Draft:Recreational Outdoor Campus

The ROC
The ROC
	The ROC Location within Southern Ontario
Location	Georgina, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates	44°17′27″N 79°26′05″W / 44.2907°N 79.4347°W
Status	Active
Opened	January 20, 2012
Owner	Town of Georgina
Vertical	32m (105ft)
Lift system	Magic carpet
Snowmaking	Yes
Website	https://www.georgina.ca/roc

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The Recreational Outdoor Campus (ROC) is a 150-acre multi-seasonal facility located in Georgina, Ontario, Canada. It offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages and interests throughout the year. The ROC officially opened its doors to the public on January 20, 2012.^[1]

The ROC's main feature is the 105-ft tall man-made tubing, ski and snowboard hill.^[2] The hill features a magic-carpet style lift.

Activities, Amenities and Events

Winter Activities

During the winter months, the ROC transforms into a winter wonderland. Visitors can enjoy:

Snow tubing on a four-lane hill with a carpet lift and snowmaking capabilities.
Downhill skiing and snowboarding with a terrain park featuring ramps, rails, and jumps.
Outdoor skating on a dedicated rink.
Tobogganing on a small hill separate from the sport hill.

Summer Activities

In the warmer months, the ROC offers a range of outdoor activities, including:

Ropes course and rock climbing challenges.
Ziplining and high ropes courses.
A free bike park with dedicated trails.
Walking trails, splash pad, and sports fields for soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

Other Amenities

The ROC also features:

A chalet with food and beverage services.
Equipment rentals for skiing, snowboarding.
Group booking options for birthday parties, corporate events, and school outings.

Events

The ROC hosts events for many public holidays and community gatherings such as New Year's Eve, SnoFest (Georgina's annual winter festival),Canada Day and other events throughout the year.

Controversies

The construction of the ROC was C$1.6M over-budget, ^[3]
On July 7, 2012, two men were charged in connection with vandalism at the ROC and municipal facilities. About C$100,000 in damage was reported to the interior of the ROC chalet and to municipal vehicles.^[4]

References

^ Advocate, Georgina (2012-01-12). "Big party planned for ROC". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
^ Advocate, Georgina (2012-01-26). "Get out, enjoy ROC". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
^ Era, Newmarket (2011-09-01). "ROC $1.6M over budget". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
^ Advocate, Georgina (2012-07-25). "Mischief cited as Georgina vandalism motive: cops". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

External links

Map of the ROC

[1] Advocate, Georgina (2012-01-12). "Big party planned for ROC". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

[2] Advocate, Georgina (2012-01-26). "Get out, enjoy ROC". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

[3] Era, Newmarket (2011-09-01). "ROC $1.6M over budget". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

[4] Advocate, Georgina (2012-07-25). "Mischief cited as Georgina vandalism motive: cops". YorkRegion.com. Retrieved 2024-05-19.

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