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RU R AL COMMUNITY PA R KS , RE cr EATION & CULTU R E ST R ATEGI C MASTE R PLAN Township of Mapleton Final Draft April 23, 2012 SKA Participants in the Rural Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan April 23, 2012 - Mapleton Township, Parks & Recreation Committee Township of Mapleton, Parks, Culture and Recreation Committee; Township of Mapleton Public Works , Arena and Administrative Staff; Community Stakeholder Groups; Kelly Culp- Chair of PRC; and Larry Lynch- Director of Public Works - Community Participants in Questionnaires, Interviews & Community Group Meetings Stempski Kelly Associates Inc. Design, Landscape Architecture, Planning Sean Kelly, Stasia Stempski, Jeff Burnett, Melissa Barker Township of Mapleton • Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan SKA Table of Contents Acknowledgements ......................................................... Section Two: Strategies & Actions Table of Contents ............................................................. i 4 Strategies & Actions ................................................. 4-1 Executive Summary.......................................................... ii • General Strategies ........................................... 4-2 • ‘Places for, Connections to’ Strategies ............. 4-5 Section One: Foundations • Implementation Strategies ............................... 4-10 0 Introduction............................................................... 0-1 • Project Design Checklist................................... 4-10 • Role and Scope of the Strategic Master Plan... 0-2 • Methodology of the Strategic Master Plan........ 0-4 5 Capital Budget........................................................... 5-1 1 Needs ....................................................................... 1-1 Appendices • Consultation Process ........................................ 1-2 Stakeholder Interviews .................................................... A-1 • Outdoor Facility Assessment ............................ 1-7 Needs Assessment ......................................................... B-1 • Park & Open Space Assessment ...................... 1-15 Building Space Diagrams ................................................ C-1 • Indoor Facility Assessment ............................... 1-18 Facility Charges .............................................................. D-1 • Arts & Culture Assessment ............................... 1-21 Mapping .......................................................................... E-1 Surrounding Townships ................................................... F-1 2 Existing Inventory & Conditions ................................ 2-1 Grant Programs ............................................................... G-1 3 Trends ....................................................................... 3-1 • Demographics ................................................... 3-2 • Introduction ....................................................... 3-5 • Recreation Facilities & Parks ............................ 3-5 • Participation ...................................................... 3-9 • Arts & Culture .................................................... 3-13 Township of Mapleton • Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan SKA i Executive Summary Summary High Priority Recommendations Location/ Facility/ Park Staffing Marketing & Funding Programming Township of Mapleton • Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan SKA ii Executive Summary Health, Safety and Accessibility: A Rural Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan for Mapleton Since it’s the beginning of the project in 2011, several workshops, community The Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan for the questionnaires, and stakeholder consultations were offered in the many Township of Mapleton provides a comprehensive look into the fabric of communities of Mapleton. Close to 2,000 residents were represented through leisure service delivery for the rural communities of Mapleton. Assessing 9 service groups, sports clubs, and the alike, utilizing the Township’s facilities needs of the Township’s facilities, parks and open spaces through direct participated in this consultative process. community consultation and extensive onsite review of existing facilities and equipment, coupled with identifying the trends currently shaping recreation This plan draws on input from diverse stakeholders and existing research to and leisure, this Plan provides an assessed condition, hence “report card” present a strong case for improvements and investments to support leisure with subsequent recommended improvements and budget projections for and recreation in the Township of Mapleton. It also offers the following each and every facility within the Township. specific, practical recommendations that the Township can undertake to realize the multitude of healthful, social and economic benefits provided by This plan makes a strong case for health, safety & accessibility related to recreation. These have been summarized through suggested “high” priority leisure and recreation in the context of Mapleton’s changing economic and (within next 5 years). social dynamics. All rural municipalities face specific changes that will oc- cupy decision makers, service groups, and residents for the coming decades. These challenges include issues in the local economy, a post-industrial pro- vincial economy, an aging population and obesity epidemic and their associ- ated health care costs, and greater urbanization and population densification in non-rural areas. This Strategic Master Plan makes a positive contribution to the management of leisure and recreation in Mapleton in consideration of these challenges. Township of Mapleton • Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan SKA ii Executive Summary High Priority Recommendations 1. Accessibility & Safety 3. Trails, Wayfinding and Signage Universal accessibility and safety were common concerns within the Expanded and improved trails were identified as a number one priority of the community. All public spaces and facilities should meet County standards as a Mapleton community, and continue to be a top trend in recreational facility minimum requirement. Effective communications, wayfinding and affordability development. An expanded multi-season, multi-use trail system with trail will limit barriers in these areas and encourage equal access to programs and heads, info kiosks, distance markers, interpretive panels and so on, will offer facilities within the township. Exterior security lighting on buildings and parking additional and alternative recreational opportunities and will appeal to a wide areas should be a top priority. Fire code addresses, facility identification range of user groups. A wayfinding and signage program will support initial signage and emergency telephones should be incorporated into all recreational developments within the community. facilities. Projects: Budget: Projects: Budget: ● Washroom Upgrades: ● Develop a Township wide Trails Implementation Plan$ 15,000.00 Moorefield Ball Park $ 50,000.00 ● Wayfinding and Signage plan $ 15,000.00 Drayton Agricultural Grounds $ 5,600.00 ● New Sign for Maryborough Community Centre off $ 5,000.00 ● Access ramp for Maryborough Community Centre $ 22,000.00 McGivern St. ● Fire Code / Emergency addresses $ 2,000.00 2. Playgrounds and Splash Pad 4. Maintenance Further safety audits of play areas should be completed to maintain a On going maintenance of existing facilities is a necessity in cash strapped responsible level of risk management. Further detailed site design will ensure communities and offsets the need for new buildings and structures. that play areas are integrated with their surroundings, maintain effective Projects: Budget: pedestrian connections, include play opportunities for all age groups as well as ● Roof replacement: other site amenities. The Design Check List (in section 5) highlights items that P.M.D. Community Centre $ 40,000.00 should be considered in the redesign of these areas. Maryborough Community Centre $ 40,000.00 ● Building Retrofit - Maryborough Community Centre$ 200,000.00 Projects: Budget: ● Moorefield Ball Park - Scoreboard repair A Diamond$ 1,000.00 ● Audit all remaining playgrounds $ 2,000.00 ● Redesign play areas and replace 'at risk' play structures: Moorefield Ball Park $ 75,000.00 Kinsmen Playground $ 104,000.00 Rothsay Optimist Park $ 70,000.00 ● New Splash Pad / Water Play park (Centennial Park)$ 125,000.00 Township of Mapleton • Community Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Master Plan SKA ii Executive Summary High Priority Recommendations 5. Staffing 8. Funding / Marketing With additional facility development, increased programming and proposed Additional means of accruing revenues through advertising and partnerships management and marketing initiatives, designated staff will be required to take will assist the Township in controlling fees, and it's ability to offer space to on new responsibilities. groups requiring subsidy. Projects: Budget: Projects: Budget: ● Job description review; PR training TBD ● Identify new opportunities for partnerships TBD ● Consolidate reservations for hall rentals TBD ● Appoint a Grant Application Writer TBD ● Provide training for Accessibility for Ontarions with TBD ● Appoint staff to address marketing and funding TBD Disabilities Act' opportunities ● Promote advertising in arena, leisure guide, web site TBD ● Develop a