Deadline Extended! We Need to Hear from You!
Engagement with residents is extremely important to developing the Recreation Master Plan. Your feedback will help us better understand activity trends and preferences, current satisfaction levels, and future recreation needs. Please complete this survey considering the activities and perspectives of all household members. The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to December 19.
Community Organization Questionnaire
Please note: only one response per organization is requested. Please designate one person per community group to complete the questionnaire.
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Recreation Master Plan
The Municipality of Grey Highlands' Parks and Recreation division is currently responsible for operating and maintaining 4 arenas, 7 community halls, 12 sports fields, and 13 public parks and playgrounds.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands' Parks and Recreation division is currently responsible for operating and maintaining 4 arenas, 7 community halls, 12 sports fields, and 13 public parks and playgrounds.
Prior to amalgamation in 2001, recreation facilities (such as community halls and arenas) and outdoor amenities (such as parks and playgrounds) were established and maintained by individual villages and hamlets through their own municipal budgets, grants, and community fundraising. As a result, the ties to existing community infrastructure run very deep, and community groups and organizations feel an immense sense of pride and ownership of these buildings and public spaces.
The Municipality does not currently provide direct recreation programs and depends on community groups and partners to provide recreational opportunities to residents. It has in place numerous historical agreements and Memorandums of Understanding with many of these entities for the provision of programming and services. The Municipality also supports recreational services by providing funding opportunities to these community groups (through a Community Grant Program) and access to recreational facilities.
The creation of a comprehensive Recreation Master Plan is critical as the Municipality continues to grow and develop. This Plan will examine recreational needs across the Municipality and assist with prioritizing programs, funding frameworks, and capital development.
RC Strategies has been hired to work with the Municipality of Grey Highlands to develop this Recreation Master Plan.
