B.5 Tillsonburg RecreationMaster Plan (On-Going) The Tillsonburg Recreation Master Plan provides a comprehensive framework articulating the needs and priorities for recreation programs, facilities, culture, parks, sports fields, trails and open space. The Master Plan has been developed with ample feedback received from elected officials, Town staff, community organizations, and the general public. Results from consultations have been compared to national and provincial research, as well as local demographics, to form the strategic framework in which nearly one hundred recommendations have arisen from. These recommendations are intended to serve as a guide for Town Council, Staff and the various stakeholders of the parks, recreation and culture system to consider as Tillsonburg grows and evolves over the next twenty years. The Master Plan is intended to be a living document. It promotes ongoing communication with the community to ensure that services remain responsive, and encourages regular updating of the Master Plan in line with new demographics, market conditions, trends, etc. The following paragraphs summarize some of the key themes and findings from the Strategic Master Plan.
B.6 TillsonburgTrailsMaster Plan (2008) Tillsonburg features many opportunities for recreation. Many partners over the years have contributed to he development of various recreational facilities. A long- standing commitment to providing quality and accessible opportunities to play in our parks, sports fields and trails has contributed to the success of the trails currently maintained by the Parks and Facilities Department. Residents and visitors alike enjoy trails while exercising their minds and bodies. Its trails serve as a social meeting place while surrounded by the beautiful landscape Tillsonburg has to offer. The goal of the Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is to provide a guide for the future of our trail system whereby non- motorized, multi user trails are systematically linked in an effort to connect people and places while enjoying our beautiful town and the natural beauty of the Town’s trails. It has been identified that the creation of a Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is long overdue as our existing trails are being enjoyed year-round by various non-motorized users. Users desire a richer and more fulfilling trail experience in order to experience the entire town via trail. A plan for linking / renovation existing trails as well as constructing new trails is integral in the future short and long term planning of trails. A disadvantage of not preparing a Master Plan for trails is that their will not be a vision for the future of our town trails and the creation of vital links may be ignored or under prioritized. The Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan is designed to be a living and fluid document, subject to review and change. It simply serves as remedial direction toward a solution that best fits an evolving community and the needs of our residents.
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