Parks Forestry and Recreation Goals

Parks Forestry and Recreation is currently working on a Parks Renaissance Strategy. The summary is contained in a discussion document?.

In the discussion document, a number of Parks and Rec goals are listed:

From Our Common Grounds: Environmental Stewardship, Child and Youth Development, Lifelong Active Living. In slightly more detail:

• Creating public gathering places
• Infrastructure renewal
• Environmental/ecological education
• Support for youth
• Creating a high quality of life
• Promotion of support and recreation
• Supporting tourism and economic development
• City building and neighbourhood development
• Creating a clean and beautiful city
• Environmental/ecological sustainability
• Promotion of health and healthy living
• Celebrating diversity
• Celebrating our heritage (natural and cultural)