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HALDIMAND COUNTY
STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN FOR
LEISURE SERVICES & FACILITIES
May 2006
APPENDICES
A
B
C
D
Household Survey Results
Stakeholder Group Survey Response Summaries
Park Inventory
Park Mapping
APPENDIX A: HOUSEHOLD SURVEY RESULTS
Appendix A - Household Survey Results
1. In the past year, have you or anyone in your household participated in any of the following activities?
Yes
No
Don't Know
%
#
1
0%
0
0%
1
0%
1
0%
1
0%
Total
%
#
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
#
329
320
213
182
163
%
86%
83%
55%
47%
42%
#
54
64
170
201
220
%
14%
17%
44%
52%
57%
120
31%
261
68%
3
1%
384
100%
Ice Hockey or Figure Skating
98
26%
284
74%
2
1%
384
100%
In-line Skating/ Rollerblading
96
25%
285
74%
3
1%
384
100%
Running or Jogging
88
23%
295
77%
1
0%
384
100%
Attended Festivals or Fairs
Walking for Leisure
Cycling
Swimming
Golfing
Aerobics, Fitness or Weight
Training
Visual Arts (painting, crafts,
hobbies)
Performing Arts (dance, music,
Soccer
Softball or Baseball
Basketball
Skateboarding
Tennis
87
23%
295
77%
2
1%
384
100%
79
78
70
61
53
25
21%
20%
18%
16%
14%
7%
304
304
310
321
328
358
79%
79%
81%
84%
85%
93%
1
2
4
2
3
1
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
384
384
384
384
384
384
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Other Activity
Gardening
Boating
Cards
Fishing
Dance
Lawn Bowling
Church Activities
Curling
Gymnastics
Horseback Riding
Library Activities
Volleyball
#
6
5
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Other Activity
ATV
Badminton
Football
Lacrosse
Lions Club
Martial Arts
Mini Golf
Paintball
Racquetball
Reading
Snowmobiling
Special Olympics
#
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2a. Generally, what proportion of your household's leisure needs are met within Haldimand County?
All
Most
About Half
Some
None
Don't Know
Total
#
224
92
29
22
14
3
384
%
58%
24%
8%
6%
4%
1%
100%
Haldimand County - Strategic Master Plan for Leisure Services and Facilities
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2b. What recreational activities do you or members of your household participate in outside of Haldimand County?
Swimming (unspecified)
Indoor Swimming
Golf
Fitness/Aerobics/Weights
Hockey
Biking
Walking
Theatre/Movies
Basketball
Fairs/Festivals
Soccer
Camping
Boating
Lawn Bowling
Dance
Fishing
Hiking
Rollerblading
Visual Arts
Baseball
Martial Arts
Motor Sports
Total
#
% of
sample
45
29
16
12
12
11
10
9
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
12%
8%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Skating/Figure
Skiing
Beach
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Music/Live Entertainment
Shopping
Snowmobiling
Travel/Bus Trips
Volleyball
Canoeing
Curling
Fencing
Football
Gambling
Indoor Winter Activities
Paragliding
Rock Climbing
Tobogganing
Tennis
Waterskiing
#
% of
sample
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2c. WHY does your household use parks or facilities outside of Haldimand County?
Facility/Program is not available
in Haldimand
Quality of facility/program is
superior
Closer to work or school
Facility/Program not available in
Haldimand at the preferred time
Closer to other activities or
shopping
Don't Know
Tournaments/Special Events
Less Expensive
Other
Total
#
% of
sample
100
26%
13
3%
9
2%
5
1%
4
1%
4
2
0
18
155
1%
1%
0%
5%
Other Reasons
#
Variety or travel interests
At cottage or campground
Friends or Family
Coaching league makes
Easier access
12
3
3
1
1
3a. Are you and members of your household able to participate in recreational activities as often as you would like?
Yes
No
Don't Know
Total
#
231
151
2
384
%
60%
39%
1%
100%
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3b. If NO: Why not?
#
% of
sample
Lack of personal time / too busy
78
20%
Health problems / disability / age
32
8%
Lack of desired facilities
Lack of transportation / facility
too far away
Lack of desired programs
Lack of information / unaware of
opportunities
22
6%
10
3%
8
2%
4
1%
Lack of money/ too expensive
3
1%
2
1%
4
163
1%
42%
Program not offered at
convenient time
Other
Total
Other Reasons
Lack of access to school gyms
Lazy
Like to Stay at home
Single
#
1
1
1
1
4a. Keeping in mind that new facilities are primarily paid for by municipal dollars, are any of the following additional
facilities needed in Haldimand County in order to meet your household's needs?
4b. If YES to more than two facilities: Which TWO do you feel are needed the most?
Yes
No
Don't Know
#
%
9
2%
5
1%
5
1%
16
4%
31
8%
8
2%
10
3%
Total
%
#
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
384
100%
Top Priorities
%
#
202
53%
75
20%
66
17%
51
13%
46
12%
42
11%
38
10%
#
297
263
232
158
181
84
152
%
77%
68%
60%
41%
47%
22%
40%
#
78
116
147
210
172
292
222
%
20%
30%
38%
55%
45%
76%
58%
178
46%
182
47%
24
6%
384
100%
35
9%
196
51%
178
46%
10
3%
384
100%
30
8%
Indoor Pool
Nature Trails
Paved Trails
Youth Centre
Seniors' Centre
Arena
Community Centre
Children's Spray Pad or Water
Play Area
Parkland/Open Space
Arts Centre (theatre, gallery,
studio, etc)
Gymnasium Space
Playground Equipment
Golf Course
Outdoor Basketball Court
Outdoor Soccer Fields
152
40%
210
55%
22
6%
384
100%
27
7%
124
141
43
114
65
32%
37%
11%
30%
17%
237
222
325
244
302
62%
58%
85%
64%
79%
23
21
16
26
17
6%
5%
4%
7%
4%
384
384
384
384
384
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
14
14
8
7
7
4%
4%
2%
2%
2%
Baseball or Softball Diamonds
50
13%
308
80%
26
7%
384
100%
6
2%
Tennis Courts
Skateboard Park
62
84
16%
22%
296
282
77%
73%
26
18
7%
5%
384
384
100%
100%
5
5
1%
1%
Other (specify)
Fitness Facility/YMCA
Multipurpose facility
Bowling Alley
Camping
Curling Rink
Paintball Arena
#
4
2
1
1
1
1
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5a. Are the waterfront parks in Haldimand County adequate to meet the needs of your household?
Yes
No
Don't Know
Total
#
236
108
40
384
%
61%
28%
10%
100%
5b. If NO: How can waterfront parks be improved?
Clean Up/Maintenance
More Needed/Too Far Away
Washrooms
Develop/Longer Trails
Accessibility/Longer Hours
Advertising/Don't Know Where
They Are
More Playground Equipment
Boat Access/Ramps
Park Facilities/Picnic Tables
Pools/Indoor Pools
Safety/Too Much Vandalism
More Parking/Paved Roads
#
% of
sample
#
% of
sample
33
32
11
9
8
9%
8%
3%
2%
2%
Upgrade/Improve
Don't Know
More Sand
Parks Natural Space
More Activities Needed
3
2
2
2
1
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
7
2%
Don't Sell Parkland for Buildings
1
0%
7
5
4
4
4
3
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Food Services
Looout Areas
Public Fire Pits
Signs Describing Wildlife
Winter Activities
1
1
1
1
1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6. Overall, how would you rate the recreational and leisure opportunities in Haldimand County for the following age
groups? Please rate them using either 'excellent', 'good', 'fair', or 'poor'.
Pre-school (0-4yrs)
Children (5-12)
Youth/Teens(13-18)
Adults (19-54)
Seniors (55+ yrs)
Excellent
#
%
24
6%
23
6%
4
1%
17
4%
16
4%
Good
#
%
82
21%
145
38%
81
21%
129
34%
86
22%
Fair
#
65
82
84
104
70
%
17%
21%
22%
27%
18%
Poor
#
%
39
10%
29
8%
108
28%
56
15%
64
17%
Don't Know
#
%
174
45%
105
27%
107
28%
78
20%
148
39%
Total
#
%
384 100%
384 100%
384 100%
384 100%
384 100%
7a. Are there any leisure programs that you or members of your household would like to see offered in the County that are
not currently available?
Yes
No
Don't Know
Total
#
166
179
39
384
%
43%
47%
10%
100%
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7b. If YES: What programs would you like to see offered?
