5.1%-20%; and 30% (3 respondents) of user groups anticipate a growth of over 25%. When asked to indicate the key factors contributing to stable or changing participation/attendance levels over the next 5 years, respondents indicated: • “increasing interest in our program/ event focus” • “population growth in the age groups we serve” • “our programs are socially interactive/ fun” Stakeholders were also invited to participate in interviews to further contribute feedback to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This forum encouraged attendees to expand on their feedback included in the user group surveys and discuss future opportunities. A range of feedback relating to programs and events was expressed, including: • Limited parking identified as a challenge to running events, especially when different sports are happening in the same time and vicinity • Teenager to 25 years old age groups identified as challenging demographics to engage in programs and activities • Basketball programs identified as a gap in current program offerings • Growing interest in tech programs, could be facilitated by the Library
• Limited ice space and indoor recreation space identified as a primary challenge for supporting growth active/ sport and non-sport related recreation • Limited recreation and sports-related opportunities for adults 20-30 years old • Some interest in growing more passive, multi-generational programs and activities for the Tillsonburg community
Town Council and Staff Interviews
Interviews with Town Council and staff were also conducted to provide further depth on current and future delivery of Tillsonburg’s programs and event offerings. A number of overarching programming goals were identified, and include providing more programs and events for families encouraging multi-generational interaction, continuing to foster positive and productive relationships with community organizations and businesses that contribute to parks and recreation, and advancing equitable and inclusive programming for persons with disabilities and seniors. A series of challenges impacting programming in Tillsonburg were also identified, including: • Challenges with availability of program instructors (hiring and retaining trained staff, e.g. lifeguards, camp counsellors) which directly impacts the ability to increase programming capacity
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Town of Tillsonburg | DRAFT Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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