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Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan

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See the completed Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan here.


See the History of the Project below.

The Town of Pelham is developing a Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan to establish community priorities for the next ten years. The Plan will set direction and guide the development of programs, services, facilities, and parks. The research will consider several factors, including Pelham’s future growth, emerging activities and trends, leading practices, and community input.

Specifically, the Plan will address:

  • recreation facilities and cultural sites
  • parks, open spaces, and trails
  • programs, activities, and events (including those delivered by the community and Town)

See the completed Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan here.


See the History of the Project below.

The Town of Pelham is developing a Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan to establish community priorities for the next ten years. The Plan will set direction and guide the development of programs, services, facilities, and parks. The research will consider several factors, including Pelham’s future growth, emerging activities and trends, leading practices, and community input.

Specifically, the Plan will address:

  • recreation facilities and cultural sites
  • parks, open spaces, and trails
  • programs, activities, and events (including those delivered by the community and Town)
  • operations (such as policy development, staffing, communication, etc.)
  • financial and implementation strategies

The Master Plan will be an actionable, working document that can readily adapt to changes in community values and address emerging trends. It will assist the Town and stakeholders in making strategic investments to ensure a healthy community, improve residents' quality of life, and encourage a strong economy and sustainable environment.

The Master Plan project launches in August 2022 and is targeted for completion in early 2023.


Recreation, Culture and Parks Define our Quality of Life

Recreation, Culture and Parks opportunities provide extensive benefits to individuals and communities.

For example, they:

  • enhance mental and physical wellbeing
  • enhance social wellbeing and promote engagement and inclusion
  • help build strong families and communities
  • help people connect with nature
  • help people develop critical and creative thinking skills
  • contribute to healthy environments and help us achieve our climate goals
  • provide wide-ranging economic benefits

Have your say in where you play!

Community consultation is critical to creating a plan that responds to local needs. The engagement program will consist of several events and opportunities to gather input from residents, volunteer groups and other local stakeholders.

Please provide your input in one or more of the following ways:

  1. Attend the pop-up consultation on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Pelham Summer Chill Event in Peace Park in downtown Fonthill from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This is one of the ways to share more about your local needs and priorities.
  2. Complete the Community Survey. HERE The survey has been extended until October 30, 2022.
  3. Submit Written Comments by e-mail to inbox@pelham.ca during the project.

Additional public and stakeholder sessions will be held in the Fall and Winter.

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  • Pop-Up Feedback Session for Draft Plan on May 2

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    Have Your Say – Attend the Pop up - Public Information Centre

    Ideas and suggestions for enhancing recreation, culture and parks services and facilities were recently sought from Pelham residents and community organizations through surveys, workshops, and other consultation events. Based on this input, a Draft Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan has been prepared and is now available for review. A copy of the draft plan is available at right, along with a summary presentation made to Town of Pelham Council on April 19, 2023.

    Residents are invited to attend a public information centre to learn more about the draft plan and provide feedback:

    DATE: Tuesday, May 2, 2023

    TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    LOCATION: Meridian Community Centre

    This is a drop-in event that will feature information displays, feedback stations, and an opportunity to discuss the draft plan with the project team. Feel free to attend anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

    Feedback may also be emailed to inbox@pelham.ca no later than May 4, 2023

    We are interested in hearing:

    (1) What you like most about the draft Master Plan?

    (2) If anything is missing from the draft Master Plan or anything that you would like to see changed?

    The final Recreation, Culture and Parks Master Plan is scheduled to be presented to the Town of Pelham Council in May of 2023.

  • Draft Plan & Council Presentation on April 19, 2023

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    The Town of Pelham Council received a presentation from Steve Langlois, the Principal Planner from Monteith Brown Planning Consultants on the Draft Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan.

    Copies of the presentation and the draft can be found in the resources section and viewed in the links below.

    https://engagingpelham.ca/32367/widgets/150966/documents/103516

    https://engagingpelham.ca/32367/widgets/150966/documents/103517



  • In Person Pop-Up October 26, 2022

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    On Wednesday October 26, 2022 there will be a pop-up information session at the Meridian Community Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for residents to learn more about the Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan and provide input on local needs and priorities. Additional consultation on draft recommendations will be undertaken in early 2023.

  • Virtual Open House

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    The Town of Pelham is preparing a Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan to establish community priorities for the next ten years.


    On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, we are hosting an online open house for residents to learn more about the Recreation, Culture & Parks Master Plan and provide input on local needs and priorities. The additional consultation on draft recommendations will be undertaken in early 2023.


    Please register for the October 19, 2022, online open house (7:00 pm to 8:30 p.m.) by connecting with Brianna Harford at bharford@pelham.ca or via phone at 905-732-7889. This event will be hosted on the Zoom online platform and a link will be emailed out to you no later than the day of the event.


    You are also encouraged to complete the online community survey (available until October 30) that can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PelhamRCP


    We look forward to hearing from you!

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