Indoor Swimming
Rec. Centre With Pool
Fitness/Exercise Classes
Swimming Pool/Programs
Arts/Crafts Classes
Senior Programs
Aquafit and water aerobics
Youth Programs
Computer Training Classes
Lacrosse
Public Gym
Rec. Centre
Teen Programs
Volleyball
Adult Programs
Baseball
Basketball league
Canoe or Kayak
Card Games
Child Programs
Community Centre
Day/Sport Camps
Hockey
Language Programs
Mom and Tot Programs
Soccer Programs
#
% of
sample
36
31
12
11
10
9
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9%
8%
3%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
Theatre
Transportation For Seniors
Arena
Badminton
Bike Paths Along The River
Curling
Dance Classes
Lawn Bowling
Motor Cycle/Race Car Track
Skateboard Programs
Yoga
Afternoon Activities
Billiards
Bingo
Festivals
Horse Trails
Indoor Winter Activities
Leash Free Zone
Library Programs
Night Classes
Organized Sports
Playground
Racquetball
Rock Climbing
Ski Club
Tai Chi
#
% of
sample
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
8a. Are the County's leisure programs affordable?
Yes
No
Don't Know
Total
#
273
31
80
384
%
71%
8%
21%
100%
8b. If NO: What programs are not affordable to your household?
Hockey
Soccer/Minor Soccer
Park Facilities
Figure Skating
Baseball/Minor Baseball
Child/Youth Programs
Ice and Arena Renting Time
Arts Programs
Basketball
Big families
Everything
Fitness
Swimming
Tai Kwan Do
#
% of
sample
17
5
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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9. What are the best ways for the County to inform you about leisure programs and activities in the area?
#
Newspapers
The County's Leisure Guide
Direct Mailings to your home
School Flyers
County Website
Radio or Television
Word of Mouth
Bulletin Boards
Other
Don't Know
Total
243
100
100
28
21
19
8
5
21
10
555
% of
sample
63%
26%
26%
7%
5%
5%
2%
1%
5%
3%
Other Ways
Flyers
E-mail
Advertising
Newsletter
Phone Calls
"Seniors Support" Newsletter
Tourism/Info booth
#
7
5
3
2
2
1
1
10. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 5 means VERY IMPORTANT and 1 means NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL, in your opinion, how
important is it that the following are available within Haldimand County?
a) Arts and Cultural Programs
1 (Not Important At All)
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
#
38
37
123
94
87
5
384
3.36
%
10%
10%
32%
24%
23%
1%
100%
#
6
23
65
128
160
2
384
4.06
%
2%
6%
17%
33%
42%
1%
100%
b) Festivals and Fairs
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
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c) Youth Sports Programs
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
#
6
19
36
108
205
10
384
4.19
%
2%
5%
9%
28%
53%
3%
100%
#
8
22
70
150
123
11
384
3.85
%
2%
6%
18%
39%
32%
3%
100%
d) Adult Sports Programs
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
e) Outdoor Swimming Opportunities
#
26
2
30
3
88
4
93
5 (Very Important)
138
Don't Know
9
384
Total
3.68
Average
%
7%
8%
23%
24%
36%
2%
100%
f) Summer Day Programs
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
#
17
19
58
113
151
26
384
3.74
%
4%
5%
15%
29%
39%
7%
100%
#
23
30
86
106
111
28
384
3.44
%
6%
8%
22%
28%
29%
7%
100%
g) Opportunities for Elite Athletes
2
3
4
5 (Very Important)
Don't Know
Total
Average
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h) Tournaments and sporting events intended to attract out-of-town participants
#
%
14
4%
2
27
7%
3
81
21%
4
125
33%
5 (Very Important)
125
33%
Don't Know
12
3%
384
100%
Total
3.74
Average
11. Please indicate whether you "strongly agree", "agree", "disagree" or "strongly disagree" with the following
statements?
a) There are sufficient parks in Haldimand County to suit the needs of your household
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
40
10%
Agree (2)
245
64%
Don't Know/No Opinion (0)
19
5%
Disagree (3)
71
18%
Strongly Disagree (4)
9
2%
384
100%
Total
2.03
Average
b) The County should place a high priority on developing a connected trail network throughout Haldimand.
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
113
29%
Agree (2)
177
46%
20
5%
Disagree (3)
68
18%
6
2%
384
100%
Total
1.81
Average
c) Parks and Leisure services and facilities should be a high priority for County Council
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
85
22%
Agree (2)
211
55%
16
4%
Disagree (3)
69
18%
3
1%
384
100%
Total
1.89
Average
d) Children's leisure programs should have priority over Adult programs
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
96
25%
Agree (2)
189
49%
21
5%
Disagree (3)
72
19%
6
2%
384
100%
Total
1.86
Average
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e) In order to build new leisure facilities, residents should help fundraise for them
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
41
11%
Agree (2)
292
76%
11
3%
Disagree (3)
34
9%
6
2%
384
100%
Total
1.96
Average
f) Property taxes should be increased to pay for new or improved parks and leisure facilities
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
13
3%
Agree (2)
129
34%
22
6%
Disagree (3)
141
37%
79
21%
384
100%
Total
2.63
Average
g) It is reasonable for the County to rely on volunteers and non-profit community groups to provide leisure programs
#
%
Strongly Agree (1)
28
7%
Agree (2)
219
57%
14
4%
Disagree (3)
110
29%
13
3%
384
100%
Total
2.21
Average
12. Please indicate the number of persons within your household that fall into the following age categories.
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 or more people
Total
#
38
141
48
105
28
12
12
384
Average per Household
3.09
%
10%
37%
13%
27%
7%
3%
3%
100%
2001 Census Data
2.62
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13. How many people, including yourself, live in your household?
Under 5 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 34 years
35 to 54 years
55 and over
Total
Total Persons
#
%
75
6%
97
8%
17%
107
9%
105
9%
179
15%
46%
372
31%
253
21%
1,188 100%
2001 Census Data
%
5%
15%
7%
54%
19%
100%
14. In what year were you born?
1929 or earlier
1930 to 1939
1940 to 1949
1950 to 1959
1960 to 1969
1970 or later
Total
No Response
Average
#
24
25
70
66
89
77
351
33
1956
%
7%
7%
20%
19%
25%
22%
100%
15. Which community do you live in or closest to?
Caledonia
Dunnville
Hagersville
Cayuga
Selkirk / Fisherville
Jarvis / Townsend
Rural Area
Other
Total
#
130
99
39
35
32
27
19
3
384
%
34%
26%
10%
9%
8%
7%
5%
1%
100%
16. What is your household's total annual income before taxes? Is it...
Under $20,000
#
18
%
8%
Between $20,000 and $40,000
54
23%
Between $40,000 and $60,000
49
21%
Between $60,000 and $80,000
57
24%
Between $80,000 and $100,000
28
12%
Over $100,000
Total
No Response/ Don't Know
28
234
150
12%
100%
#
118
266
384
%
31%
69%
100%
17. Gender
Male
Female
Total
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APPENDIX B: STAKEHOLDER GROUP SURVEY RESPONSE SUMMARIES
Appendix B – Stakeholder Group Survey Response Summaries
Soccer
Haldimand Youth Soccer
This group offers soccer for those aged between 4 and 18 years primarily in the
Caledonia area. The also offer coaching and referee clinics – there are approximately
100-120 coaches in Caledonia alone. The club maintains all of the parks that it uses.
Participants in Caledonia
Total Participants (Haldimand County)
2003
750
1800
2004
800
1900
The group plans to expand its programming and membership because of the growing
population of the Town. They use 5 full size fields and 8 mini fields and they require
additional fields and a field house in order to grow. The club’s most pressing concern is
a lack of a field house with washrooms due to the changing number of participants and
their remote location. They use the thirteen fields at Caledonia Soccer Complex but state
that there is no field house with proper washroom facilities. They also have a partnership
agreement with MP Secondary School to use its field as the soccer club developed the
field. They also have a partnership with the County.
The group indicates that they are able to maintain the current park but they need
assistance with development. They do not feel as though they receive adequate support,
as they are petitioning the County for financial assistance for the field house. Also, they
currently receive $2,000 annually for the maintenance of the park but they spend $8,000
to $10,000 and thus need additional funding. The club would prefer to see parks,
facilities and services dispersed throughout the County as they would like to see an
increase in the number of fields. They suggest developing the property adjacent to the
Complex to accommodate future participant numbers. The Complex requires additional
funding from the County to complete it and the club is prepared to partner with the
County to see it completed.
Hockey
Big 4 Hockey League
This adult hockey league has six teams representing roughly 90 players aged 34 and
over, which has been consistent over the past three years. The league plans to remain a
six team league and has no plans to expand. They use the Cayuga Arena where they
report no deficiencies and state that cost of use and hours of availability are excellent,
even when compared to similar facilities in other municipalities. They do not feel,
however, as though the Town’s current for allocating/scheduling space or time works
well because they observe quite a bit of ice time that is not used and yet they have been
denied extra hours for another league.
The league’s most pressing concern is being able to maintain current ice availability with
reasonable ice rates. The league would rather see parks, facilities and services
concentrated in a few areas of the County although they state that they do not need
additional facilities over the next ten years.
