The event organizers are looking for scare actors, kid friendly actors, parking attendants, setup/teardown, behind the scenes and main gate attendants.

-Student Hours
-Halloween Enthusiasts
-4 hours per night (5:30-9:30pm)
-Oct 17, 18, 24 & 25
-Four Seasons Trail at 2 Henan Rd

If you wish to volunteer for this event please submit a volunteer application by visiting: https://forms.lvtownship.ca/Events/2025-Halloween-at-the-Trail-Volunteer-Application

For more information please contact Navada Sargent, Recreation Coordinator at [email protected].

09/07/2025

Mark your calendars, a week today!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Emergency and Protective Services United Event
on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Stafford Park.
FREE for the public to attend and watch.
Bring the family for a day of fun: obstacle courses, dunk tank, inflatable fire truck,
silent auction, emergency vehicle displays, and much more.
At Stafford Park 641 Third Ave. South in Pembroke, 10 a.m. start
Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Pembroke and Area and local food banks.

08/20/2025

🎉 Another exciting event and You’re Invited! 🎉

The second annual EPSU Event is happening at Stafford Park in Laurentian Valley on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM — and we can’t wait to see you there!

✨ This free, family-friendly event will feature:
✅ Silent Auction
✅ Dunk Tank
✅ Inflatable Fire Truck Bouncer
✅ Emergency Vehicle Displays
✅ Kids Obstacle Course
✅ BBQ & SO much more!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day while supporting a great cause! All proceeds benefit St. Joseph's Food Bank, Petawawa Pantry, and Renfrew County Special Olympics.

But wait there is more...👇

👉 Want to compete? Registration is now open until August 1, 2025 for those currently serving or who have served in emergency services (enforcement, rescue, or medical). Team-building obstacle courses, truck pull challenges, and more await!
💲 Participation Fee: $25
📝 Must pre-register to competeThe second annual EPSU event will be hosted at Stafford Park in Laurentian Valley on September 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM!

An exciting spectating event is free to attend with fun features for the entire family including:
-Silent Auction
-Dunk Tank
-Inflatable Fire Truck Bouncer
-Emergency Vehicle Displays
-Kids Obstacle Course
-BBQ AND MORE!

All proceeds of this event will benefit St. Joseph's Food Bank, Petawawa Pantry and Renfrew County Special Olympics!

Registration to Compete Now Open until August 1, 2025!

Registration Information and Criteria:
-This spectating public event offers a friendly competition of team building obstacle courses with your peers!
-Must currently be serving or have served in either of the following emergency services including enforcement, rescue or medical to compete in the event.
-Participation fee is $25.
-Must be capable of competing in physical demanding team obstacle courses (up to 4 courses, up to 2 rounds each, including a truck pull).
-Must pre-register to participate in this event.
-To register visit: https://forms.lvtownship.ca/Events/EPSU-Registration-2025
For more information email [email protected].

Come cheer on our emergency services teams, enjoy amazing activities, and support local charities at the same time.
We’ll see you there! 🚒💪🌭

The second annual EPSU event will be hosted at Stafford Park (641 Third Ave) in Laurentian Valley on September 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM.   This spectating public event offers a friendly competition of team building obstacle courses with your peers! 

08/13/2025

PUBLIC NOTICE: The volunteers of Stafford Recreation Centre will be starting up a weekly Euchre Night on September 3, 2025! First come first serve!

08/08/2025

NOTICE: As of 11:00 am August 8th, 2025, Laurentian Valley a full fire ban is now in effect including recreation and open-air fires in the Township of Laurentian Valley and permits will not be issued until the fire ban has been lifted.

07/19/2025

🎈Stafford Party In The Park 🎈

📣🎈Today was a huge success and we would like to thank all the Volunteers from the following organizations.🙋‍♀️
Laurentian Valley Township, Laurentian Valley Fire Hall, Sunset Nursery, and Stafford Recreation Committee, this event would not be possible without this amazing group of people.

👏Thank you to Sunset Nursery and the Laurentian Valley Township for organizing another successful gardener's competition.🪴
Congratulations to all the winners and a special thank you to all who participated. 🏆

👏Thank you to all our amazing vendors for participating in the Party in the Park. Your unique items, handmade treasures, and tasteful goodies were enjoyed by many. 🎈

👏We would like to thank the following businesses for participating in today's event.
🏰Ry- J's Climbing adventures & bounce castles 🎨🖌Happy Valley Face Painting - for their unique designs with face paint
🚒 Laurentian Valley Fire Department for helping us stay cool with their many water set ups 💦 and truck displays

👏Thank you to the many volunteers working in the canteen and on the barbecue 🍔🌭🧃
It was non stop action over there and you all were fantastic! 👏

Now on to what you are all waiting for the winners of the 50/50 and raffles baskets! 🎟 🎉

Winners 🏆

50/50 Winner- Mark Kaden - who generously donated the money back to the park. Thank you Mark!

Raffle Baskets🧺 Winners

Rake in the Cash- Khloe B
Grill Master- Amanda Heick
Picture Perfect- Emily Klentz
Keep Calm- Brighton Weckworth
Serenity Seaside- Dorthy Guay
Pause & Relax- Darlene Dechene
Campfire Classics- Gary DeVas
Mug Life- Mike Ellis
Movie Night- Robert Hartwig
Little Explorers- Rylee Shainline
Tea & Tranquility- Roxanne Fardy
Bloom & Bliss- David Gallaway
Snuggle Up- Marcy Beachamp
Taste of Home- Stan Halliday
Ride & Shine- Brighton Weckworth
Sip Happens #1- Sydney
Sip Happens #2 Emma Etmaske

All winners have been notified if you are unable to pick up your basket earlier today. We will be available on Wednesday July 23rd between 6:30-7.:00 pm at Stafford Park. All money raised from today's event will be going back into the park.

🎈🎉Thank you to everyone who came out to today's event. We hope you had fun and we look forward to seeing you next year🎈🎉

07/19/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome you to Party in the Park at Stafford Park — happening today from 10 AM to 2 PM!

🛍️ Shop amazing local vendors
🌭 Enjoy the BBQ & canteen (cash only!)
🎟️ Enter raffles & win prizes
🎈 Let the kids enjoy the bouncy castle, splash pad, and slip & slide
🎶 Music, games, the Red Power Ranger, and more!

📍 Stafford Park, 641 3rd Ave S, Pembroke

Come out, have fun, and celebrate our wonderful community with us. See you soon!

07/19/2025

THANK YOU!

We would like to thank the following Businesses and Community Members for their generous donations towards the raffle baskets. 👏

We have some amazing prizes ready to be won.
We will be selling 50/50 tickets as well

Just a friendly reminder We DO NOT have debit so please bring cash.

07/18/2025

We are excited to announce our vendor list for tomorrow's event.

Just a reminder to our vendors, all vendors will be located in the outdoor rink. Please be sure to bring tent, table and chairs.