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 required to attend the event but is required for transportation.  

For 2026, the Party in the Park takes place on Wednesday, July 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by Bowring Park Bungalow. If inclement weather, event will be held on Thursday, July 9. If weather is not suitable on July 9, 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 served 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 entrance by the large duck pond.

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, 60 Blackler Ave. or at Paul Reynolds Community Centre, 35 Carrick Drive
• By phone: 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

• Churchill Square

• Kelly’s Brook Apartments (Main entrance)

• Kenny’s Park Apartments - Building #35 Tiffany Lane

• Maplewood Apartments

• Morgan Hollow

• Paul Reynolds Community Centre

• Shea Heights Community Centre

• St. George’s Court Apartments

• St. Luke’s Cottages/ Babb Manor

• The Bristol

• Thomas Estates

• Victoria Manor

• Wigmore Manor

Note: If the bus cannot fit in the parking lot it will park at the entrance of the lot.