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PRC Year in Review

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The pandemic has shed an even bigger light on the essential role of parks recreation and cultural programs. In response, the staff swiftly mobilized to keep parks, trails, and green spaces open to support physical and mental health, while delivering adapted services and programs to support the community.

Parks, recreation and culture bring people together, even when they have to stay apart!

We keep Port Hope beautiful

Here is how we kept our Municipality vibrant in 2021:

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131.6 

hectares of park land maintained, including 103 km of trails

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12

municipal cemeteries maintained and cared for

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1500

flowers planted around Port Hope

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18

artists work displayed around town during August is Arts month

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Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan

Work began on development of a Waterfront and Riverwalk Master Plan to develop long term plans for some of Port Hope's most beautiful areas

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commemorative trees and 9 memorial benches were installed 

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18,000

holiday lights were installed in Memorial Park for Candlelight Festival

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15,000

cubic meters of sediment removed by dredge from the outer harbour 

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Positivity

Staff beautified neighborhoods, parks and beaches with sidewalk chalk art and positive messages

We took things outside

Here is how we we pivoted to outdoor offerings in 2021:

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Outdoor fitness

16 different outdoor fitness programs brought exercise to residents in their own neighborhoods

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Pop-up programming

16 Pop Up Parks programs for children and families took place in local parks and green spaces

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Serving up culture

Play readings, music concerts and theatre productions took place in Lent Lane and other locations throughout the downtown to ensure access to the arts during closures of indoor spaces

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Camp for kids

219 local children and youth engaged in our Summer Day Camp program and spent their days enjoying outdoor activities at Town Park Recreation Center

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Outdoor rink

Modified operations at Caroline Street Rink made outdoor skating possible when indoor recreation was not

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Open and available

Playgrounds, splash pads, pickleball courts, tennis courts and beaches were kept open to provide opportunity for outdoor recreation and activity

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We found new ways to deliver the programs and services you love

Here are some of the ways we delivered to our community:

  • Our virtual summer job fair helped local youth connect to meaningful employment opportunities with the Municipality of Port Hope

  • Seniors' programs focused on engagement and we delivered programs virtually so seniors could connect from their own homes

  • 16,958 individuals participated in virtual events

We focused on connection

Here is how we achieved connection in 2021:

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Wellness check phone calls were made to vulnerable community members during provincial lock downs

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13 interactive challenges and seasonal activities brought people together when they had to stay apart and included activities ranging from hula hoop challenges to snow painting to photo contests

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Pick up activity kits were offered to keep residents active and engaged while at home

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We used our website, social media feeds and weekly emails to help our participants to stay in touch

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We welcomed Santa Claus back to our main street for the Santa Claus parade

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We opened the doors of our recreation centre to provide relief from the heat and the cold to those who needed it

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We asked our community to share their ideas

 2021 community consultations

Your voice is important and your opinion helps guide and shape the plans and activities of the Parks Recreation and Culture Department. In 2021, our community shared their ideas and opinions in the following ways:

  • WFRW Interactive Map Survey (round 1)
  • Rotary Centennial Park Consultation
  • Arboretum Project Public Comments
  • Outdoor Rink and Sports Pad Survey
  • Youth Needs Project/Survey
  • Leisure Services Master Plan Public Comment

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We celebrated our shared successes

 2021 success stories

2021 was a challenging year, but there were still many causes for celebration, including:

  • Readers Choice Gold Award in the Recreation Facility Category

  • 9 community members were inducted into the Port Hope Sports Wall of Honor
  • Volunteers were honored in a virtual ceremony, and a tree was planted in honor of their contributions to our community

  • 147 youth obtained leadership certifications in aquatics

  • We celebrated Farley Mowat week and dedicated Farley Mowat Park in recognition of the incredible works of this local author

  • MPH secured infrastructure funding for a new multipurpose recreation centre at the TPRC site

2022 Objectives 

Here is what we are working towards in 2022:

  • Development of Waterfront and Riverwalk master plan
  • Construction will start on Town Park Recreation Centre Expansion Project
  • Development of plan for outdoor refrigerated rink and multipurpose sports pad
  • Creation of municipal youth strategy
  • Cultural Plan review and consultation
  • West Gages Creek Geomorphic Study
  • Trail lighting and paving upgrades
  • Delivery of hybrid and in-person events to engage the community
  • Lake Street shoreline erosion mitigation plan
  • Community consultation and upgrades at Welcome and Chalmers Parks
  • Development of Rotary Centennial Park
  • Work to commence on Port Hope Arboretum
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