People - Places - Parks

Parks, Trails and Playgrounds

Strengthening Community through programs, services, parks and facilities by promoting healthy lifestyles, connecting families and neighbours. Recognizing culture, and heritage; thereby enriching the quality of life in Oro-Medonte.

People

Social Recreation and Cultural Programs

Recreation programs for all ages throughout the Township
Summer and March Break Camps
Community and Township Special Events

Community Development

Support of communities efforts to identify and address their needs, including partnerships, organizational, and leadership development
Foster and enhancement of Volunteer programs and opportunities
Leadership and community development to enhance grassroots community initiatives

Township Support

Support to Community Hall Boards, History Association, Horticultural Society, Sports and other community service organizations
Public Information and production of Recreation and Community Services Brochure 3x per year
Administration of Grants and Facility Subsidies
Assistance with community led programming and events

Strategic and Business Applications

Long Term Planning and Strategy Development for Recreation and Community Services and Corporation Policy Development

Places

Community Facilities Development, Management, and Operations of:

Community Halls in partnership with Community Hall Boards
Township Administration Center
Oro-Medonte Community Arena
Old Town Hall
Ian Beard Community Center
Historic and Heritage Sites

Oro African Church
Historic Plaques and Monuments

Library Services

Management of Library Service Contracts

Township Administration Office

Facility Management

Parks

Parks Development and Preservation

Management of construction and development projects for parkland and facilities
Public parkland and open space

21 Developed Parks 116 Acres
34 Undeveloped Parks 174 Acres

Planning and development
Preservation of Natural and environmentally sensitive areas

Operations and Maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces

Contract Administration for Turf Maintenance
Sports fields
Playgrounds
Parks and Open Space ( 290 Acres)
Swimming Areas and Wharfs

Trail Development and Management

Oro-Medonte Rail Trail -28km
Trail Linkages
Partnership with local trail organizations, County of Simcoe, surrounding municipalities to enhance trails and develop linkages
Promotion of trails

Ontario Parks Pass

Participate in the Ontario Parks Pass Lending Program!

The Ontario Parks Pass is a borrowable vehicle permit that provides day use access to over 100 provincial parks for all occupants in your vehicle.

When Can I Use The Pass?

The day use permit lending program may run from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 which aligns with the valid dates of the day use vehicle permits supplied. These permits will provide complimentary day use access for one vehicle and its occupants at more than 100 provincial parks where fees are normally charged.

How Do I Rent The Park Pass?

Please contract the Township of Oro-Medonte at 705-487-2171 ext.2122 or by email at info@oro-medonte.ca.

Please note: At the time of your loan, a credit card must be provided by the patron in case of a lost or stolen pass.

How Long Can I Rent The Pass?

The length of the loan term is a maximum of 1-week per loan per patron and a maximum of one loan per patron per year.

Lost Pass?

If the Ontario Parks pass is not returned or is lost, the Township of Oro-Medonte has the right to charge the patron the full cost of $99.00+HST for the Annual Vehicle Permit replacement.

Park Locator Ontario Parks Website

Ontario Parks Pass

Contact Us

Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
148 Line 7 South
Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0

Phone: (705) 487-2171
Fax: (705) 487-0133

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