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Caledonia Corvair Junior C Hockey Club
This is a competitive level hockey environment for players who have completed the
minor hockey system in Haldimand. They have had between 22 and 25 players over the
last three years along with 10 board members. The 22 current players are aged between
15 and 21 years old while the board members are between 21 and 60 years. The group
plans to expand in the future as they hope to provide an opportunity in the future for
summer hockey training. They currently use the Haldimand County Community Centre
which they rate as being good in terms of overall adequacy. They state that the quality of
staff and the customer service/municipal assistance is simply average.
The club feels as though the current method of allocating space works well, but they
state that they are not able to attract enough volunteers because the organization does
not attract community support and they cannot understand why. They are no able to
raise enough money to support their operations as they do not charge a registration fee,
therefore all funds come through sponsorship and donations. They do not feel as they
receive adequate municipal support and think that reduced cost for ice time or a minor
hockey subsidy would be helpful. Their most pressing concern is money and recruitment
of quality local support. They would prefer to see facilities that are dispersed throughout
the County at more, but smaller sites. The club does not need additional facilities to
meet its needs over the next ten years. They have a partnership with Caledonia Minor
Hockey and possibly the Hagersville Hawks Junior D team.
They state that the junior hockey program in their community has suffered as of late for a
number of reasons. While this survey does not address these issues, the overall plan
could address the need for more community support and volunteers.
Caledonia Men’s Recreation League
The Recreation League has had 80 members over the past three years aged 19 years
and up. They plan to increase the scope of their membership as the growing population
of Caledonia has led to lots of interest in the league. They play at Caledonia Arena
where they report inadequate showers as the only deficiency in an otherwise good
arena. This league feels as though parks and facilities should be dispersed throughout
the County although they do not feel as any additional facilities are needed in the next
ten years.
Cayuga & District Minor Hockey Association
The league offers minor hockey programs for children aged 4 to 21 years old, including
beginner programs, house league and representative hockey. Their participation has
been stable over the last three years and they do not plan to expand in the future.
Total Participants
2002
250
2003
250
2004
250
Currently they use Cayuga Memorial Arena which they note has a number of
deficiencies including lack of proper dressing rooms, the ice surface is too small and
there is a lack of proper seating. They feel that the facility is average overall and state
that crowding and the comparison to similar facilities in other municipalities is extremely
poor. They also think that the customer service and municipal assistance is poor, while
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maintenance and cleanliness and cost of use are average. They feel as though the
Town’s method of allocating time is working well and while they attract enough
volunteers, it takes some effort every year to find new ones to replace the ones that are
leaving. The league is not able to raise enough money to cover its costs and it would be
easier if they were able to enter into a profit sharing agreement with Haldimand County
for board ads and other signage in the arena.
They feel as though the County or Town should be providing them with assistance with
volunteer recruitment and training, more financial support through advertising in the
arena, providing better lighting along the entrances to the building as it is dark and icy.
They would like to see facilities that are dispersed throughout the County and feel as
though they need a new arena that would make residents proud to have teams visiting
from outside of Haldimand County. Instead they receive numerous complaints about the
size of the ice and the improper seating. They feel as though the new arena should be
located in Cayuga or just outside.
Cayuga Men’s Rec. League
The league has seven teams with about 120 players in total coming from Cayuga and
surrounding areas such as Selkirk and Fisherville. They use the Cayuga Arena which
they report as being adequate but in need of improvements as it is run down. Their most
pressing concern is how long the arena will be around as its useful life can only be
extended for a limited time. They state that a new arena will be needed at some point in
the future, likely in the next ten years and they would like to see the new arena stay in
Cayuga so that people would not have to drive to Dunnville or Caledonia to play. The
representative also indicated that he would like to see more summer programs at the
County’s arenas, especially targeted to children.
Dunnville Industrial League
The Industrial League’s participation has remained stable over the past three years and
they do not plan on expanding in the future. It primarily serves 20-45 year olds in the
Dunnville area.
Total Participants
2002
150
2003
150
2004
150
They use Dunnville Arena which they report as having poor ice conditions and
inadequate availability of ice time. They rate the facility as being average overall and
indicate that the customer service/municipal assistance is poor. The league is undecided
on if the current method of scheduling ice time works well. Their most pressing concern
is the ability to keep their block of ice time due to the increasing demand and the ever
increasing cost of the ice time. They would prefer to see facilities and parks dispersed
over the County and state that they need more ice time in Dunnville for all user groups.
They have been in operation independently for over 35 years and wish to remain that
way.
Dunnville Minor Hockey
This group has seen its levels modestly fluctuate in the past three years. Their primary
users are aged from 3 years to 20 years old and serve those primarily living in the
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boundaries of the old Town of Dunnville. The group plans to expand in the future as they
are seeing their membership growing slowly with the Town’s growth. They would like to
be able to offer more to their members in terms of off-ice development, even at the
family level.
Total Participants
2002
280
2003
290
2004
282
They currently use Dunnville Memorial Arena and note that the dressing rooms, office
and administrative space, the lobby and entrance are far too small. Sometimes demand
on their single pad is very restricting, which will get worse if they grow. They rate the
overall adequacy of the facility as being very good but they feel as though customer
service/municipal assistance and crowding issues are average. The group would like to
have more access to off-ice facilities such as gyms, etc. The current joint-use agreement
with the School Board does not work for them. In terms of the Town allocating space,
they feel as though the current policies work well but sometimes the application of those
policies are too restrictive as there is no room/allowance for common sense to be
applied. The group’s most pressing concern is the confirmation of future of existing
arena and its location today and in the future. If it is staying, the group states a design is
needed for twinning it now as there are deficiencies that should be resolved today.
The group is able to attract enough volunteers (but acknowledge that there can never be
too many) and they are able to raise enough money to support themselves. They state
that they need better access to facilities since the joint-use agreement is not satisfying
their needs and they need improved physical access to their arena. They suggest that
there be an improved contract/accounting process as well. They would prefer to see
facilities that are dispersed throughout the county and expressed this during the
transition phase. They state that additional ice will be needed in the next ten years in
Dunnville, as will off-ice training facilities, additional dressing rooms and a larger minor
hockey office in order to meet the needs resulting from the projected growth in town.
These facilities should be located in areas that need them, close to the population base
that uses them. They group has built strong partnerships with other user groups of
Dunnville Arena and with those communities to the north (Smithville) and east
(Wainfleet/Port Colborne). It was these partnerships which helped the group through the
last strike.
Hagersville Minor Hockey Association
The league offers hockey and ringette for those aged 4 to 20 years in Hagersville, Jarvis,
Selkirk, Fisherville and Nanticoke. They have between 300 and 400 members in the last
three years and have no plans of expanding. They currently use Hagersville Arena which
has a lack of a working arrangement with the Bookings Departments. They feel as
though the facility is average but feel as though customer service and municipal
assistance is poor. The only good things the league rates are the
maintenance/cleanliness and the location, however, almost everything else is rated as
average.
They do not feel as though the current method of scheduling time works well and
suggest that the Town allow bookings at facilities with facility staff. They state that they
are not able to attract enough volunteers as they could use more coaches and
administrative jobs which are hard to fill. They feel as though they receive adequate
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support on a municipal level but their most pressing concerns are finding adequate
insurance and they lack the ability to easily book ice during non-business hours. They
are volunteers who work 8am-4pm during the week and Haldimand County Recreation is
closed when they need them for support. They would prefer to see parks and facilities
that are dispersed throughout the County but themselves do not require an additional
facility in the next ten years. They currently partner with the Lions Club and other user
groups.
Ice User Groups (Non-Hockey)
Caledonia Skating Club
Established in 1962, the Caledonia Skating Club has increased its 2004 membership
from the past two years. They provide a range of skating activities including CanSkate,
CanPowerskate, Adultskate and Synchronized Skating to name a few. The club serves
all of Haldimand County and the surrounding area and primarily cater to 3 to 18 year
olds, although there are some adults who are learning to skate better.
Total Participants
2002
225
2003
225
2004
325
The club uses the HCCC which they report the deficiencies in the access for portable
stereos and the intercom which is inconvenient for the coaches and skaters using the
Almas Pad. They also state that there is inadequate lighting and poor access to ice for
special events such as competitions, carnivals, etc in the Clark Pad. They state that this
pad is geared towards hockey and ringette teams. They rate the overall adequacy of the
HCCC as being average and have issues with the cost of use which they state as being
very poor. They also indicate that the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility is poor
to average.
They indicate that the County’s current method for allocating space or time at the facility
is working well but the club would prefer it done earlier in order to hold registrations
sooner. They are not able to attract enough volunteers because unlike sports such as
hockey and soccer where kids generally play for several years, the majority of their
students are only with them for one or two years and they move on to hockey or ringette.
As a result, it is had for the club to get parents involved. The club also indicates that they
are unable to raise enough money to cover their operations because ice fees, especially
for spring and summer than in Hamilton. It is also difficult to get volunteers or support
from the skaters families for fundraising. The club’s most pressing concern is that they
have a few great volunteers who are overworked and burned out, especially now that
they run their programs year round and have increased their membership substantially.
