South Glengarry Launches Study to Prepare a Parks & Recreation Master Plan

The Township of South Glengarry is embarking on a study to prepare a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to provide the Township with long-term direction for the provision of parks and recreation services to community residents and visitors.

The Township has hired a consulting team to prepare the Plan, comprising Mehak, Kelly & Associates, thinc design and Oraclepoll Research. The study process includes a broad-based consultation program, reflecting the Township’s interest in extensive community participation in preparing the Master Plan. In upcoming months, the community will be invited to participate in a variety of consultation activities including:

• opportunities for all to participate throughout the study on a dedicated, open interactive website: https://www.sg-parksandrecplan.ca. Visit the site to register for updates. 
• a random telephone survey of households, to be conducted by Oraclepoll Research Ltd., with the same survey being made available at the above-note link starting January 24, 2022.
• a web-based survey for volunteer program/activity organizations such as arena and playing field users, for which groups will receive an emailed letter and survey link from the Township.
• interviews and focus groups with individuals, agencies, and groups.

If you use trails in the Township or are interested in the future of waterfront parks/access please register for a focus group by contacting grichards@thincdesign.ca.

The Waterfront Parks/Access session is scheduled for Thursday, February 3, 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Trails will be the same day (February 3) from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

All consultation activities will investigate the community’s needs and interests for new and/or improved parks, trails, recreation facilities and programs. Reports will be prepared at various points in the process and will inform the final Master Plan document.