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 2025, the Party in the Park takes place on Wednesday, July 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn by Bowring Park Bungalow. If inclement weather, event will be held on Thursday, July 17. If weather is not suitable on July 17, 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.
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:
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 #35 Tiffany Lane
Churchill Square
Kelly’s Brook Apartments (Main entrance)
Maplewood Apartments
Morgan Hollow
Shea Heights Community Centre
St. George’s Court Apartments
St. Luke’s Cottages/ Babb Manor
The Bristol
Thomas Estates
Victoria Manor