Party in the Park

Party in the Park is an annual, free event for seniors in Bowring Park which includes local entertainment along with light refreshments, giveaways and more. Registration is not not required to attend the event but is required for transportation. 

For 2024, the Party in the Park takes place on Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by Bowring Park Bungalow. If inclement weather, event will be held on Thursday, July 18. If weather is not suitable on July 18, the event will be held indoors at the Shriners Club at 530 Topsail Road. 

A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first come first serve basis at the Bowring Park Bungalow. All other vehicles that have accessible permits are permitted to drive through the park and drop off those attending the event. Enter via the gate by the large duck pond.

Entertainment

This year’s entertainers are Clayton Coombs & Harris Porter, Paddy Burke, Elaine Dunphy, the Anchorman Barbershop Chorus and youth performer Brett Crane.

Transportation

The City offers a bus to pick-up attendees at selected seniors complexes around the city. Advanced registration and a fee of $6 is required for pick up. To register for transportation, please choose one of the following options:

• Online at RecConnect
• In person: H.G.R. Mews Community Centre, 40 Mundy Pond Road or at Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
• Call: 709-576-8499 or 709-576-8631

Please call 709-576-8594 the evening before the event to determine the bus schedule if you’ve registered for busing. Pick-ups occur from the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and the following adult and seniors apartment complexes:

• Bishop Meaden Manor
• Building # 10 Pasadena Cres
• Building # 25 Tiffany Lane
• Riverhead Towers
• St. George’s Court Apartments
• Keane Place Apartments
• Kelly’s Brook Apartments
• Kenny’s Park Apartments
• The Bristol
• Maplewood Apartments
• Thomas Estates
• Morgan Hollow
• Mt. Pleasant Manor
• Victoria Manor
• Wigmore Manor
• St. Luke’s Cottages