The club would prefer to see smaller parks and facilities that are dispersed throughout
the County although they do not require additional facilities themselves in the next ten
years. The club indicates that they are willing to consider partnerships with other ice
groups using the HCCC.
Caledonia Ringette Association
The group has experienced rising membership over the past three years. They serve the
ages of 5 to 14 years in Caledonia, Cayuga and Dunnville. Base on their increasing
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membership, they foresee that their membership will continue to rise in the future. They
currently use the Haldimand County Community Centre and report no deficiencies
although they rate the maintenance and cleanliness as being average.
Total Participants
2002
87
2003
90
2004
100
They feel as though the Town’s method of allocating space and time is working well,
they are able to attract volunteers as parents help the organization and they are able to
raise enough money to support their programs through registration and fundraising. The
group also feels as though they receive enough municipal support. Their most pressing
concern is that minor hockey is blocking the entrance to arena to make people pay.
Their organization does not charge but must go through the gate every time they enter
the arena. The group would prefer to see parks and facilities dispersed throughout the
County although they do not need an additional facility in the next ten years. They do
feel that Cayuga and Dunnville Arenas need to be addressed.
Cayuga Curling Club
From October to March the club organizes curling on Friday nights with 3 draws. Serving
all of Haldimand County, they have participants aged from 16 to 65 years. They have
seen a decrease in participation in the past year and do not plan to expand unless they
can retain memberships. Their most pressing concern is retaining and attracting
membership.
Total Players
Total Spares
Total Participants
2002
96
24
120
2003
96
24
120
2004
80
20
100
They use Cayuga Arena but report problems with consistent ice conditions. The overall
adequacy is rated as average, along with cost of use and quality of staff. They feel that
the Town’s method of allocating space and time works well but they cannot attract
enough volunteers and have to delegate internally to get help. They are able to raise
enough money to support their operations due in part to the Town putting them in the
Leisure Guide and on the website. They would prefer to have parks and facilities
dispersed throughout the County and they feel that they require additional services in the
next ten years to meet their needs. They worked out issues with heat in the Metcalfe Hall
but the ice this year was very inconsistent even though they hired an icemaker to come
train the employees. They need such services to retain their members and state that
Cayuga Arena be upgraded. They are unsure of what group they can partner with, if any.
The club states that arena staff have their own issues with work allocation but the head
of Leisure Services has been available and very helpful.
Cayuga Skating Club
The Cayuga Skating Club has seen a tremendous decrease in its membership recently
with only 28 skaters, down from 100 in 2002. They state that the decreasing
membership is primarily the factor of women’s hockey growing in popularity and the new
construction of the twin pad at the HCCC. Another issue associated with the decreasing
membership is that there is a shortage of coaches and therefore, the children cannot
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advance to higher levels and pursue activities elsewhere. Although many of the senior
skaters volunteer their time to teach, the club’s most pressing concern remains finding
qualified instructors so that parents and children are encouraged to see the skaters
advancing to more competitive levels. The Skating Club currently is scheduled during
non-prime hours, starting at 4pm once children are out of school.
The club states that a new arena is needed as the current Cayuga Area has poor quality
amenities such as washrooms, dressing rooms and seating issues. They think that a
new arena should be located in or around Cayuga so that it can still be accessed by its
members from York, Fisherville and Selkirk.
Dunnville Figure Skating Club
The club offers learn to skate, junior skating and private skating primarily to those aged
between 3 and 17 years. The have seen a substantial decrease in membership over the
past three years and as a result are unsure if they may be required to reduce their
programming. The low enrollment and their existing ice debt owed to the County are
their most pressing concerns.
Total Participants
2002
125
2003
100
2004
85
The club uses Dunnville Arena and reports no problems with it. The club does rate the
cost to use the arena as being poor but rate its overall adequacy as being good. They
are not able to attract volunteers which has been an ongoing problem as a few parents
do most of the work. They also are not able raise enough money as their existing ice
debt has been reduced drastically over the past year. The club does not feel as though
they receive adequate support from the County/Town as the cost of ice and lower
participant numbers requires the club to fundraise year-round to cover ice fees. The club
would prefer to see facilities that are dispersed throughout the County in smaller sites
although they do not require additional facilities in the next ten years.
If their participation numbers continue to fall, partnering with a local figure skating club
could be necessary (Cayuga/Wainfleet) which would be unfortunate for the club. They
state that times have changed and many parents are placing their children into Tykes
Learning Skills rather than the CanSkate program which hurts the club. They
acknowledge that the club will have to adjust to changes and react accordingly or adjust
their ice usage.
Erie Broomball League
The league was established in 1970 and has seen a modest reduction in participation
since 2002, which is their biggest concern. They have members ranging from 16 to 45
years of age.
Total Participants
2002
50
2003
40
2004
40
They use Hagersville Arena which they report as needing repairs for the showers. They
feel that the cost of use and hours of availability are average and rate the overall
adequacy as being good. They feel as though they do not receive adequate support
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from the County of Town as they need additional funding that could go towards reducing
rates. They would prefer to see concentrated facilities although they do not need any
additional facilities in the next ten years. They would like to develop more of an
awareness of the sport of broomball.
Hagersville Figure Skating Club
Serving Haldimand County the club has seen a decline in membership in the past three
years. They offer CanSkate, Power skate and figure skating programs to those primarily
aged between 3 and 18 years. They are always looking to expand membership by
providing excellent programs but their most pressing concern is losing members due to
rising costs.
Total Participants
2002
200
2003
150
2004
150
They use Hagersville Arena and note that it was colder this year in comparison to the
past. The dressing rooms are occasionally dirty as well although maintenance and
cleanliness was identified as being average. Also rated as average was customer
service/municipal assistance and the facility in comparison to similar ones in other areas.
The club rates the facility as being good overall. The club has had trouble attracting
volunteers for executive positions and they are not able to support themselves as well as
they want to. A large amount of fundraising is necessary to keep their fees reasonable,
which becomes more difficult as fees from the Town continue to increase. They do not
feel as though they receive adequate municipal support as ice fees are constantly rising
to a point that has made skating too expensive for average families. The club would
prefer to see facilities dispersed throughout Haldimand County but do not need an
additional facility for themselves in the next ten years.
Haldimand Ladies Ringette
The Haldimand Ladies Ringette group has seen its membership fluctuate over the past
three years. They serve adults from 20-50 years of age all throughout Haldimand County
by organizing ringette in the County and inviting teams from other municipalities to play
against them as well. The group also attends a few tournaments each season and
attend an adult regional championship where teams from across the province play off in
appropriate levels of calibre. They have talked about expanding into a mini league with
older teen players and would start with 4 teams locally to play each other. From that,
tournament teams could be formed
Total Participants
2002
24
2003
35
2004
30
They currently use Hagersville Arena and state that ice time is a concern as their time up
until the 2004-05 season was Sunday night from 9:30 to 10:30pm. This was not good for
inviting teams to play and made it difficult for some players to get up for work the next
day. Other than that, the club rates the arena as being good overall. They feel as though
the Town’s current method of allocating time is good as a result of the new ice pads at
the HCCC which allowed more ice-time to be better allocated to adult teams in better
time slots.
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They sate that they are not able to attract enough volunteers because everybody wants
to come and play but nobody wants to make phone calls or organize, etc. The club’s
most pressing concern is the organizing element. Some ladies would like to play more
games but it requires a great deal of work and their volunteers are limited. They mention
that they are able to raise enough money and they pay for everything themselves and
have discussed fundraising opportunities for this year. They state that they receive
adequate support from the County.
This group would prefer to see parks and facilities that are dispersed throughout the
County and state that they need additional facilities over the next ten years in order to
have access to more prime-time hours (such as Monday 8pm). This would lead them to
better be able to schedule and entice players to come out. They think that it would be a
good idea to designate one arena as an adult one to accommodate adult teams in better
hours. They are willing to consider partnerships and hope that there are people that are
willing to organize leagues through an adult recreational committee or something similar.
They state that it would be great to have a team in each community to play against (e.g.
Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, Six Nations, etc.) and keep it non-competitive. Those
desiring a competitive level could play in the tournaments. The representative indicates
that she would be more than interested in being a part of an overall group that ran sports
in the County.
Baseball
Caledonia Minor Hardball Association
Established in 1992, the Association offers a range of baseball activities for virtually all
age groups in the County. They have a partnership with Ladies Baseball, Mixed Leagues
and the CUSA. They have seen a large increase in participants after 2003 when they
started up individual men’s and women’s leagues.
