The Expansion at Town Park Recreation Center project will create space to support programs and services that will help seniors in Port Hope lead healthier, happier, and more engaged lives.
The Expansion includes:
- Three new multipurpose program rooms of varying sizes to accommodate diverse programming
- Renovation of existing multipurpose rooms to support various program uses
- Designated social space and servery designed to promote connection and engagement
- Storage and administrative space to support program delivery
- Additional accessible washrooms
- Additional parking including accessible spaces
Making a donation - it takes a village
This project requires support from our community to reach completion. By getting involved, you will:
Help build a place for connection: |
||||||||||||||||
|
Seniors who report a strong sense of community belonging are 62 per cent more likely to be in good health. An enabling environment makes it possible for seniors to be active participants in their communities. The expansion at the Town Park Recreation Centre supports a range of opportunities for social engagement, including volunteerism, “age-friendly” designs in the built environment that foster social engagement, lifelong learning, and civic participation. Policies, services, and programs will address the barriers that restrict or limit social engagement by older adults and encourage social connections among and between generations. Comfortable, welcoming, and accessible spaces designed to promote engagement and build community will create opportunities for CONNECTION for Port Hope. |
||||||||||||||||
Help build a place for learning: |
||||||||||||||||
| Program design will be guided by the voice of seniors through our Senior’s Program Committee to ensure relevant programs, appropriate delivery, and diverse opportunities. Lifelong learning contributes to healthy aging and vibrant communities, and the Expansion at Town Park Recreation Centre will be a hub for local seniors to engage in programs and services, targeting the needs and interests of seniors. Through programs, workshops, meetings and special events, the Expansion at Town Park Recreation Centre will make space for LEARNING. |
||||||||||||||||
Help build a place for health: |
||||||||||||||||
| Relevant opportunities to learn, lead and improve health with programs that support physical, emotional and community health will bring the spaces and places created in the Town Park Expansion Project to life. Vibrant and energetic programming that is accessible to all will promote active and healthy lifestyles, independent aging, and quality of life. |
||||||||||||||||
Further information: case for support |
||||||||||||||||
|
The construction of a new facility to replace the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre (RCAC) is an objective of the Port Hope strategic community initiative as part of the priority to support multi-generational community opportunities. Various background reviews and studies support this priority, including the Leisure Services Master Plan (2010 and 2021), the Facility Feasibility Study, the Development Charges By-law, and the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. Each of these plans highlights the importance of addressing the changing needs of residents, accommodating the anticipated increased demand for programs and space and indicate that the existing RCAC does not provide sufficient, accessible space. The Facility Feasibility Study Report identified the need for expanded programming space for seniors. This plan approved the recommendation of the Town Park Recreation Centre (TPRC) as the preferred site for a future expansion to support multi-use space to accommodate needs, optimize shared resources and create new multi-generational opportunities. Expansion of the Town Park Recreation Centre will respond to growth of the older adult population and provide required facilities to serve the diverse and varied needs of Port Hope seniors. This project is reflective of the mandate of Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department to enhance the quality of life for Port Hope residents through a wide range of innovative, inclusive, and accessible programming, providing opportunities for physical activity, social interaction, and community engagement. Additionally, this project is identified as a priority through the Municipality’s Strategic Plan. Funding ModelIn November of 2019, the Municipality applied to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) under the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream. This application was to construct an addition to the Town Park Recreation Centre. The preliminary estimated project cost requested to complete this important community initiative was $3,000,494. These costs included architectural and engineering services, hard construction costs, conceptual planning, and other related expenses. For the purposes of the application, these costs were identified as a budget estimate and a starting point for the funding application. On March 12, 2021, it was announced that the Municipality was successful with the ICIP application. As part of the funding agreement, The Municipality is responsible for 26.6% with both the Federal and Provincial Governments responsible for the remaining costs. Since the application was completed in 2019, significant factors have resulted in substantial increases related to construction costs and building materials. These factors include higher rates imposed on steel and aluminum products, significant increases in building material costs, and other impacts to the economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was also a lengthy delay between the submission of the application and approval. The total current project budget for the Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project has been confirmed as $5,049,836.00, including increased costs due to COVID-19 pandemic supply chain shortages and inflation. To be able to complete this important community strategic priority a funding strategy is required, including a $250,000 community fundraising campaign comprised of community donations, sponsorships, and event revenue.
*Values are estimate |
Ways to contribute
Support completion of the expansion and promote positive health for seniors through a charitable donation. All donations over $25 will receive a charitable tax receipt. All donations over $250 dollars will be recognized on our donor wall inside the facility. Types of donations include:
- Pre-authorized monthly giving
- Donations in memoriam
- Donation in celebration of a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasions
- A planned gift (for example, a will, tangible assets, a beneficiary of RRSP, RRIF or life insurance policy)
Accessible, inviting spaces will be the home to programs and services that make life in Port Hope better for seniors. Consider room sponsorship to show your support by putting your name on one of the key rooms in the new expansion.
- Large Multipurpose Room: $25,000
- Medium Multipurpose Room: $15,000
- Seniors Lounge, Small Multipurpose Room or Servery: $10,000
- Outdoor Courtyard: $25,000
For more details email us.
New spaces mean new program possibilities. To respond to the growing and changing interests of Port Hope seniors, program innovation and expansion are necessary. Support this growth by purchasing a piece of equipment vital to program delivery.
- Outdoor program materials including activity equipment, seating, shade shelters, BBQ etc. to support outdoor programming and social events
- Raised garden beds and gardening supplies to support gardening programs.
- Indoor or outdoor art to beautify the new spaces.
- Specialized program equipment to promote accessibility and inclusion.
For more details email us.
You can make one time donations online below, or connect with us for any of our other donation options.
Progress to date |
||||||||||||||||||
Expansion of the Town Park Recreation Centre has began!Read our good news stories as we post them.
|