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DRAFT Recreation and Trails Master Plan | February 19, 2019

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Agenda

Master Plan Purpose & Scope Project Process & Timelines Themes from Research & Consultations Preliminary Recommendations Question Period

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The RTMP will establish strategies to improve physical health, community vibrancy, connectedness, economic development, and environmental sustainability through the recreation and trails system. The RTMP focuses on indoor and

• utdoor recreation needs in Georgian

Bluffs (arenas, trails, halls, sports fields, splash pads, etc.) to the year 2031.

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About Our Firm

Monteith Brown Planning Consultants

• Ltd. is a parks, recreation, trails and

land-use planning firm based in London, Ontario 43 years of experience across Ontario and the United States 50+ master plans and studies completed in the past 5 years Regional work includes South Bruce Peninsula, Owen Sound, North Bruce Peninsula, The Blue Mountains, and Saugeen Shores

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Phase 1: Research & Consultation

September

Project Initiated

2019

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October

RTMP Launch Event – Oct. 15 Community Survey – 280 responses Stakeholder & Staff Sessions – Oct. 22

November /

Background Research

December

Research & Consultation Summary Report

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Phase 2: Action Plans

January /

Recreation & Trails Assessments

February

Draft RTMP Council Presentation #1

Phase 3: Testing & Finalizing

March

Community Open House #2

April

Final Master Plan

2020

Council Presentation #2

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Notable Recreation Facilities, Parks & Trails in Georgian Bluffs

• 20+ hectares across 10 Township parks
• 3 waterfront parks (one contains a designated

swimming area)

• 2 public boat launches (one is operated under

agreement with the federal government)

• Georgian Bluffs M ulti-Use Trail with trail heads in

Shallow Lake, Benallen and Range Road

• Access to the Bruce Trail, regional trail systems and

Conservation Area properties

• Community Centres in Shallow Lake, Kemble and

Kilsyth containing 1 ice arena and 2 indoor dry pads

• 3 ball diamonds, 2 tennis courts, 1 skateboard

park and pump track, and 2 playgrounds

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Common Themes from Community Consultations

• Strong appreciation for outdoor recreation
• pportunities and natural surroundings
• Many comments about non-motorized vs

motorized trail use, and a need to designate permitted activities by type of trail

• Requests to modernize the T
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community centres in Derby and Kemble

• Historically strong volunteerism appears to

be waning for some local organizations

P A R T IC IP A T IO N IN T T O P 5 5 P A R K S A N D R E C R E A T IO N A AC T IV IT IE S

87 % 7 8 % 7 3 % 6 8 % 5 8 %

Walking for Leisure Hiking Visit to a Public Beach Enjoying Parks & Open Spaces Outdoor Swimming

T O P 5 5 P R IO R IT IE S F O R

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P A R K S A N D R R E C R E A T IO N

4 2 % 2 5 % 2 0 % 18 % 16 %

Nature Trails Multi-Use / Hard Surface Trails Acquisition of Parks & Open Space Off-Road Signed Cycling Trails Arenas

Source: RTM P Community Survey

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Other Notable Considerations:

• Current population of 10,700 is forecasted to grow to 11,700 by the

year 2031 (source: Grey County Growth Management Strategy)

• Higher than average age (45 years) and household incomes

($78,000) compared to Grey County and the Province (source: 2016 Census)

• 9% of the population live below the Low-Income M easure and 7%

were born outside of Canada (source: 2016 Census)

• Strong reliance on volunteers, community partners and area

municipalities to deliver recreation programs

• A number of indoor and outdoor facilities have been in service for

many years, some of which are well advanced in their lifecycles

• Grey County recently finalized a Recreational Trails M aster and a

Cycling & Trails M aster Plan is in draft form

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Community Centre Rejuvenation Projects

Community centres in Derby and Kemble have documented deficiencies relating to their age, lifecycle, amenities and barrier-free accessibility ($520,000 in

capital required for Kemble Arena & CC by 2028)

Both are important facilities under the T

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current recreation services model, and demographics of surrounding areas are changing It is recommended that architectural, engineering and

landscape architectural assessments be undertaken in

conjunction with community consultations to develop conceptual plans and define costs for redevelopment Spaces to be explored at both sites should include a hall and program rooms, active living / group fitness areas, playgrounds, gardens, outdoor courts, etc.

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Recreation System

Overlay pickleball lines on the Balmy Beach Park tennis courts and upon dry-floors at Derby and Kemble Community Centres Install outdoor fitness equipment at Shouldice Park, possibly in partnership with a local fitness

• r service provider(s) to increase the park’s

appeal for all age groups Clarify the status of a historical agreement in place with the Township Chatsworth regarding the Keady Arena, and discuss future plans for that facility

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Trails System

Three classifications of trail are proposed: Primary Multi-Use Trail, Secondary Multi-Use Trail and Recreational Trail Proposed trail network aligns with County Master Plans, links to the Multi-Use Trail and Bruce Trail, and connects major destinations Trail planning should be coordinated with Grey and Bruce Counties, Conservation Authority, Bruce Trail Conservancy, and others Develop strategies with law enforcement and trail clubs to discourage non-permitted activities on trails

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Parks System

The current service level amounts to 2.0 hectares per 1,000 residents, which if maintained would require an additional 3

hectares (7.5 acres) by 2031

Extend entrance signage into all T

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With little use in recent years, the

Clavering Ball Diamond could

be redeveloped as a focal point for community gatherings and passive recreational enjoyment with seating and shaded areas, pathways, public art, etc.

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Other Recommendations

Continue to be a provider of space through which others (volunteers, sport providers, community groups, etc. ) can deliver programs and services Create a Recreation Services

Facilitator position focused on

community development, finding new program/rental opportunities and partnerships, and coordinating service providers

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Thank You!