Youth
Men’s
Women’s
Mix Leagues
Total Registrants
2002
150
0
0
160
310
2003
140
200
120
280
740
2004
120
200
240
320
880
The Association has plans to increase the scope of its programming by developing
baseball for handicapped users in Town. They currently use Edinburgh Square ball
diamond and they own the 16.3 acre Henning Park in Caledonia which has six baseball
diamonds. They rate most aspects of their facilities as being excellent, with the
exception that they rate issues related to crowding as being average and they feel that
customer service/municipal assistance is simply good. They feel that better
communication with the Town is needed to understand what is going on at their park and
to help where possible. They would prefer to see parks and services concentrated at
fewer sites although they do not feel as though they need any additional facilities. The
Association states that it would be helpful to their future plans if the Town were to offer
use of equipment at cost.
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Dunnville Girls Minor Fastball
This league has 120 registrants in four different age groups ranging from 5 to 19 years of
age. They do not have any plans to expand, however, this is the first year that they have
accepted boys and with any luck, this segment will grow. They use Kinsmen Park and
Fairview Public School which they state needs to be maintained more often.
The league suggests that there is a need for a consolidated facility with four or more
playing fields to allow parents to be in the same location for multiple games; they identify
a consolidated facility as their most pressing need and state that they need such a
facility in the next ten years. However, they also state that they would prefer to see
parks, facilities and services dispersed throughout the County in more sites but smaller
facilities.
Fisherville Minor Sports
The Fisherville Minor Sports is part of the Haldimand Erie League, which is a youth
fastball league that plays at Fisherville Lions Park. Participation has remained stable at
around 150 players aged between 4 and 22 years. FMS reports that their primary
concern is receiving funding from the County, for maintenance and unforeseen capital
upgrades and expenditures. They indicate that they find working with the County to be a
good overall experience but would appreciate more financial support if it was given.
They are responsible for the maintenance of their facility in Fisherville. FMS indicates
that its needs are being met and that it does not need another facility in the next ten
years, despite the fact that the diamonds are well utilized every day of the week.
Fisherville Park Operating Committee
There are 12 members that currently make up the committee, up from 9 members in
2002. They oversee the running of the baseball diamonds, batting cage, booth and
playground equipment and the hockey rink. They have no plans to expand their
membership as all three diamonds are booked up throughout the summer and there are
22 baseball teams using this park. The only problems identified for Fisherville
Community Lions Park is finding funds to keep the park running. They feel that the park
is excellent overall but feel that the customer service and municipal assistance is just
average. The Town does not allocate or schedule use of this field as the Parks
Committee do the ball scheduling. They are able to attract enough volunteers when they
schedule clean-up and repairs and are constantly surprised to see the turnout.
The most pressing concern is raising enough money to keep the ball park running. The
Committee does not feel as though they are able to raise enough money as every year
they have a ball tournament to raise funds and every year their expenses increase. The
fundraiser contributes 25% of the monies needed. They do not feel as though they
receive enough municipal support and state that money is always needed. They are
grateful for the help that they do receive from the County. They state that they do not
require any new facilities in the next ten years and they partner with the Fisherville Lions
Club and the Fisherville Minor Sports to operate this park. They are very proud of this
park and everyone in the community helps in some way.
Jarvis Lions
The Jarvis Lions offer baseball, volleyball, tennis, lawn bowling and rodeo (as single
events every year) as part of their programming. They also host the three-day Corn Fest
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(which is organized by the Corn Fest Committee) in August. They have had 76 members
aged 21 to 89 years for the past three years. They do not feel as though they receive
enough support from the County, which instead puts a great deal of money into urban
centres at the expense of rural programs. They state that the County will pay $2,000 to
cut an acre of grass at the Fire Hall but only $20 per acre to cut the park.
The group’s most pressing concern is the ability to finance their parks and facilities
without having enough support from the County. Without the Lions Club, it would not be
possible. The group would prefer to see parks, facilities and services dispersed
throughout the County.
Softball/Slo-Pitch
Caledonia Athletic Softball Association
Established in 1995, Caledonia Athletic Softball Association (CASA) offers rural fastball
opportunities for youth aged 4 to 18 years in the Caledonia and surrounding area.
Participation has been increasing through community growth and interest in the sport.
Total Participants
2002
200
2003
234
2004
262
CASA uses McKinnon Park, which they identify as being old and rundown and having
poor amenities. They also use McKinnon High School and Edinburgh Square which do
not have any amenities close by. CASA also plays at Kinsmen Park which they indicate
has old bleachers that are small and run down, and amenities are far away from this
park as well.
The group indicates that diamonds in Caledonia are full for five days of the week and on
Saturdays for CASA use. They indicate that there are never enough volunteers and they
would like to see more support from the County in the form of funding. CASA indicates
that their most pressing concern is that the major facility within McKinnon Park may be
lost because of arena expansion and CASA would like to keep and enhance this
diamond and stay within Caledonia for their ball. Their main problem is that there are not
enough facilities and those that exist are run down. CASA wants to stay in town and not
have their league end up out at Henning Park. They feel as though they need additional
facilities in the next ten years which should be located in Caledonia in the form of a
permanent facility. CASA indicates that they are willing to consider partnerships.
Dunnville Ladies Slo-Pitch League
Teams in the Dunnville Ladies Slo-Pitch League play one game per week and
participate in a weekend tournament at the end of the year. Serving 20 to 40 year olds in
Dunnville and surrounding area, the league has seen its participation increase over the
past three years but they do not know if they have any plans to expand or reduce their
scope.
Total Participants
2002
105
2003
120
2004
150
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They indicate that they use diamonds #1 and #3 at Kinsmen Park, and identify that the
benches need to be replaced and the third diamond needs to be lit. They rate the overall
adequacy of the facilities as being average and indicate that the cost of use is the
poorest element. They do not feel as though the County’s method of scheduling is
working well as some groups tentatively book as much diamond time as possible in
order to decide what they need, leaving other groups waiting and unable to book time of
their own. The league states that it is able to raise enough money for its operations as
each team is charged a fee to play, while other funding is raised through players
themselves or sponsors. The league does not feel as though they receive adequate
support from the County as they state that better facilities are needed.
The league’s most pressing concern is maintaining the number of teams and ensuring
that teams have enough players. They would prefer to see more but smaller parks and
facilities dispersed throughout the County but they do not feel as though they require any
new facilities in the next ten years.
Dunnville Men’s Slo-Pitch League
Established in 1980, the league has seen an increase in participants over the last year.
They have plans to continue expanding and hope to get younger people involved in slopitch. They currently use three different diamonds: Lions Park baseball diamond which
needs lighting and the fields are in bad shape after fairs, carnivals and special events;
Ramsey Drive baseball diamonds which need lighting since the league plays at night;
and Kinsmen Park #2 diamond that has a building falling down onto play in right field.
Total Participants
2002
130
2003
130
2004
150
They rate their facilities as being average, however, they rate them as being extremely
poor when compared to similar facilities in other municipalities. The also rate location,
quality of staff and maintenance and cleanliness as being poor. The cost of use and
crowding are rated as being average. The league feels as though the municipal method
of allocating space and time works well, they are able to attract enough volunteers and
they are able to raise enough money to support their operations. They do not feel as
though they receive enough support on a municipal level as they are looking for a
complex that contains all ball diamonds in one area.
Their most pressing concern is that the ball diamonds are in three different areas and
they want them to be located in one complex with lights and fenced diamonds. As such,
they would prefer to see facilities concentrated in only a few areas of the County but they
do not need additional number facilities to meet their needs for the next ten years. If the
ball diamonds were located in one area, the league would be willing to partner and be in
charge of maintenance of the ball fields. They think that Ramsey Drive is the best
location for a multi-diamond facility but they need lights, washrooms and a concession
stand there.
Haldimand Ladies Three-Pitch League
The HLTPL organizes softball for women primarily between the age of 25 and 50 years
in the County. Their membership has increased over the past year and they plan to
expand in the future as more teams are joining with the region’s population growing.
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Total Participants
2002
200
2003
200
2004
220
They currently use the ball diamond at McKinnon High School, which they report that
ground conditioning needs to be improved and there are some availability issues. They
also use McKinnon Park where availability is their only concern. The league owns
diamonds at Henning Park as well. They report maintenance and cleanliness as being
extremely poor at the facilities and cost of use and the overall adequacy as being poor.
They state that customer service and municipal assistance is average, along with
crowding and comparing them to similar facilities in other municipalities. They would
prefer that parks and facilities be concentrated at fewer sites in the County.
They do not feel as though the Town’s current method of allocating space/time is
working as CUSA allots time for minor ball and thus, adults take whatever is left over.
They state that CUSA is not organized and rarely asks for volunteers. The league is able
to raise enough money and state that they do not look for any outside assistance. They
feel as though they are not given enough support by the County or Town and ask to not
allow CUSA to run facilities. The control that CUSA has is the league’s most pressing
concern. They would like to see additional services and facilities in the next ten years as
they are currently using Henning Park and would like to see the County assist the
organization. They are looking for diamond time and cooperation from CUSA and think
new services/facilities should be located at Henning Park, whom they have a partnership
with.
