Have your say in the Recreation Master Plan

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Are you interested in helping shape future recreation programs and services in our city? The City of Hamilton has launched a Recreation Master Plan, which will identify needs and priorities across the city over the next 10-20 years.

For more details, please continue reading below…

The Recreation Master Plan’s goal is to evaluate a wide range of service and facility types, including outdoor recreation amenities, indoor recreation facilities, and recreation programs and services to help staff identify needs and priorities across the City of Hamilton in the next 10 to 20 years.

The focus is on parks and recreation facilities and amenities owned and/or operated by or in partnership with the City of Hamilton. This includes places and spaces that facilitate both structured and unstructured recreational experiences for the benefit of individuals and communities. The Recreation Master Plan will assess thousands of unique assets, including:

• community recreation centres and halls
• seniors centres
• arenas and rinks
• aquatic facilities
• sports fields
• sport courts
• playgrounds
• casual use amenities such as skateparks, leash-free areas and community gardens

Most types of parks and recreation facilities will be addressed in this plan. Some facilities, for example trails, cultural venues, entertainment facilities, and parkland acquisition are excluded as they are addressed through other planning initiatives.

With the help of Hamilton residents, service providers, and user groups, this Master Plan will assess facility needs and develop an updated provision strategy. By aligning these needs to policy and budget frameworks, the Master Plan will be a flexible working document that can adapt to changing values, emerging trends, new opportunities and operational priorities.

According to the City’s survey site, the Recreation Master Plan will consider public and stakeholder input, demographic data and growth forecasts, facility condition and usage levels, recreation trends and best practices, ongoing planning initiatives, and more.

The City wants to hear from you!

Your input will help the City understand the services that Hamiltonians need. This survey is intended for Hamilton residents aged 16 years and older. Please only complete one survey per household. It should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. The survey can be accessed here.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.