Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis
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MunicipalityMunicipality of Trent of TrentHills Hills Recreation Master Plan &Needs Analysis Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis Prepared By: dmA Planning & Management Services December 2003 4263 Sherwoodtowne Blvd., Suite 100 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1Y5 Tel: (905) 275-4458 December 5, 2003 Fax: (905) 285-7148 [email protected] www.dmanconsulting.com Mr. Michael Rutter Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Trent Hills Trent Hills, ON K0L 1L0 Dear Mr. Rutter: RE: Municipality of Trent Hills Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis We are pleased to submit the final report for the Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis. As a recently amalgamated municipality, Trent Hills has many important issues to address. Recreation experiences – the walking trails, the ball and soccer fields, the passive parkland, the arenas, pools and community halls – are often the experiences that bring a community together. This Plan attempts to balance fiscal responsibility with local responsiveness. Recreation opportunities are important to the health and well being of individuals and to the overall quality of life in a community. It is our sincere hope that this Plan will provide a strong foundation for future leisure experiences in Trent Hills. It has been a pleasure to work with staff, elected officials and community volunteers on this project. We wish you all the best as you consolidate and develop the services of the your new municipality. If we can be of further service as you implement this Plan we hope that you will not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Wendy Donovan Principal Municipality of Trent Hills Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis December 2003 Final Report Acknowledgements ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis was created under the direction and guidance of the Municipality’s Arena and Recreation Advisory Committee. We wish to acknowledge and thank the Members of that Committee for their review of report drafts, their ongoing input and direction, and most importantly, for their concern and interest in the recreation opportunities and benefits provided to the residents of Trent Hills. Members of the Arena and Recreation Advisory Committee (2000-2003) are listed below. Councillor Bill Thompson (Chair) Mayor George McCleary Deputy Mayor Bill Petherick Mr. Gene Brahaney Mr. Ward Brunton Ms. Tammy McConnell Ms. Cathy McGrath Ms. Jane Osmond Mr. Glen Patfield Ms. Sandra Poole Mr. Stephen Roddy Ms. Doreen Sharpe Mr. Scott Rose (Community Services Officer) dmA Planning & Management Services Municipality of Trent Hills Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis December 2003 Final Report Table of Contents Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY........................................................................................................... I 1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 1 1.1 PURPOSE OF REPORT ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2 ORGANIZATION OF REPORT.............................................................................................. 3 2.0 PLANNING CONTEXT................................................................................................... 4 2.1 TRENDS ............................................................................................................................ 4 2.1.1 Age Related Trends ................................................................................................. 4 2.1.2 Sport Participation Trends......................................................................................5 2.1.3 Arts and Cultural Trends ........................................................................................8 2.1.4 Tourism Trends ....................................................................................................... 9 2.1.5 Facility Trends ...................................................................................................... 10 2.1.6 Management Approaches...................................................................................... 11 2.2 COMMUNITY PROFILE .................................................................................................... 12 2.2.1 Population Growth................................................................................................12 2.2.2 Age Composition ................................................................................................... 13 2.2.3 Socio-Demographic Characteristics..................................................................... 15 2.3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ...................................................................................... 16 2.3.1 Components of the Organizational Structure........................................................16 2.3.1 Arena and Recreation Advisory Committee.......................................................... 17 2.3.2 Ferris Park Advisory Committee .......................................................................... 18 2.3.3 Community Groups and Organizations................................................................. 18 2.3.4 Policies.................................................................................................................. 18 3.0 CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES..................................................................................20 3.1 KEY INFORMANT INTERVIEWS ....................................................................................... 20 3.2 PUBLIC MEETINGS.......................................................................................................... 22 3.3 USER GROUP BRIEF........................................................................................................ 24 3.4 USER GROUP SURVEYS .................................................................................................. 25 3.5 COMMUNITY SURVEY .................................................................................................... 26 3.5.1 Key Findings ......................................................................................................... 26 4.0 FACILITIES, PARKS & PROGRAMS ....................................................................... 27 4.1 RECREATION FACILITIES ................................................................................................ 27 4.1.1 Arenas.................................................................................................................... 28 4.1.2 Outdoor Pool......................................................................................................... 31 4.1.3 Multi-Purpose Space............................................................................................. 32 4.1.4 Ball Fields ............................................................................................................. 33 4.1.6 Soccer Pitches ....................................................................................................... 34 4.1.7 Basketball Courts ..................................................................................................35 4.1.8 Tennis Courts ........................................................................................................35 4.1.9 Skateboard Parks .................................................................................................. 35 dmA Planning & Management Services Municipality of Trent Hills Recreation Master Plan & Needs Analysis December 2003 Final Report Table of Contents 4.1.10 Arts and Culture Facilities....................................................................................36 4.2 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE................................................................................................ 36 4.2.1 Ferris Provincial Park .......................................................................................... 36 4.2.2 Trails .....................................................................................................................37 4.2.3 Playgrounds .......................................................................................................... 37 4.2.4 Parks and Leisure Areas ....................................................................................... 38 4.3 RECREATION PROGRAMS................................................................................................ 39 5.0 ARENA EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT ....................................................................... 41 5.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 41 5.2 ARENA STRUCTURAL EVALUATIONS.............................................................................. 41 5.3 ARENA USE EFFICIENCY ................................................................................................ 43 5.4 FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY.................................................................................................. 44 5.4.1 Expenditures and Revenues................................................................................... 45 5.4.2 Relative Cost of Ice Production ............................................................................ 49 5.5 COMPARISONS................................................................................................................ 51 5.6 IMPACT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS....................................................................................... 53