Item - 2015.EX9.8

The Executive Committee:

1.  Received the report (October 5, 2015) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation for information.

Parks Forestry and Recreation has initiated the development of a Facilities Master Plan as directed through the Council approved Recreation Service Plan (2012) and Parks Plan (2013).

Recreation Service Plan - Recommended Action 9.3

"Develop a 20-year Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities plan to guide facility planning and required investments."

Parks Plan - Recommended Action 10.1

"Develop a 20-year Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities plan."

This 20-year plan will update the Recreation Facilities Report (2004) and will prioritize future investment and opportunities for parks and recreation facility provision. It will be informed by divisional strategic and service plans and strategies, and by City of Toronto strategic directions and documents. A comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement strategy is in place to ensure that residents and stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the development of the plan.

The Facilities Master Plan will be based on the principles of inclusion, access, equity and quality, which are approved within the contexts of the Parks and Recreation Service Plans. Using an industry based approach to facility and service planning, the Facilities Master Plan will guide the City's future investment and prioritization of facility provision. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the project plan, timelines and consultation plan.