Our year by the numbers: 2025 Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) annual report to the community
2,632
children and youth participated in swim lessons and learned skills that could save their lives.
1,649
participants in recreation fitness programs designed to improve health, wellness, and connection.
569
children participated in Summer and March Break Day Camp programs and experienced friendship, adventure, and active outdoor play.
84
Community Events supported and/or delivered by the Municipality.
18
seniors workshops aimed at improving overall health and wellness were provided.
2,950
Bags of popcorn sold at our Canteen. Plus, 2124 cups of coffee, 1885 slushies.
600
maintenance service requests completed in recreation and municipal facilities.
80+
Burials completed at our 13 cemeteries.
Other notable achievements:
- 11 Commemorative Benches installed and 7 Commemorative Trees planted
- 100 Pool birthday parties
- 26,228 swimmers came to public, family or adult swim times January to October 2025
- 750 hours spent cutting grass with multiple pieces of equipment
- 2 new trucks added to Parks fleet
- Revamped the Port Hope Civic Awards Policy and category criteria
- Celebrated the wrap of Walton St. construction with a Downtown street party
- Addition of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter at Canada Day and the Candlelight Festival to improve accessibility
- Completion of new Port Hope Pump Track, funded through Ontario Trillium Foundation
- 773 older adults were engaged and active through 55+ Membership
- Booking hours:
- Jack Burger Sports Complex, Community Room: 884.25 hours
- Port Hope Community Hub, Upper Hall: 456.75 hours
- Town Park Recreation Centre
- Gym: 385.25 hours
- Room 2; 35.25 hours
- Room 3; 184 hours
- New Ice Allocation Policy completed
- AK Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh parking lot reopened
- Playground and parking lot at west beach reopened
- Supported the construction and opening of the YMCA child care centre at the Port Hope Community Hub
- Updated all fire and emergency evacuation plans for PRC related facilities
- Prime time ice booked 100%
- Jack Burger Sports Complex new arena lighting and upgraded parking lot and building to all LED lighting
- 500 gallons of paint used for lining of soccer fields and 2000 pounds of sport field chalk used to line baseball diamonds
- 600 staff hours spent watering hanging baskets, flower gardens, and all the newly planted trees
- Maintained 20 playgrounds
- Disposed of more than 1100 yards of garbage from parks
- Built more than 20 new picnic table
Get to know us
The Parks, Recreation, and Culture department is responsible for managing and providing a wide range of services and facilities aimed at promoting community engagement, health, leisure, and cultural enrichment. These services include: parks management, recreation and leisure programs, cultural programs, youth and senior services, facility maintenance, and event management. Overall, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture department plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life and promoting social cohesion within our community by providing access to recreational opportunities, cultural experiences, and spaces for leisure and relaxation.