The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is giving the public another opportunity to give feedback and ask questions on the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
A second public forum next month on the development of the plan will have a short presentation on the vision and strategic directions followed by an interactive session to collect feedback, receive comments, and answer questions.
Municipal officials said the previous Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in 2010 and this version of it 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.
"We have had some great engagement from the community so far,” said CK Manager of Parks and Recreation Ian Clark. “This is the public's chance to shape our 10-year strategy before the draft plan is brought before Council in the Spring."
The public session will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams on November 12 between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The meeting ID is 211 560 885 942 and the Passcode is 96tuq4.
According to the municipality, the virtual 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
The first public session was an open house held on August 1 at the John D. Bradley Convention Centre.
Councillors are expected to vote on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in the Spring of 2025.
