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.
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.
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Final Open House on Parks & Rec Master Plan
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent will be hosting a public open house to present and receive feedback on the draft recommendations included in the 2025 Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
Date & Time: September 23, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Drop-In Open House)
Location: John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Meeting Room 1A, from 4:30 to 7:30pm
The open house will feature several presentation boards placed around the room for a walkthrough experience. The focus of the session will include:
- Project Overview, Purpose, Background, and Study Area
- Vision and Strategic Direction
- Summary of Engagement
- Recommendations for priority projects and policies along with costing and implementation strategy
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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
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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!
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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.
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Who's Listening
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Email amywa@chatham-kent.ca
Project Phases
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Phase I: Investigate
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update has finished this stage -
Phase II: Engage
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update has finished this stageIn-Person Open House (Drop-In):
August 1, 2024, John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Meeting Room 1A, 4:30 - 7:30pm
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Phase III: Visualize
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update has finished this stageVirtual Public Engagement
November 12, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online: Registration Closed
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Phase IV: Focus
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update has finished this stage -
Phase V: Implement
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update is currently at this stageFinal Public Engagement on Draft Recommendations:
In-Person Open House (Drop-In):
September 23, 2205, John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Meeting Room 1A, 4:30 - 7:30pm
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Adoption
this is an upcoming stage for Parks & Recreation Master Plan UpdateExpected to be presented to Municipal Council in Fall 2025
Documents
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Public Notice for Public Engagement 3 (3.62 MB) (pdf)
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Council Update and Presentation Aug 25 2025 (1.6 MB) (pdf)
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Phase IV Completion Notice (508 KB) (pdf)
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Phase III Completion Notice (509 KB) (pdf)
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Draft Vision and Strategic Directions, 2025 PRMP (118 KB) (pdf)
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Phase III Public Meeting Slides and Activity (507 KB) (pdf)
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Phase III Questions and Answers (183 KB) (pdf)
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Public Notice for Public Engagement #2 (560 KB) (pdf)
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Phase II Engagement Summary (533 KB) (pdf)
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Phase I & II Completion Notice (510 KB) (pdf)
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Phase II Open House Display Boards (26.3 MB) (pdf)
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Public Notice for Public Engagement #1 (659 KB) (pdf)
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Notice of Study Commencement (433 KB) (pdf)
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2010 Parks & Recreation Master Plan