People - Places - Parks

 

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

• Ontario’s Lake Country
• Marketing and Contracts
• Assistance in Economic Development Strategies
• 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