Skateboarding
Haldimand Community Support Centre (Skate Park Committee)
Established in 1997, the group has 15 members aged between 14 and 50 who through
the skate park provide recreational skateboarding in Caledonia. The group plans to
expand the scope of their services as the current committee is working with the O.P.P.,
community policing groups and parent advocates to add new equipment and make the
park more accessible and safer to all. Some of the deficiencies at the skate park include
improper lighting and fencing which they think should be part of the consideration when
designing the additional facilities that they will require in the next ten years. They rate
their most pressing concerns as relating to safety, accessibility and reinvestment.
They rate the maintenance/cleanliness, crowding and overall adequacy of the skate park
as being poor; in fact, they rate that the facility is extremely poor compared to similar
facilities in other municipalities. They feel as thought the hours of availability and the
location is good and they feel as the cost of use and customer service/municipal
assistance is excellent. A challenge that the group faces is not being able to raise
enough money to support the programs and services it offers since the reputation of
skateboarders is generally not an easy sell. They do not have a problem attracting
volunteers as parents are becoming more involved but they do not receive adequate
financial support from the County. The group feels as though the County should be
providing funding for reinvestment into equipment and better access to the facilities.
They would prefer parks and facilities that are concentrated in a few areas in the County.
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They see partnership potential with either the public or private sector e.g. a retail
skateboard shop.
Other Sports User Groups
Caledonia Gymmies/Grand River Gymmies
Offering gymnastics programming, the Caledonia Gymmies are the recreational
members while the Grand River Gymmies consist of elite-level members. They primarily
serve youth aged 3 to 12 years of age in Caledonia as well as Jarvis, Hagersville and
Oshweken in outreach programs. Members are instructed in Olympic gymnastics,
trampoline and tumbling.
Total Participants
2002
900
2003
800
2004
900-1000
They plan to expand as they have discussed adding more space to the current facility,
although they are not firm about this expansion at the present time. They own a 10,000
sq.ft facility that also includes a dance studio and washrooms and changerooms. Their
facility is located directly behind the Haldimand County Community Centre and arena.
Their green space behind the arena is poorly drained and creates problems for their
road allowance. The arena itself is used for large gymnastics meets but the fuses are
blown in the Remax Room and they would like to have had heating for their April event
as it was cold inside. The park by Lions Hall needs to have its climbing equipment
upgraded as well. They rate the park as being poor when compared to similar ones in
other municipalities and rate the overall adequacy of it as being average.
The Gymmies are able to attract enough volunteers by building parent involvement into
the registration fees. Although they are able to raise enough money to cover their
operational costs, it is always a challenge. They do not feel as though the County has
provided enough support since the Gymmies have begged them to address the drainage
issue, stating that the County needs to take ownership of the problems it creates and
react accordingly. The most pressing concern for the club is determining how they can
“fit” into the overall recreation services. They are non-profit and provide quality services
to the community but receive no assistance, even to help cut grass, snow removal, etc.
They feel as though even a little bit of help would go a long way. This group feels as
though parks and facilities that are concentrated in a few areas of the County is the
preferred option since they think it seems to better meet the needs of a growing
community.
Assuming that the club were to expand, they would need more land allocated from the
County. Previously, the County sold some of its land to the club for $1 and the club
thinks a similar process would work should it need to expand. This would help meet the
club’s growing membership and they would like to expand adjacent to their current
facility. They would like to have a partnership with recreation/public works to assist them
and they feel that there should be consideration given to “working partnerships” with the
providers and the County.
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Hagersville Community Badminton Club
The club offers weekly badminton between October and April, serving Hagersville,
Townsend, New Credit/Six Nations and Caledonia. They are funded through user fees
through their adult members who pay $20/year while school children and
university/college students are free. Members are between 14 and 68 years of age and
its membership has been growing over the past three years.
Total Participants
2002
20
2003
30
2004
40
The club identifies a going interest in badminton and therefore anticipates on expanding
the scope of their programming and membership. They currently use Hagersville High
School, however, they state that schools/gyms are not available when children are out of
school during Christmas and Easter when more members are able to participate in the
sport. Their most pressing issue is that the school is closed during this time and state
that availability should not be restricted because of union issues within the school board.
Their only problem with the high school relates to hours of availability which they rate as
poor. This group would prefer to see parks and facilities dispersed throughout the
County.
The group indicates a willingness to develop partnership opportunities. They state
partnership should be coordinated with the public education facilities since taxpayers
support both municipalities and school boards. School gyms should be utilized more
rather than the municipalities building their own. They also add that Haldimand is lacking
in many recreational services for youth, seniors, etc. that Norfolk County is providing
using cost recovery principles.
Hagersville Lawn Bowling Club
The Hagersville Lawn Bowling Club has been in operation since 1906. Serving those
over 50 years of age in Hagersville, Cayuga and Selkirk, the club’s membership has
slightly declined over the past three years.
Total Participants
2002
44
2003
40
2004
39
The club operates out of their own facility which contains a clubhouse and lawn bowling
greens. They plan to expand, however, they are finding it difficult to attract new
members and this is their most pressing concern. They state that they are barely able to
raise enough money to support their operations and do not feel as though they receive
adequate support from the County, who they think should offer them a tax rebate. The
club would like to see parks and facilities that are dispersed throughout the County in
more locations, although they do not need any new facilities for themselves.
Maple Creek Leisureplex 2000 Inc.
This group proposes to develop the Marshall Industrial Area into a multi-use leisure
complex. The Leisureplex is a proposal that would provide the following facilities:
½ mile track – fairgrounds, walking, running, racing (horse, auto, bike, snowmobile)
Three ball diamonds – slo-pitch, softball and baseball
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Arena space for three ice pads, each 130’ x 260’
Four grandstands
Four grandstand buildings, each 60’ by 100’
Infield of 150 yards x 80 yards plus – soccer, football, concerts and live theatre
(seating for 10,000 plus)
Trail – connecting Ramsey Drive, the track, old dump, Pyle Woods, soccer fields and
Logan Road
Parking – 450 plus spots
Rainbow Twirlers
This is a small group that offers competitive and recreation baton twirling classes and
Pom Pom for those aged between 6 and 13 years. They service Hagersville, Jarvis and
Selkirk. They currently use the gymnasiums in Jarvis Public School and Hagersville
Secondary School and report no problems as of yet. They feel as though the overall
adequacy of the facilities is excellent.
2002
5
Total Participants
2003
5
2004
7
They take advantage of the Joint-use agreement between the Town and the school and
it is working well thus far. They state that they are able to do what they can with the
money that they raise but it is difficult to compete with many other groups for limited
fundraising dollars. The group maintains that they receive adequate support from the
County and Town. Their most pressing concern is the cost for costuming and equipment
for training until students purchase their own. They would like to have more space for
one on one time with the students as well. This group would prefer to have larger parks
and facilities concentrated at fewer sites in the County, although they do not need
additional facilities to meet their needs for the next ten years.
They are willing to consider partnerships but are unsure what other groups they could
partner with. Thus far, they have received great support from Leisure Services. Their
group is unique and difficult and hard to promote to some people as they do not perceive
them to be a sport.
Thompson Creek H.O. Slot Racing Club
Established in 1993, the organization is a non-profit slot racing club that has members
aged 5 years and up. Its membership has decreased significantly over the past five
years, although the 2005 memberships may not be renewed to date.
Total Registrants
1998
36
2002
24
2003
20
2004
24
2005
12
The group anticipates on expanding in the future as they would like to be one of the
largest H.O. Slot Racing clubs in Ontario. They use Central Park and Dunnville Arena
along with Lions Park, as well as Smithville Arena and the Welland Fair Grounds. They
rate all their facilities as being excellent although they are looking for a canopy when
they do outside events. The club is looking for a permanent home because the current
track is temporary and it is prone to breakage every time it is taken apart and put back
together.
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They indicate that they do not have the financial resources to purchase a venue in Town.
The club finds that it is difficult to attract volunteers and it is difficult to raise money to
support their services as sponsorships are hard to come by (which is not the case in the
United States). They do not feel as though the County or Town provides adequate
support and they would like to see more financial support and funding to maintain their
non-profit status. The group feels as though parks, facilities and services should be
dispersed throughout the County and they feel as though they need additional facilities
in the next ten years to promote their club and attract members.
Senior’s Groups
Cayuga Senior’s Drop-In Centre
Established around 1965, the Centre promotes services and activities such as potluck
dinners, bingo, cards, crafts and bus trips. They primarily serve those 55 and older in the
Cayuga and surrounding area.
Total Participants
2002
82
2003
82
2004
72
The group indicates that they plan to expand the scope of their programming and
membership in the future. They are not able to attract enough volunteers because many
members are too old to participate; they need ideas that they can use to keep members
interested and involved. The most pressing concern facing the group is increasing their
membership and getting people aged over 55 years to join and be active. They state that
their membership basically consists of those 70 years and older who are not interested
in parks or facilities.
