World Leisure Day is being celebrated in Richmond on Sunday, April 16 with more than 30 free and low-cost activities for all ages and interests.

World Leisure Day is a global initiative of the World Leisure Organization (WLO), which aims to highlight the importance of leisure, in all its forms: recreation, parks, sport, education and arts, culture and heritage. The theme for this year’s World Leisure Day is “Leisure for Social Transformation” to promote the importance of leisure activities in bringing people together, building social connections and fostering community belonging.  

The activities offered by the City of Richmond and its partners include: Fun with Acrylics at South Arm Community Centre; Self-Guided Walking Tours at Terra Nova, Sea Island and Brighouse Park; a Cycling Art Tour; the theatrical show, Discounted Hotpot Centre at the Richmond Cultural Centre; a Family Story Time at Steveston and Ironwood Richmond Public Library; free public skating at Richmond Ice Centre; drop-in open gym sessions at various Richmond community centres and drop-in fitness classes at the Richmond Olympic Oval. 

For a full listing of World Leisure Day activities and how to register, check out www.richmond.ca/leisureday.

In 2017, the WLO (www.worldleisureday.org) designated Richmond as a World Leisure Community of Excellence, recognizing Richmond for its rich arts and cultural communities, outdoor green spaces, unique heritage and waterfront roots, as well as it’s breadth of recreation and sport opportunities.