PRC Year in Review
Our Year by the Numbers: 2020 Parks, Recreation & Culture Annual Report to the Community

$264,500
Grants, sponsorship and donations received for projects and events

350L
of hand sanitizer purchased for recreation facilities

499
RCAC members that participated in adapted programming

16,708
participants that returned to programs since reopening in July

virtual program/event opportunities provided in 2020
1,365 hrs
of facility rentals since reopening
60
community organization's COVID-19 plans reviewed and approved
Noteworthy Happenings from 2020

Installed at Wladyka Park which opened in August

Installed in Kinsmen Park, and was dedicated in Sept

Upgrades to allow for a fully accessible War Memorial

Allowing enhanced outdoor opportunities at 3 parks

June is Recreation & Parks Month, Community outreach

Enhanced user experience for recreation

LED lighting and Hub kitchen improvements

Cemetery paving and Town Park south gates

Community engagement - Leisure Services Master Plan
COVID-19 Impacts and Timelines

March 13
Facilities close due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Early April
Delivery of virtual events and self guided activities commences

Early Spring
Opening of outdoor sports amenities

July 6
Aquatic reservations begin

July 13
Modified summer day camp begins

September 13
Facilities reopen for programming, lessons and reservations

December 26
Facilities close again
Additional COVID-19 Impacts |
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Benefits of Recreation
While COVID-19 may have taught us many things, one thing reinforced by our community need is that the access to parks and recreation is important. We believe that parks, recreation and cultural programs and opportunities aren't just a peripheral benefit. They are essential to the social, economic, and environmental health of our community. Access to parks, recreation and cultural programs promotes health, supports positive mental health, strengthens communities, and supports environmental sustainability.
Why recreation has helped during the pandemic |
Recreation is Essential to Personal Health
Recreation is Key to Balanced Human Development
Recreation is Essential to Quality of Life
Recreation Reduces Self-Destructive and Anti-Social Behaviour
Recreation Builds Strong Families and Healthy Communities
Recreation and Parks have Significant Economic impacts in the Community
Parks, Open Space and Natural Areas are Essential to Ecological Survival
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“I feel comfortable being in the facility, staff are constantly cleaning, being careful and considerate.”- JBSC patron
“Our daughter has had an amazing time at camp. She has loved doing all the crafts and is happy to be seeing friends her age. The camp leaders are super friendly and positive. I asked Hannah on a scale of 1 to 10 how much she would want to join again, and she has said 1 million! We are very comfortable leaving her at this camp.” - Day Camp parent
“This is wonderful and thoughtful! Thank you for brightening up our Town’s sidewalks!” -Facebook user
“I am so pleased that the pool is open again! I love how organized and helpful everyone is. I feel safe when I come into swim. It is nice to have something to do that resembles normalcy. Exercise is important for everyone’s mental health”- Pool user
"I want to say how wonderful you all are in keeping our pool open, clean and safe for all. I need the water so much... You do such a great job, it is the one place I feel safe and as you know it’s a second home to me there. Huge Thank You" - Pool user
2021 Objectives
- Continue to offer adjusted program options- Online, live, self-guided and in-person
- Support cultural and event organizers through networking and training opportunities
- Complete a Community review of the Cultural Plan
- Adapting Canada Day, Arts Festival and Candlelight Festival to suit covid regulations
- Enhanced Tree Planting
- Construct a new accessible playground at Wladyka Park
- Continue to complete next steps for the construction of a new Seniors Centre
- Support community art through the development of a public art toolkit
- Complete and plan for implementation of the Leisure Services Master Plan
COVID-19 - Important Notice:
Precautions are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Service information on some pages may not be accurate during this time. Please refer to our COVID-19 Updates page for service changes.