Recreation Master Plan

Why We Have a Recreation Plan

The Township of Southgate Recreation Plan has been developed as a starting point to identify past, present, and future of Recreation in the township. Having no documentation on the status of recreation limits the understanding of what is available and the direction of Recreation for the community of Southgate.

Purpose of the Recreation Plans

The purpose of the Recreation Plans for Parks and Recreation is to establish goals and objectives aimed at improving services to the residents of the Township of Southgate and adjacent partner communities. The needs and priorities related to the parks and recreation services, facilities, and related programming be assessed as a Recreation Action Plan and provides a blueprint for future improvements. The program balances the needs and concerns of the public with the veracity of implementation.

Components of the Recreation Plan

The plan is divided into three (3) main components:

Component 1: Southgate Recreation Action Plan

Demographic Profile and Trends
Parks, Open Space & Trails
Recreation Facilities
Fees and Charges
Implementation Strategy
Public Consultation
Master Plan Goals
Location Specific Plans

Component 2: Southgate Recreation Management Plan

Inventories
Asset Management Values
Financial Summaries

Component 3: Southgate Programming Plan

Phase 1: Research/Background Analysis
Phase 2: Inventories (Indoor Facilities, Parks and Programs Offered)
Phase 3: Identification of Programming Priorities and Goals
Phase 4: Programming Templates
Phase 5: Marketing and Implementation Strategies