Parks Master Plan

Public open space is vital to community health and social development, and parks and trails are two of the most visible and accessible elements of public open space. High-quality parks facilitate social interaction and community cohesion and allow neighbours to get to know each other.

Strategic planning and community feedback are vital to transforming a good parks system into a great one. Enhancing the appeal and vibrancy of parks to better serve Amherstburg's residents and the growing tourism industry is a key part of the Town's continued focus on enhancing local quality of life, creating great spaces for the community to enjoy while also expanding economic development opportunities.

The Parks Master Plan is a guiding document that outlines a vision for parks and open space within the community for the next 10 to 20 years. It outlines a framework for future park and open space improvements, uses, acquisitions, and planning of park projects in the Town of Amherstburg. The document is a tool used to help guide, evaluate, plan and secure adequate funding and grants for future park projects, including new opportunities and the redevelopment of existing assets.

The building blocks for this plan include:

• public and stakeholder input;
• trends and usage data;
• demographics and growth;
• existing policies, guidelines and best practices;
• park and amenity distribution; and
• facility inventories and asset management data.

We need your help to continue to deliver high-quality parks and open spaces for community enjoyment.

Save the date: Monday May 5, 2025 Parks Master Plan Park Summit Open House #2 at the Libro Centre Community room. More details to follow.

Help us Improve our Parks!

Answer a short survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AmherstburgParksSurvey

Survey Closes April 21,2025 at noon.

Thank you to everyone who attended the first Park Summit Open House, completed the surveys and provided us your comments. Your feedback helps us design our parks to meet your needs.

Go to the Documents section on the right of the screen to view the results of the surveys, current park conditions and proposed park plans along with the 2018 Parks Master Plan.