Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is updating their Parks and Recreation Master Plan! This Plan is a strategic document that studies the existing park system, facilities, and recreation programming. It provides both a long-term vision for the Municipality's park system, as well as specific policies and standards to direct day-to-day decisions.

The updated Master Plan will provide a framework to identify and prioritize the delivery, upgrading, divestment, or new development of parks and recreation infrastructure, services, and programs to meet the existing and future needs of residents over the next 10 years. This webpage will be updated throughout the process to keep you informed on the current phase and progress of the project, along with any engagement events you can participate in.

Please reach out to the contacts in the “Who’s Listening” section if you have any questions at any point in this project.

Engagement Opportunities

Master Plan Virtual Public Session, Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is hosting its second public engagement session on the development of an updated Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The purpose of the session is to provide a short presentation on the Draft Master Plan Vision and Strategic Directions followed by an interactive session to collect feedback, receive comments, and answer questions.
Date & Time: November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Online. Registration Closed
This virtual engagement session will cover the following topics:
- Project Description & Background
- Project Goals & Objectives
- What We Have Heard So Far
- Draft Vision and Strategic Directions for Parks and Recreation in Chatham-Kent
- Project Next Steps
Surveys
The Chatham-Kent Parks & Recreation Master Plan surveys are now open for responses! We’d like to hear about your experiences with the Municipality’s Park and Recreation assets and services. There are three different surveys for varying age categories, as follows:
Please complete the appropriate survey for you and your family using the above links. These survey’s will be open for responses until Friday, August 9, 2024 at 3:00pm. Thank you for your participation!
Master Plan Open House, Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be hosting a public open house on the development of an updated Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
The Master Plan will provide a framework for the Municipality to identify and prioritize the delivery, upgrading, divestment, or new development of parks and recreation infrastructure, services, and programs to meet the needs of residents over the next ten years.
The open house is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Meeting Room 1A, from 4:30 to 7:30pm. Members of the public are free to drop-in at any point during those hours.
The open house will feature interactive presentation boards placed around the room for a walkthrough experience. The focus of the session will include:
- Project Overview, Purpose, Background, and Study Area
- Goals & Objectives
- Parks and Facilities Inventory
- Trends and Best Practices
- Public Feedback
- Perception of the current parks and recreation systems
- Wants and Needs
- Next Steps
Staff will be available to answer questions and receive comments during the session.