Overview
The Town of Georgina is preparing a Parks and Trails Master Plan. It is needed to guide Council and staff on where and how capital funds should be spent to improve parks and trail infrastructure in the municipality over the next 15+ years. The master plan will capture current and emerging trends in recreation to ensure funds are invested in facilities that will meet the current and future needs of our community.
Parks and trails master plan public notice
Public engagement workshop poster
Why a parks and trails master plan is needed
As one of the largest geographical municipalities in York Region, equitable investment in parks and trails infrastructure throughout the municipality is key for access to recreation amenities for all communities in Georgina. Where there is a gap in recreational infrastructure offerings in a community based on population forecasts or trends, this master plan will recommend how to address the gap.
Assets included in this study: municipally owned parks, trails, open spaces, natural areas, outdoor recreation facilities, sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor exercise equipment, park furnishings including bike repair stations, sunshades, gazebos, picnic shelters and all other Town-owned outdoor recreation infrastructure. Assets included in the Waterfront Parks Master Plan, including waterfront parks, marinas, Town-owned open-spaces, wharves and boat launches, are excluded from this analysis. The Parks and Trails Master Plan will support and complement recommendations developed through the Waterfront Parks Master Plan.
Other items that will be considered in the master plan include:
- Where there is an overabundance of a category of in-scope asset, identify opportunities to convert the asset to better meet community needs
- Whether users can walk to a playground or park within a certain amount of time and whether there are gaps in equipment or in-scope facility offerings in the community
- Recommendations for parkland acquisitions for new parks and trails to improve connectivity for the entire parks and trails system
Over the next 15+ years, gradual implementation of this plan will result in an improved and more connected parks and trails network to meet the diverse needs of the community.
Photos and videos
Photos
Public Engagement
This is your chance to shape the future of the Town’s parks, trails and open spaces! Want to provide input on the master plan, or to receive updates on the project? Please email or call the Town Contact.
Town Contact
Courtney Rennie, Senior Project Manager, Parks and Open Space
cerennie@georgina.ca
905-955-1887
Consultant
Brenda Webster Tweel
Consultant Engagement Lead
brenda.webstertweel@stantec.com
Public Engagement
- Digital Survey to share your thoughts on future investment at parks and trails in Georgina. The survey is now closed, thank you to everyone who responded.
- July 27, 2024 – Engagement workshop at the Pefferlaw Streetfest in downtown Pefferlaw
- July 28, 2024 – Engagement workshop at the Georgina Farmer’s Market at the Link 20849 Dalton Rd. Sutton, L0E 1R0 Canada
Timelines
Timelines
- Contract Awarded – April 2024
- Completion of Parks and Trails Master Plan – January 2025
Documents
Frequently asked questions
How is the Parks and Trails Master Plan different from the 2023 Waterfront Parks Master Plan?
Assets included in the Waterfront Parks Master Plan are excluded from this analysis (waterfront parks, marinas, wharves, and boat launches). The Parks and Trails Master Plan will not duplicate efforts completed through the Waterfront Parks Master Plan. This Parks and Trails Master Plan is focused on all non-waterfront parks and trails that were not included in the Waterfront Parks Master Plan. The Parks and Trails Master Plan will support and complement recommendations developed through the Waterfront Parks Master Plan.