What is the Parks and Trails Plan?
This plan will be our roadmap to improve and enhance the parks in Huron-Kinloss. We aim to create spaces that meet the needs and desires of our community today and in the future.
Why Should You Participate?
- Shape Your Community: Your input will help create parks that everyone can enjoy.
- Be Heard: This is your chance to make sure your voice is heard in decisions that affect your community.
- Make a Difference: Contributing to this project means you are helping to build a better, more enjoyable, and sustainable environment for everyone.
How can you Get Involved?
- Online Survey: Share your opinions from the comfort of your home. Complete the online survey between July 15th and August 19th. The link to the survey is below. It only takes a few minutes and your input will be invaluable.
- Community Open Houses: Join us in person to discuss ideas and talk directly with the project team. It's a great way to meet your neighbours and get involved in the community.
Join Us in Renewing Our Parks!
Open Houses
Final Presentation
Join us on September 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a hybrid presentation on the 18 park conceptual designs! These designs are based on your input and aim to address your community’s concerns and desires. In this session, the pl.ural team will walk you through each park's current state, share what we've heard so far, and unveil the proposed park designs.
Whether you prefer to join in person or online, we've got you covered.
In Person
- Ripley-Huron Community Centre Social Room
- 17 Queen St., Ripley
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Online
- Email hello@ska-plural.ca to register and receive a link to the meeting
- 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your thoughts!
Lucknow July 17th
Join us for the first of four open houses on July 17th.
Where: Lucknow Community Centre
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Drop in to share your ideas and talk to the project team.
Ripley July 31st
Join us for the second of four open houses on July 31st.
Where: Ripley-Huron Community Centre
Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Drop in to share your ideas and talk to the project team.
Point Clark August 17th
Join us for the third of four open houses on August 17th.
Where: Point Clark Community Centre
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Drop in to share your ideas and talk to the project team.
Virtual Workshop September 21st
Join us online on Saturday September 21st for our final open house. At this workshop the project team will present the conceptual plans and request feedback for what they've come up with so far.
Virtual workshop details will be added closer to the date.
Survey
The Parks and Trails survey is available now until August 19th.
If you require a paper copy of the survey please contact the Township at 519-395-2909 or drop in to the Ripley-Huron Community Centre at 17 Queen St. Ripley.
Final Presentation
On Saturday, September 21st, Huron-Kinloss hosted the Final Presentation for the Parks and Trails Plan, outlining conceptual designs for the 18 parks based on input and feedback from the community over the summer through open houses and a community survey. Our survey received an incredible 325 responses! The Community Services Department would like to sincerely thank all those who were able to contribute their voice to the future of parks and trails in Huron-Kinloss through the development of our Parks and Trails Plan.
The hybrid final presentation on September 21st was well attended with 30 in-person guests and 10 online viewers.
Please visit this link to view the final presentation for the Parks and Trails Plan: Final Presentation
Residents can still provide feedback and comments on the Parks and Trails Plan by emailing hello@ska-plural.ca
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