Parks and Trails Plan | Township of Huron-Kinloss

We are excited to announce a new initiative to renew and enhance the parks and trails in Huron-Kinloss, and we need your help to make it a success!

Our parks and trails are important spaces where families, friends, and neighbours come together to enjoy the outdoors, play sports, walk their dogs, explore nature, and relax. We want to make these parks even better by creating a Park and Trails Plan, and your input is crucial.

What We Heard

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.

After months of community engagement, public open houses and surveys, the consultants from pl.ural held the final open house, presenting conceptual plans for all 18 parks in Huron-Kinloss. Residents can still provide feedback and comments on the Parks and Trails Plan by emailing hello@ska-plural.ca

Parks and Trails Presentation

What parks and trails are included in this plan?

Huron-Kinloss and pl.ural aim to:

Improve Accessibility: Ensure our parks and trails are open and welcoming to all.
Enhance Playability: Create engaging and fun environments for users of all ages.
Meet the Needs of All Demographics: Develop spaces that cater to everyone in our community.
Revitalize Parks, Trails, and Amenities: Explore options to add new amenities such as pickleball courts, dog parks, and expanded trails

Did you know the Township of Huron-Kinloss maintains 18 parks and 8 trails?

In these parks, we maintain 6 Tennis/Pickleball Courts plus additional pickleball courts in the Point Clark Community Centre parking lot; 5 basketball courts, 1 splash pad; 4 baseball diamonds, 1 soccer field complex; 14 playground structures, 1 skateboard park and 1 dog park.

Parks and trails are reviewed and updated through the capital planning process on a 10 year cycle. The Parks and Trails Plan is an action from the 2022 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plan will take a closer look at the current state of our parks and trails (ie. accessibility, playability, amenities, size and population base) and make recommendations to ensure they are meeting the needs of our residents.

The plan will also determine if any new amenities are required, including;

a dog park in Lucknow and/or Ripley,
designated pickleball courts; and,
new or expanded trails throughout the Township.

Why Should You Participate?

Shape Your Community: Your input will help create parks and trails 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.

Let’s work together to create parks and trails that reflect the spirit and needs of Huron-Kinloss. Your participation is the key to making this project a success. Join us in shaping the future of our parks!

How Can You Get Involved?

We are hosting an online survey and community open houses where you can share your thoughts and ideas. This is your chance to have a direct impact on how our parks will look and feel in the future.

Online Survey: Share your opinions from the comfort of your home. 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 neighbors and get involved in the community.

More information about engagement opportunities will be available here: www.haveyoursayhk.ca.

Visit Have Your Say HK to get involved!

Join Us in Renewing Our Parks!

Take the survey today and attend an open house to share your ideas. Together, we can make our parks the best they can be!

Questions?

If you have questions about the Parks and Trails Plan please contact Mike Fair, Director of Community Services at mfair@huronkinloss.com or 519-395-2909.