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CITY OF CORNWALL RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2020 FINAL REPORT

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The Cornwall Recreation Master Plan 2020 aims to enhance community recreation by outlining strategic actions for recreation programs, facilities, parks, and open spaces. The plan incorporates research on local demographics and recreational trends, incorporating feedback from surveys and public consultations. Key findings indicate an aging population and increased interest in outdoor activities. The strategy prioritizes improvements in facilities, expansion of programs for seniors and youth, and the enhancement of parkland, ensuring a vibrant community-centered around health and wellness.

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  1. CITY OF CORNWALL RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2020 FINAL REPORT September 2009

  2. THE PROJECT To create an action plan to 2020 to guide the provision of: • Recreation Programs and Activities • Recreation Facilities • Parks and Open Space

  3. THE PROCESS RESEARCH • Examined local demographic and population trends in a profile of the City • Created an inventory of parks, programs and recreation facilities • Researched trends in recreation • Examined City Official Plan and Waterfront Plan 2007

  4. POPULATION INFORMATION • Population was 45,965 (2006 data) • 0.8% increase from 2001 Census • Median age: • Cornwall residents = 43 • Provincial residents = 39 (2006 data)

  5. POPULATION INFORMATION • Fastest growth sector • age 65 & over • comprises 18.5% of population (8,505 residents) (2006 data) • Seniors population • projected to increase by 13% between 2005 – 2010 • projected to increase by nearly 60% between 2005 - 2020 (EOHU)

  6. GENERAL TRENDS • Our population is aging • People are more busy – free time is available in smaller segments • Individuals have a longer retirement period • Increased interest in outdoor education and nature appreciation (walking, hiking, cycling and bird-watching) • Sedentary youth lifestyles • People with special needs expect service too

  7. INVENTORY OF PARKS AND FACILITIES 6 Residential Communities • Centertown Area • Downtown Area • Eamer’s Corners • East End • Riverdale • Guindon Park

  8. SAMPLE PARK AND FACILITY INVENTORY

  9. PUBLIC CONSULTATION • Survey completed by 297 residents • Survey completed by 28 community organizations • Public workshop, November 17, 2008 • Community organization workshop, December 3, 2008 • Public open house on draft Report on Outdoor Pools, March 11, 2009

  10. THE PLANNING FRAMEWORK Public Opinion • The community rated importance of recreation high, with a median score of 4 out of 5 • Satisfaction level is 3 out of 5 indicating an average level of satisfaction Recreation Programs • No major program deficiencies identified • Support foradditional programs for seniors, youth aged 11 – 20 years and for persons with disabilities

  11. THE PLANNING FRAMEWORK Parks and Open Space • An adequate supply • Many neighbourhood parks are in need of renewal and minor improvements Recreation Facilities • Well served with indoor and outdoor pools • Strongest community support for a municipal gymnasium, waterfront recreational development, trails, splash pads, play structures • Support also for space for arts and culture but not well defined

  12. RECREATION FACILITIES STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Construct additional indoor multi-purpose space as an addition to an existing building • Continue to implement the Waterfront Plan • Prepare a Master Plan for Bicycling and Walking • Provide lighting for ball fields in Reg Campbell Park • Provide a skateboard park in the East end • Develop Guindon Park for passive recreation

  13. RECREATION FACILITIES STRATEGIC ACTIONS • 10-year continuing budget for upgrading existing playgrounds – Reg Campbell Park is a priority (past budget levels in this area will not support future replacement needs. Further funding is required in the term of this plan) • Explore possibility of additional soccer fields at new arena site • Provide one additional outdoor multi-use court

  14. RECREATION FACILITIES STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Restructure aquatic facilities to comprise a combination of the Aquatic Centre, outdoor pools and splash pads in neigbourhood parks • Create an Arts Council or Arts Committee • Work with arts and culture community to optimize use of public space • Improve access by physically challenged to public recreation facilities.

  15. RECREATION PROGRAMS STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Focus on seniors, youth aged 11 – 20 years and persons with disabilities • Focus on wellness and active living for seniors • Address childhood obesity issues means such as reviewing food offered at City facilities

  16. SERVICE DELIVERY STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Review City website and revise recreation programming information • Approach Service Club Committee and other volunteer groups for partnerships • Use tools available to measure Department’s performance and obtain public feedback on recreation programs • Negotiate with School Boards for use of facilities

  17. PARKLAND STRATEGIC ACTIONS • Create a hierarchy of parkland in Official Plan • Address timing of parkland conveyance in new subdivisions • Require security deposits for park development in new subdivisions • Implement an enclosed off-leash dog park • Consider allowing dogs on leashes in up to four passive parks on a two year trial basis

  18. Thank you !