Parks and Recreation Master Plan

We are preparing a five-year update to the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Guided by consultation, research and analysis, the updated plan will identify priorities for recreation facilities, parkland and park amenities, and related services.

The previous Master Plan was prepared in 2016 and has reached the end of its timeframe. The Town has made significant progress in implementing this plan, such as adding program spaces and a gymnasium to the SARC (in progress), creating new sports fields and courts, establishing new trail connections, completing a User Fee Review and Access Policy, expanding program options, and much more.

We are seeking public input to help the Town create a roadmap for the next five years! The updated plan will consider ideas and suggestions from Aurora residents and stakeholders, our evolving demographics, growth patterns, and changing activity preferences. Monteith Brown Planning Consultants have been retained to assist the Town with this project.

Have Your Say! Attend an Open House on May 1!

Become a part of the conversation and make sure your voice is heard. Attend an open house on May 1, 2023 and provide your input about the Draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan.

Ideas and suggestions for enhancing parks and recreation services and facilities were recently sought from Aurora residents and community organizations through surveys, workshops, and other consultation events. Based on this input, a Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan has been prepared and is now available for review.

Residents are invited to attend an open house session to learn more about the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan and provide feedback.

DATE: Monday, May 1, 2023

TIME: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

LOCATION: Aurora Family Leisure Complex (135 Industrial Parkway North), UCMAS Program Room

We are interested in hearing:

• What you like most about the Draft Master Plan?

• Is there anything missing from the Draft Master Plan?

• Is there anything that you would like to see changed?

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.

Feedback can also be emailed to John Firman, Manager of Business Support at jfirman@aurora.ca and/or Steve Langlois, Consultant Team Lead at slanglois@mbpc.ca no later than May 3, 2023.

The final Parks and Recreation Master Plan is scheduled to be presented to Town of Aurora General Committee on June 6, 2023.