Dunnville Friendship Club
Established approximately twenty years ago, the club serves Dunnville and surrounding
area and meets once per month for fellowship, friendship and entertainment. The club’s
most pressing concern is the aging of its members.
Total Participants
2002
18
2003
18
2004
16
Dunnville Over 60 Club
The club has been operating since 1981 and has seen a slight decrease in membership
since 2002. They offer special dinners and euchre as part of their programming and they
do not anticipate on expanding in the future.
Total Participants
2002
36
2003
32
2004
32
Although they do not identify which facility they use, they rate its over all adequacy as
average but rate cost of use to be extremely poor. This relates to their most pressing
concern of high expenses, especially rent, which if continue to rise will cause the group
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to close. The group does feel, however, that they receive adequate financial help from
the County.
Hagersville Friendship Club
The club caters to those aged 70-95 years in the Hagersville and Jarvis areas. Their
membership has remained stable over the past three years.
Total Participants
2002
40
2003
39
2004
42
The club gathers primarily to play cards and they do not have any future plans to expand
and they are able to raise enough money to support what they do. They state that any
new facility, if built, should be located where there is parking available. The club states
that due to their age group, many questions from the survey were hard to answer.
Ontario Senior Games Association
The organization has over 150 members, up from 100 members in 2002. They provide a
range of activities for seniors and they plan to expand as the word is getting out about
their services. They use Dunnville Community Centre as well as Legion Halls and they
rate the facilities as being very good. They state that the municipalities in their district
have been helpful in giving facilities and promotion at little or no charge and in some
cases financial help. They state that the City of Brantford and Brant County give much
more help than either Norfolk or Haldimand.
Selkirk Seniors
This group has had about 45 members for the past three years and offer a range of
different activities for its members. They use Selkirk Centennial Community Centre and
rate the majority of factors as being either good or excellent with the exception of
customer service/municipal assistance which they state is extremely poor. They state
that they do not receive adequate support from the County as they receive no support
for the Seniors Club or the Town Hall. The club states that their most pressing concern is
Death, as they are seniors after all. The group would prefer to see facilities and services
dispersed throughout the County
Youth Groups
Royal Canadian Air Cadets – 611 Squadron
The 611 Squadron provides general military training, flight training and wilderness
training to those aged between 12 and 18 years primarily to those residing in Dunnville
and Cayuga. Their participation has been increasing over the past three years and they
plan to continue to expand into the future.
Total Participants
2002
16
2003
30
2004
40
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The group uses the Fairview School gymnasium and report no deficiencies; in fact, they
rate the facility as being excellent in every category. The group indicates that it would
like space in a community centre or facility, preferably in Town, as well as a space to
parade in. They would prefer to see facilities concentrated in a fewer sites but larger
facilities.
Community Groups
Dance It
The company was established in 1977 but opened in Canborough in 2002. They have
had about 15-20 women per session and they run three sessions per year. Their
registrants are aged between 20 and 70 years and the company offers a fitness program
designed for women of all ages and fitness levels, including cardiovascular and muscle
conditioning, core body strength and stretching. The company plans to expand into other
areas of Haldimand in the future. They currently use Canborough Community Centre
although it is no longer under Haldimand County as of October 2004. They rate this
facility as excellent in all aspects except they rate it as good when they compare it to
similar facilities in other areas. They feel as the municipal method for allocating time and
space works well, they are able to attract enough volunteers and they are able to raise
enough money to support themselves. The group would prefer to see more parks and
facilities dispersed throughout the County, although they do not need additional facilities
specifically for themselves.
Dunnville Agricultural Societies
This group has members aged from young children to over 70 years, serving Dunnville,
Smithville, Wainfleet, Cayuga, Selkirk, Caledonia, Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford.
Their membership has decreased slightly over the past three years. They offer a range
of different services including traditional farming activities such as sheep shearing
competitions, mini tractor pull, horse shows as well as crafts such as woodworking,
photography and host a community chicken barbeque.
Total Participants
2002
192
2003
187
2004
183
The group indicates that it is unsure of its future plans to expand or reduce its
programming as it has outgrown their current location and could only expand if they had
a larger area for the Agriculture Fair. They currently use the ball field at Lions Park which
is not large enough and is limiting their current programs; if they had a larger area, they
would be able to expand their programs and have a larger light horse show, more
classes in handicraft division, dino-derby, etc. They rate the facility as being good overall
but suggest that it is far too crowded and rate the facility as being average as compared
to similar ones in other municipalities.
They are able to attract enough volunteers but have difficulty finding members to sit on
their Board of Directors. They are also able to raise enough money but it is a constantly
ongoing process. They would like more financial support from any level of government
as they are the youngest Fair in the province. They would prefer to see smaller facilities
that are dispersed throughout more sites in the County and they state that they need
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additional facilities in the next ten years in the form of permanent fair grounds with a
track and permanent buildings. This would allow them to become financially viable by
expanding their current programs and can not do that in their present location. They are
willing to explore partnership opportunities with any of the service clubs in Dunnville,
especially the Lions Club.
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APPENDIX C: PARK & FACILITY INVENTORY
11 Edinburgh Square Park
1.85
Caledonia
25 Caithness St. W.
Community
active
0.18
0.14
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caithness St. & Ross St.????
Ross St. & Queen Ave????
Neighbourhood
Linear
passive
passive
0.73
Caledonia
Edinburgh St. & Caithness St.
Neighbourhood
active
1
y
y
y
y
y
3
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
1
y
y
1
y
y
1.02
Caledonia
Scottswood Lane
Neighbourhood
passive
13 Thompson Park
14 York Park
15 Williamson Woods Park
16 Fred Prince (Oneida) Ball Park
0.05
0.47
0.94
3.71
Caledonia
York
Caledonia
Willow Grove
Renfrew & Wigton
40 Front Street South
Orkney St. & Williamson
Highway 6 & 3rd Line
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Community
passive
passive
passive
active
17 Thistlemoor Park
0.98
Caledonia
Kinross St. & Macrae Dr.
Neighbourhood
passive
18 Highland Heights Park
1.89
Caledonia
Buchannon Dr. & Highland Ave. Neighbourhood
passive
19 West End Park
0.13
Hagersville
Regional Road 20
Neighbourhood
passive
20 Grant Kett Park
7.47
Hagersville
Cedar St. & Athens St.
Community
active
21 Lions Park
3.75
Hagersville
Alma St. & Church St.
Community
active
22 Decewsville Park
0.94
Decewsville
Highway 3
Neighbourhood
passive
23 Broechler Park
7.6
Cayuga
Highway 3
Community
active
24 North Cayuga Ball Park (Canfield Park)
0.95
Canfield
Highway 3
Neighbourhood
active
1
25 Cayuga Scout Hall Property
26 Cayuga Kinsmen Ball Park
27 Village Green
28 Cayuga Kinsmen Park
29 Bob Baigent Memorial Park
Cayuga Tennis Courts (@ Kinsmen
30
Park)
0.19
0.81
0.49
1.67
0.25
Cayuga
Cayuga
Cayuga
Cayuga
Cayuga
Brant & Seneca
16 Ottawa Street South
King St.
Ouse St
61 Ouse Street South
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Community
Neighbourhood
passive
active
passive
passive
passive
1
0.33
Cayuga
Ouse St
Community
active
31 Rainham Centre Park
1.44
Rainham
Centre
Rainham Centre - south side of
Community
Community Centre (Reg. Rd. 8)
passive
32 Fisherville Town Park
21
Fisherville
Highway 12
Community
active
2
1
1
33 Henning Park
15
Caledonia
Greens Rd & Mines Rd.
Community
active
1
1
1
34 South Side Dam Park
0.85
Caledonia
Forfar St
Linear
passive
35 Lafortune Park
36.7
Caledonia
Highway 54
County-wide
passive
36 Springvale Athletic Field
1.17
Springvale
Regional Road 55
Community
active
1
1
1
y
y
y
2
1
y
y
y
1
y
y
1
y
y
y
y
2
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
1
1
3
8
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
1
3
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Private courts, adjacent to Cayuga Kinsment Park.
y
y
y
1
1
y
y
y
Potential for 1 soccer field at rear of diamond adjacent to
parking lot. May be able to reclaim new land from the gravel
pit to the east. Located beside the arena.
Practice diamond has grass infield and is hardly used,
potential to turn into soccer (but no parking).Swing sets in
different locations. Tennis courts painted and fenced.
Vandalism concerns in pavillion. Good amount of open
space.
Gazebo, parking lot for about four cars.
Skatepark appears well utilized.
2
y
Adjacent to Paisley Square Park but no signage. Pathway lit.
Sometimes outdoor ice rink in basketball court.
Potential for another one or two full fields by the front
entrance.
