PRC Year in Review
Our year by the numbers: 2023 Parks, Recreation and Culture annual report to the community
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1 TPRC expansion
The Town Park Recreation Centre expansion was completed and provides much needed space for growing programs. This includes three multipurpose rooms, a servery, and an outdoor courtyard for future development.
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3 new pickleball courts
built at Town Park Recreation Centre to accommodate the growing demand for pickleball in our community - funded by an Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant.
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14 Corporate Facilities
With more than 350 facility work orders relating to repairs and maintenance.
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22 new solar trail lighting
Illuminated a significant section of the River Walk with solar lighting enabling safe, evening walking.
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2,653
children and youth participated in swim lessons and learned skills that could save their lives.
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1,005
participants in fitness programs designed to improve health, wellness and connection
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193
children made new friends in our Summer Day Camp Program
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2
Events and festivals received recognition from Festivals and Events Ontario through the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario Award.
Other notable achievements:
- Collaborating on Culture, a focused refresh of Port Hope’s existing Cultural Plan was created in collaboration with the community and outlines cultural programming priorities and supports needed for the next 5 years.
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, and facility maintenance, and event management. Overall, the Parks, Recreation, and Culture department play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life and promoting social cohesion within communities by providing access to recreational opportunities, cultural experiences, and spaces for leisure and relaxation.