Recreation Parks and Facilities Master Plan Update

The 2017 Parks, Recreation and Facilities Master Plan got underway with a Public Open House on September 27, 2017 in the Bay Room at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre.

Approximately 50 members of the community showed up and were separated into working groups.

Each working group was presented with the following questions to answer as it pertains to Parks, Recreation & Facilities in Owen Sound. The results were recorded, presented to those in attendance and will be used to form the body of the public survey.

Question 1:

What is your level of satisfaction with existing recreation, parks and facilities in Owen Sound? What are the 3 things you appreciate, and what 3 things would you like to see improved upon?

Question 2:

Develop a list of recreation, parks facilities and trails that you currently use.  Using your list, how could these facilities be improved (maintenance, size of space, programming, accessibility)?  What barriers exist to participating and using recreation, parks and trails in Owen Sound?

Question 3:

What new programs would you like to see offered to the community? What programs would you like to see expanded upon?

Question 4:

Are there enough parks and trails?  Are existing parks and trails well located for ease of use?  Are there parks and/or trails that could be improved upon so that they would be better utilized? Please identify these parks and trails.

Question 5:

Would you support the idea of altering the use of under-utilized parks and open spaces in order to improve their usage and meet the changing recreation needs of residents

The City of Owen Sound invites you to an open house and presentation of the draft Owen Sound Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan. We wish to thank all who participated in the survey and initial open house. The survey garnered over 500 responses, ensuring Owen Sound's updated Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan is formed by valuable feedback from residents and stakeholders.

The Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan update will provide the City with a long term strategy to be used as a guide in managing and developing recreational programs, services and facilities as well as parks, open space and trails. This update of the plan builds on the previous Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan as well as the City's 2015 Strategic Plan.

On Wednesday, December 13^th, the consulting team from MHBC Planning will present highlights from public input including the survey and draft Master Plan. Residents and stakeholders are invited to attend this public meeting and presentation. An opportunity to ask questions will be available.

Event Location:

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre - Shore Room

Time:

Public open house - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Presentation - 7:00 PM

The presentation and draft document will be made available online Thursday, December 14^th, following the meeting at www.owensound.ca/haveyoursay. Public feedback of the draft update will be accepted until Friday, December 22^nd at 12:00 PM and can be submitted to Julie Welch of MHBC Planning via email at jwelch@mhbcplan.com.

DRAFT Report, Presentation and Map Analysis

FULL Parks, Recreation & Facilities Master Plan Update DRAFT Report - Printed copies available at City Hall, Suite 230. 

Parks, Recreation & Facilities Master Plan Update Draft Report SUMMARY and Presentation

Parks & Playgrounds Analysis Map

Parks Walking Distance Analysis Map

Sydenham Heights Development Parks Map

Feedback respecting the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Master Plan Update DRAFT Report will be accepted until January 12, 2018 and can be emailed to Julie Welch of MHBC Planning at jwelch@mhbcplan.com with the subject line OWEN SOUND.

 January 17, 2018 Final Presentation

On December 13, 2017 the City's Community Services Committee hosted an Open House and Public Meeting where the consulting team from MHBC presented the draft Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan. Public feedback on the draft findings is being accepted until January 12^th and can be sent to Julie Welch at jwelch@mhbcplan.com.

Based on public input and feedback received a revised Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan will be presented at the January 17^th meeting of the Community Services Committee.

Meeting Location:

Suite 220 - Professional Centre

945 3^rd Avenue East

Owen Sound, ON

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM

The Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan update will provide the City with a long term strategy to be used as a guide in managing and developing recreational programs, services and facilities as well as parks, open space and trails. This update of the plan builds on the previous Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan as well as the City's 2015 Strategic Plan. 

For more information, please contact Brent Fisher, Manager of Community Development & Marketing at 519-376-4440 ext. 1254 or email to bfisher@owensound.ca.

During City Hall renovations, Owen Sound Municipal Offices are temporarily relocated to 945 3^rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2K8

FULL Recreation, Parks and Facilities Master Plan

Appendix to Master Plan (Feedback, Survey Results etc.) 

Summary Report and Presentation from Wednesday, January 17, 2018 (coming soon)