Map showing approximate boundaries of 130 King Street West property

Recreational Development of 130 King Street West

Upcoming Public Information Centre

A Public Information Centre is being held to present background information on the property, and to gather input from members of the public. All those interested in the project are invited to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of The Blue Mountains Town Hall, 32 Mill Street, Thornbury.

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The Town of The Blue Mountains is seeking input from residents on the future of 130 King St. West!

The survey is open from April 11, 2025 until May 2, 2025. Paper copies are available upon request by calling (519) 599-3131 ext. 266 or through pickup at Town Hall and The Blue Mountains Public Library.

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The Town of the Blue Mountains is exploring potential recreational uses for the 130 King Street West property in Thornbury. The property is 2.9 acres and is currently home to two outdoor tennis courts.

The current Official Plan designation of this property is Primary Settlement Area and the zoning is Community Living Area. Possible recreational uses could include parkland, recreational facilities or a combination thereof. Prior to any development, an appropriate Official Plan Amendment and or Zoning Bylaw Amendment request will need to be passed for the use of the land.

On this page:
1. Project Updates
2. Staff Reports & Council Decisions
3. Public Consultation
4. Image Gallery

Project Updates

April 17, 2025 - Notice of Public Information Centre

A Public Information Centre is being held to present background information on the property, and to gather input from members of the public. All those interested in the project are invited to attend. The event will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of The Blue Mountains Town Hall, 32 Mill Street, Thornbury.

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Staff Reports & Council Decisions

Staff Report CS.25.13 was presented to Committee of the Whole on April 7, 2025. The report sought direction to work with the Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative (GBRI) to review Town-owned lands for the Georgian Bay Community Racquet Centre outlined in their December 2024 deputation. Committee voted in favour of a motion that directed staff to collaborate with the GBRI to identify viable Town-owned properties, conduct a preliminary feasibility assessment of locations and operating models, and provide a follow-up Staff Report by June 2, 2025. The motion also directed staff to formally meet with GBRI every three weeks to ensure collaboration and share progress updates. The Committee meeting minutes were adopted by Council at their meeting on April 22, 2025.
Presentation of the report begins at the 4:06:10 point of the Committee meeting recording.
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Staff Report CS.25.010 was presented to Committee of the Whole on February 3, 2025. The report was provided in response to direction received from Council in December of 2024, and gave an outline of the schedule staff would need to follow to complete the survey and public information session. Committee received the report and directed staff to proceed with the survey and schedule a Public Information Centre. They also directed staff to provide a follow-up report to Council on June 2, 2025. This motion was carried by Council at their meeting on February 18, 2025.
Presentation of the report to Committee begins at the 4:17:55 mark of the meeting recording.
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A deputation was made to Committee of the Whole on December 9, 2024 regarding the potential for a regional, 4-court, indoor tennis facility at the 130 King Street West property. Committee received the deputation for information, and directed staff to provide a report in response to the requests made in the deputation. This direction was carried by Council at their meeting on December 16, 2024.
Presentation of the deputation begins at the 3:30:25 mark of the Committee meeting recording.
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Staff Report CSOPS.24.063 was presented to Committee of the Whole on November 18, 2024. The report provided some background on the history, zoning and value of the 130 King Street West property, and requested Council direction to complete a community engagement process to consider recreational uses for the property. Staff also requested direction to include $10,000 in the 2025 Proposed Budget to fund the engagement process. Committee voted in favour of these recommendations, and this vote was carried by Council at their meeting on December 2, 2024.
Presentation of the report to Committee begins at the 6:31:50 mark of the meeting recording.
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Public Consultation

The Town will be using multiple methods for gathering input from the public as opportunities for rezoning and development of the property are explored.

Public Survey

A public survey was made available on Friday, April 11, 2025. The survey's aim is to gather input from residents on future potential recreational uses for the property. The survey will close on May 2, 2025.

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Public Information Centre

A Public Information Centre has been scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025. The event will be held at Town Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Formal notice will be posted prior to April 17.