Leisure Activities Plan 2020 | Town of The Blue Mountains, ON

Please note that this project has now concluded. The Leisure Activities Plan was formally approved for implementation by Council on June 15, 2021.

Project Information

The goal of the project is to anticipate and plan for the growing and changing recreational activity needs and desires within the community. When complete, the updated Leisure Activities Plan (LAP) will identify and prioritize community wants and desires and recommend a sound and realistic course of action to deliver recreation facilities, programs, and services to our residents.

The study will identify opportunities for recreation, and examine the need for a multi-use recreation facility.

Parks and recreation organizations have a great responsibility in the communities they serve. The mission of parks and recreation groups is not only to provide opportunities for citizens to be active and to get outdoors, but also to increase the general well-being and quality of life.

The Town of The Blue Mountains Council is committed to a comprehensive review of recreation needs and trends in a fiscally responsible and timely manner to meet the needs and desires of our community.
Recently, the Town has contracted with Dunbar & Associates, a well known and experienced group with much municipal experience, to proceed with the LAP update 2020. We anticipate the planning phase, detailed review and reporting to Town Council to be substantially complete prior to year end 2020.

Project Update

At the June 15, 2021 meeting, Council formally approved the updated Leisure Activities Plan.

How to Get Involved

The Leisure Activities Plan Survey was available between September 16 to October 16, 2020. For an overview of the survey results, please click here.

The Leisure Activities Plan survey was launched to gain feedback and input from the community regarding the changing recreational needs in the Town of The Blue Mountains to assist in the development of the final Leisure Activities Plan.

In addition, the Town conducted 50 key stakeholder interviews and hosted three focus group sessions.

Engagement is now closed. Thank you for providing your valuable input!