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Township Launches Parks and Recreation Plan
Parks and recreation are essential to everyday life in Centre Wellington and play a significant role in community building through the facilitation of active and passive activities and the strengthening of neighbourhood connections. Planning is critical. As the Township grows, and changes, the interests of our residents need to reflect the overall vision, direction, and guidance when making decisions about parks, recreation, programs, services, and facilities. This is why the Township of Centre Wellington is excited to embark on the development of several key strategic Parks and Recreation Plans. 

  1.  Parks & Recreation Needs Assessment
  2. Parks Plan
  3.  Parks and Recreation Plan
  4.  Indoor Multi-Use Recreation Facility Feasibility Study 

 The results will provide a roadmap that will enhance and grow the Township’s parks and recreation facilities and services and events for residents, user groups, and visitors now and into the future. These plans will guide decision-making across all aspects of parks and recreation, from playgrounds to programs and everything in between.

Town of Minto

Town council adopts strategic plan to guide the municipality through 2028
Goals laid out in the plan, approved following a presentation by consulting firm McQueen Galloway Associates (MGA) at the Feb. 20 meeting, focus on infrastructure maintenance, enhancing local quality of life, fostering an inclusive community and providing responsible government.

“The town’s strategic plan is a critical document outlining council priorities and initiatives over the four-year term, providing guidance on major projects and areas of focus,” explained MGA principal Tracey McQueen.


Kincardine


Municipality Approves Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan
March 28, 2024
An initiative that began with asking individuals to “pipe-up” about parks and recreation in the Municipality of Kincardine came full circle at last night’s council meeting with the receiving of a new Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan. Consultations, with the guidance of McQueen Galloway Associates (MGA), began in the summer of 2023. Opportunities for the community to share their thoughts along with interviews with staff and Council form the foundation for the plan.

“The consultation confirmed that residents and visitors to this community are passionate about their recreational pursuits here,” said Jayne Jagelewski, director of community services. “The enthusiasm really highlights how this is a much-need document. It provides direction for the future of parks, facilities, and programs in the Municipality of Kincardine.That it’s built upon the information shared with us through community engagement speaks to its strength.”

As a working document, it provides staff with opportunities to engage and inform council as they move through the 130 action items. Jagelewski is excited to see the vision for the Municipality of Kincardine’s parks and recreation forming with more clarity: “This helps us to map a precise direction, from work plans through to budget and staffing needs. Thank you to everyone who took the time to ‘pipe up’ and make a difference.”


Township of Wilmot

Community Services Plan Approved
The Community Services Master Plan Recommendations were approved for adoption by Township of Wilmot Council on October 21, 2024. Over the next five to ten years, the Master Plan will serve as a guiding document for staff reference through the implementation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term recommendations identified as priorities for the Township’s parks, recreation, facilities, and services.