Courts are not true full courts, undersized. Ball diamond does
not appear to receive much use, grass infield and weed
infested. Playground does not have a soft surface.
Open land
y
y
y
1
y River frontage - Rotary Riverside Trail goes to York (6km)
Dirt infield, good condition.
No signage. Path is lighted.
Ball Diamond undersized. Basketball courts do not have
hydro. Outdoor pool also has a wading pool.
River frontage
River frontage
Adjacent to Old Town Hall and Lawn Bowling Club. Small
parking lot.
Access to adjacent high school that has soccer, football and
a track.
Small open space
Heritage plaque for the site of the old mill.
Small parking area (2 vehicles)
Park is in poor condition.
Swings are nicely bordered but all four swings are missing.
y
y
COMMENTS
Empty space with one bench
Connection to Black Creek Park.
Stormwater retention pond and manicured grass alongside.
Highland has 2 parks. Park with playground has retention
pond.
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
2
y
y
y
y
y
1
y
y
y
1
2
y
y
y
y
y
Trail Connection
Path
Parking
Benches
Picnic Tables
Picnic Pavillion
Concession
Shelter
Changeroom
Washroom/Portable Facility
Traditional Play
Swings
Creative Play
Playground
Skatepark
Outdoor Ice Rink
Boat Launch
Waterplay
Wading Pool
Outdoor Pool
Basketball Single Hoop
Basketball Half Court
Basketball Full Court
Unlit Tennis
Lit Tennis
Soccer Benches
Soccer Bleachers
Unlit Soccer Mini
Unlit Soccer Intermediate
Unlit Soccer Full
Lit Soccer Full
Batting Cage
Ball Benches
Ball Bleachers
y
12 Scott Park
Outfield Fence
Park Type
passive
passive
passive
passive
passive
active
passive
Dugout
Classification
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
Neighbourhood
County-wide
Neighbourhood
Community
Neighbourhood
Practice/Scrub
LOCATION
Dumphries St. & Morrison Dr.
Orkney St.
Orkney St.
Orkney St.
Highway 54
Haddington St.
Braemar Ave & Kinross St.
Unlit Softball
COMMUNITY
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
Lit Softball
AREA (ha)
0.069
0.59
4.49
6.77
0.19
2.5
1.35
Unlit Baseball
ID PARK NAME
1 Tot Lot (Twin Heights)
2 Burke Estates Park
3 Haller Heights Park
4 Black Creek Nature Park
5 Seneca Park
6 McKinnon Park
7 Paisley Square Park
Kinsmen Park/Aaron & Devin Koocher
8
Memorial Park
9 Three Docks Park
10 Kneebone Park
Lit Baseball
Appendix C - Park and Facility Inventory
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Excellent ball complex, dirt infield, ample parking.
Excellent conditions, drainage is great, best ball complex in
the County. The sixth diamond is currently under
construction. Owned by Caledonia Minor Hardball
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Formerly campsite, now just for day use. No real facilities
and the outdated playground equipment is being removed.
Lit ball diamond is approximately 175ft along lines
park areas on the E & W sides of
Community
Reg. Rd. 74
active
38 Forest Park
0.91
Townsend
36 Forest Park Drive
Community
active
39 Elmvale Park
1.68
Townsend
40 Jarvis Lions Park
41 Jarvis Lawn Bowling
42 Nanticoke Athletic Field
4.39
n/a
1.17
43 Selkirk Athletic Field
1
Community
active
Jarvis
Jarvis
Nanticoke
Community
Community
Community
active
active
active
1
1.33
Selkirk
Main St. & Erie St.
Community
active
1
44 Selkirk Tennis Courts
45 Wingfield Park
n/a
1.37
Selkirk
Dunnville
PARKING LOT
Main St & John St.
n/a
Linear
n/a
passive
46 Lions Park
4.63
Dunnville
Main St & George St.
Community
active
1
47 Kinsmen Park
7.35
Dunnville
John St. & Fairview Ave
Community
active
1
48 Central Park
0.45
Dunnville
Cedar St. & Broad St.
Neighbourhood
passive
Community
active
49 Ramsey Drive Park
17.3
Dunnville
50 Dunnville Soccer Complex
14.8
Dunnville
Logan Rd.
Community
active
51 Esplanade Park (Port Maitland Park)
0.36
Port Maitland Regional Road 11
Neighbourhood
passive
52 Garfield Disher Park
0.2
Dunnville
Neighbourhood
passive
Main St. & Hydro St.
y
1
2
1
1
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Trail Connection
Path
Parking
y
2
y
Benches
Picnic Tables
Picnic Pavillion
Concession
Shelter
Changeroom
Washroom/Portable Facility
Traditional Play
Swings
Creative Play
Playground
Skatepark
Outdoor Ice Rink
Boat Launch
Waterplay
Wading Pool
Outdoor Pool
Basketball Single Hoop
Basketball Half Court
Basketball Full Court
Unlit Tennis
Lit Tennis
Soccer Benches
Soccer Bleachers
Unlit Soccer Mini
Unlit Soccer Intermediate
Unlit Soccer Full
Lit Soccer Full
Batting Cage
Ball Benches
Ball Bleachers
Outfield Fence
Dugout
y
33 Forest Park Drive (along Reg.
Road 55, below Forest Drive
Park
Park St.
Park St.
Highway 3 & Erie St.
Ramsey Drive (Marshall
Industrial Park)
Practice/Scrub
Park Type
Townsend
Unlit Softball
Classification
7.63
Lit Softball
AREA (ha) COMMUNITY LOCATION
Unlit Baseball
ID PARK NAME
37 Townsend Central Park
Lit Baseball
Appendix C - Park and Facility Inventory
Resevoir on west side of Reg. Rd. 74
y
Lit diamond 232' (actually located on rented property next to
shaded area), 4 Tennis Courts (2 netted, skatepark located in
area of remaining 2)
Unlit diamond (actually located on rented property next to
shaded area). Soccer pitch is uneven.
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3
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5
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Adjacent to community centre
Lawn bowling facility adjacent to Lions Park.
One swing set unbordered
Diamond marked as 231' along line. Batting cage needs
major repairs. Basketball hoops located inside pavillion. Rink
boards look old.
Parking for hall (courts no longer there)
Riverside park
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Soccer and ball diamond overlap. Ball is used by adjacent
school. Tennis courts need painting and/or resurfacing. Pool
recently upgraded in 2004. Modular skatepark. Toboggan hill.
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Lit diamond is 235'/250' with red clay infield and fence. Unlit
diamond has gravel infield and no fence. One swing set and
rocking horses are unbordered.
Wading pool, Band shell.
Ball diamonds in good condition. Site of the proposed Maple
Creek Leisureplex. Diamonds may be lost if industrial park
expands.
New central building. Some fields cut by County, others cut
by Soccer Club.
Concrete boardwalk turning into a pier that leads to
lighthouse.
Adjacent to the arena and boat club. Public docks available.
Gazebo in centre.
Open space
Adjacent to Thompson Creek restoration project. There is an
old fountain fixture.
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COMMENTS
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53 Gardner Park
0.65
Dunnville
Gardner Ave & Tamarac St.
Neighbourhood
passive
54 Centennial Park
2.63
Dunnville
Main St. & Robinson Rd.
Neighbourhood
passive
55 Oswego Park
1.51
Dunnville
Diltz Rd & Young St.
Community
passive
1
y
y
y
y
Diamond approximately 100' along left field until property
line. Playground unbordered, no soft surface other than
grass.Have to cross muddy marsh from parking area to field.
56 Canboro Park
5.37
Canborough
8089 Regional Road 63
Community
passive
1
y
y
y
y
Parking at community centre. Diamond has grass infield. Lots
of open space, hill behind diamond. Playground surface looks
like hard gravel, six swings missing. Could possibly
accommodate future soccer fields.
57 Dunrobin Park
0.55
Caledonia
58 Patterson Park
59 Ramsey Park
60 McClung Soccer Park
0.72
1.35
40.3
Caledonia
Caledonia
Caledonia
61 Ravine Park
1.26
Townsend
3.21
0.12
32
281.90
Dunnville
Dunnville
Dunnville
62 Rail Park
63 Port Maitland East Park
64 Marshall Woodlot
TOTAL
corner of Dunrobin Dr &
Highland Blvd
Forfar St
Forfar St
McClung Rd
northwest corner of Reg. Rd. 55
& 74
Cayuga St.
South Canal Bank Road
Bird Road, near Hwy #3
Neighbourhood
active
Linear
Linear
Community
passive
passive
active
Neighbourhood
passive
Linear
Neighbourhood
County-wide
passive
active
passive
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5
4
4
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Lit path
Lit path
Slight grade on NW full field.
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3
2
15 14
8
3
11 14 16
9
2
12 13 14
1
1
13
1
6
0
0
3
3
0
5
Not mapped
Woodlot; not mapped
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4
30 21 23 10 22
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APPENDIX D: PARK MAPPING