Overview Welcome! Master Plan Process Key Learnings Open House Activities
Master Plan Purpose The purpose of the master plan study is to provide a policy framework to manage and sustain parks and recreation programs and facilities over the next 15 years
Master Plan Objectives REVIEW COMPILE AND DEVELOP CONDUCT ASSESS COMPLETE ANALYZE IDENTIFY
Master Plan Timelines Demographic analysis & community profile Consultations: interviews, focus Consultation analysis groups, committee workshop, pop‐up Final plan and presentation to Council event Council presentation June September December‐January July–August October‐November Background Report Draft Plan Consultations: community workshop, Community Open House survey Refinements to draft plan
Community Engagement POP‐UP EVENT Community Day (Limoges) WORKSHOPS 5 INTERVIEWS 1 3 St. Albert and St. Isidore Members of Council OPEN HOUSE 2 4 6 Limoges and Fournier FOCUS SURVEYS GROUPS 5 sessions with 31 Telephone and participants online
Key Learnings
• Demographic profile of The Nation likely to remain fairly constant over master plan timeframe, with some areas requiring attention: Key Findings • Adult population – profile gap • Growth Community • Income profile Profile • Behaviour trends • Partnerships
• The Town is well positioned in terms of the provision of facilities • Key areas to explore in master plan include: • Provide increased facility utilization • Provide multi‐generational cross‐ Key Findings ‐ functional use of municipal facilities Facilities • Expand community partnerships • Create ‘cultural’ facility/event space • Match level of facility management and service standards to community needs • Consider re‐purposing of facilities
• Adult programming is underserviced • Need for greater range of programs • Opportunities to increase programming and improve efficiencies include: • Expand programming towards adults and seniors Key Findings ‐ • Develop programs that can be accommodated within existing Programs facilities • Provide sustainable and equitable support for program providers • Develop programs/events with cultural focus • Explore co‐location of programs and services
Facility Development and Management Development Factors Indoor Outdoor (best practices and trends) Facility Facility “Hub” model for development Multi‐generational, multi‐functional spaces and design AODA compliant Connected – active transportation routes Supports drop‐in, & smaller group activities (e.g. 5‐on‐5 soccer) Community‐led programming Co‐managed (community) with facility‐ use agreements Community‐led / sponsored initiatives: programming and facilities
Community Development & Benefit
Community Engagement – Our Strengths Strong sense of Strong and dedicated Range of services and community and pride in volunteer base programs heritage Desire by residents to be Municipal support of Keen interest in making engaged in the planning volunteer events and best use of existing of parks and recreation activities spaces across the Municipality
Community Engagement ‐ Our Challenges Strong connection to Need to keep existing Can be a lack of coordination community, yet not a clear facilities well maintained and among all the Municipal identity for The Nation up‐to‐date events and activities Municipality Need to ensure Accessibility for Ontarians with More communication and Disabilities Act (AODA) engagement requirements are being met
Community Engagement ‐ Our Opportunities Encourage multi‐generational, Create opportunities to attract Best use of existing facilities, multi‐functional and more residents to parks and halls and parks interactive spaces that recreation activities and events promote community Develop Plan on a strong Equitable access to services by foundation of data and all residents is an important research analysis including best principle for stakeholders and practices residents
Community Engagement ‐ Our Opportunities Local committees established to Improved communication and More partnerships (i.e. with local work with residents and Staff and connection amongst municipality, businesses, neighbouring Council to keep halls, parks, and community groups and partners communities) other facilities vibrant Explore various funding New features and programs for opportunities the future
• Two components with separate analysis • Telephone: fully random, 300 responses Survey • On‐line: non‐random, 310 responses Administration
Community Engagement – Survey Results SATISFACTION ‐ OUTDOOR SATISFACTION ‐ INDOOR Unsure, 2% Dissatisfied, Unsure, 4% 13% Dissatisfied, 20% Neutral, 19% Satisfied, 60% Neutral, 16% Satisfied, 66%
Community Engagement – Survey Results What would you like to see offered? Music programs Tennis Squash Youth programs Floor/ball hockey Gardenng Seniors activities Sports Cycle Paths Dance Baseball/softball Walking/running Soccer Skating/hockey Arts and crafts Yoga/Zumba Don't know Exercise/fitness Swimming 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%
Community Engagement – Survey Results What are the reasons you use these facilities and programs? 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Program not offered Facilities not offered Don't know Closer to To exercise/keep fit More for children Use the pool work/home/school
Community Engagement – Survey Results Total Neutral Total Unsure Disagree Agree 29% 16% 54% 1% Q9a. “I feel that the Municipality should keep all parks and community centres functional regardless of usage or cost” Q9b. “I feel that there should be different rental or fee rates 10% 14% 74% 1% for facilities, depending on a groups’ status in the community (e.g. not for profit, volunteer, for‐profit) ”
Community Engagement – Survey Results HOW DO YOU FEEL PARKS OR RECREATION SERVICES SHOULD BE FUNDED Increased property taxes Don't know 1% Increased user fees 10% 10% Would not support 5% A combination taxes and user fees 12% Special levy 5% Funding through partnerships 57%
Community Engagement – Survey Results WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST AS THE BEST WAY TO CONNECT AND COORDINATE THE VARIOUS RECREATION NEEDS OF THE MUNICIPALITY Don't know 13% One recreation committee 23% Citizens introduce directly to Council 26% Two recreation committees Left to Staff and Council (east and west) 5% 33%
Community Engagement – Survey Results COMMUNICATION EQUITY Strongly Don't Know Disagree Unsure, 6% 6% 5% Disagree Strongly 5% Agree 32% Poor, 28% Good, 40% Neutral 11% Agree Neutral, 26% 41%
• Volunteer capacity is critical to the provision of programs • Equity of parks and recreation across the Municipality is an important principle • Strong connection to community and heritage Local • Opportunities exist to: • Ensure facilities are effectively utilized and Observations maintained • Increase program offerings • Increase hub development • Enhance communication and coordination • Ensure parks and recreation spaces are accessible • Explore mix of funding opportunities
Master Plan Framework
Together with our partners, we facilitate and support a system Mission of diverse and accessible recreation experiences
We are a community where residents of all ages enjoy safe, healthy lifestyle while Vision celebrating our heritage and protecting our natural environment
• Collaborative: We are committed to strong partnerships and providing opportunities to bring people together • Responsible: We are committed to delivering our facilities and programs with efficiency and sustainability Guiding • Progressive: We are committed to Principles continuously improving, learning and leading • Equitable: We are committed to supporting an inclusive, fair, and accessible system of parks and recreation experiences across the Municipality
Master Plan Core Themes
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