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. To participate, please complete the surveys, provide the town with your comments on each of the parks by Friday, September 27th.

Park Summit Open House - Monday, July 29, 2024, 10 am-8 pm.
The Libro Centre, 3295 Meloche Road

Thank you to everyone who attended the Park Summit and provided us your comments. Administration in reviewing the comments for each park.

Note: Not all parks will have a survey. The parks that have approved master plans endorsed by Council will have comment sheets to help improve service delivery. A generic All Parks Survey has been added to capture comments on parks that do not have a specific survey.

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

Go to the Current and Prior Park Projects section at the right of the screen for details and status of various parks.