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Report Number: CS 01-26 Date: January 12, 2026
From: Laura Gibbs
Director, Community Services
Subject: Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan
Year One Progress Report File: A-1440-001
Recommendation:
1. That Report CS 01-26 regarding the City of Pickering’s Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan Annual Report be received for information.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide an annual update on the
2024-2034 Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan (RPTYP) which was approved by Council on September 23, 2024 (Resolution #575/24).
The RPTYP establishes progressive directions that support city and community stakeholders in delivering responsive and sustainable facilities and services. Specifically, the RPTYP
provides direction and guidance for managing parks and recreation programs, services, facilities, infrastructure, and investment in a fiscally responsible manner through to the year 2034. The RPTYP identifies general types, quantities, locations, and timing of recreation services, facilities and parks that are required to serve the City’s existing and future population growth.
The RPTYP includes a total of 101 recommendations that were prioritized into three timeframes being 84 short-term/ongoing priorities (1-3 years/2024-2026); 9 medium term priorities (4-6 years / 2027-2029); and 8 long term priorities (7-10 years / 2030+). The RPTYP was further divided into five areas: Indoor Recreation Facilities, Outdoor Recreation & Parks Facilities, Parkland, Recreation Service Delivery, and Plan Implementation.
A staff implementation team was established to ensure that the recommendations are well planned and addressed, and that progress updates are provided each year. Following Year One, the City has made great progress on a number of recommendations. A total of 63 short-term recommendations have been initiated in Year One out of a total of 84, representing 75% of the short-term recommendations or 62% of the total RPTYP. Three of the 101
recommendations have been completed. Detailed progress on each recommendation is provided in Attachment 1. ___________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond
to Pickering Strategic Plan Priorities of: Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe & Healthy Community; Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected Well-
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Serviced Community; Lead & Advocate for Environmental Stewardship, Innovation & Resiliency; Strengthen Existing & Build New Partnerships; and Foster an Engaged & Informed
Community.
Financial Implications: The RPTYP outlines 101 Recommendations that will be addressed
over a ten-year timeline. Any funding required to advance identified recommendations over the
ten-year timeline will be incorporated into respective department budgets as required.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to provide an annual update on the 2024-2034 Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan (RPTYP) which was approved by Council on September 23, 2024 (Resolution #575/24).
The RPTYP establishes progressive directions that support city and community stakeholders
in delivering responsive and sustainable facilities and services. The RPTYP is intended to
provide residents with equitable access to programs, events, and facilities that enhance and promote healthy and active living. It assists in guiding the location and creation of new facilities, outlines strategies for the optimal use of existing facilities, the development of park services, provides recommendations for increased participation in a variety of programs and,
where possible, the enhancement and effective delivery of services. The RPTYP was
developed through extensive community consultation that included residents of all ages, sport and special interest groups, community partners, and key stakeholders. Over 2,300 respondents provided input into the development of the RPTYP.
The RPTYP includes a total of 101 recommendations that were prioritized into three
timeframes being short-term priorities (1-3 yrs/2024-2026); medium term priorities (4-6
yrs/2027-2029); and long-term priorities (7-10 yrs/2030+). The RPTYP was further divided into five areas – Indoor Recreation Facilities; Outdoor Recreation & Parks Facilities; Parkland; Recreation Service Delivery; and Plan Implementation.
A total of 84 recommendations are identified as short-term (2024-2026), of those 63 have been
initiated in Year One, representing 75% of the short-term recommendations or 62% of the total
RPTYP. Additionally, three recommendations (55,57 & 61) have been completed, which include the development of the Parkland Conveyance By-law, the completion and approval of the Community Benefits Charge By-law, and development and inclusion of criteria used to evaluate cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication. Additionally, there are a total of nine
recommendations identified as medium term priorities that will be initiated between 2027-2029,
and eight recommendations identified as long term priorities that will be initiated in 2030 or beyond.
The City has made significant progress in the first year of implementing the recommendations in the RPTYP. The following are highlights of some key accomplishments in 2025:
• Perkins & Will Architects were hired to begin the design of the new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library in 2025. In 2024, a comprehensive community consultation campaign garnered feedback from residents and stakeholders on three design
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concepts; final decisions were made on facilities amenities to include a double pad arena, two tank aquatic centre, triple gymnasium, fitness centre, and a number of
outdoor amenities, including a splash pad, outdoor courts (Pickleball, Basketball,
Tennis), playground, and all wheels park.
• In 2024, the City began the construction of the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, and in 2025 (through Resolution #885/25) a naming rights agreement was secured with
Dorsay Development Corporation. In 2025, a marketing and revenue generation plan
was developed that resulted in the production of a number of marketing materials; a facility operating plan was developed; and a program and events plan was established to ensure a broad range of programs for residents of all ages. The facility is scheduled to open in spring 2026.
• Various community engagements took place in 2025 to gather input on the revitalization of Greenwood Community Park.
• Architecture firm MJMA was hired through Resolution #517/24 and the design of the City Centre Park commenced in 2025 with community engagement taking place through
2025.
• Six new Pickleball courts were designed and built in Diana, Princess of Wales Park through Resolution #774/25. Courts were opened in October 2025.
• Over 3,220 volunteers participated in litter clean-ups activities through the new #ThatsSoTrash campaign.
• In collaboration with TRCA, 300 stems, 100 trees, and 200 root shrubs were planted along the Valley Farm ravine.
• Completed Phase 1 construction of the Beachfront Park Revitalization project and organized a ribbon cutting ceremony in July 2025.
• A number of capital park projects were completed in 2025 including turf field
replacements at Beverly Morgan Park and Kinsmen Park, six new dedicated pickleball courts at Diana Princess of Wales Park, two new replacement playground structures, a new tennis/pickleball court at Shadybrook park, tennis court resurfacing project at David Farr Memorial Park, and a new long jump pit at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School.
• Progress was made on updating the City’s parkland hierarchy for the new Official Plan, including the release of a discussion paper, community-wide survey and a comprehensive public consultation process. New draft Official Plan includes the development of city-wide parkland targets.
• The Parkland Conveyance By-law developed and approved by Council in 2024 (Resolution #608/24).
• The Community Benefits Charges Strategy and By-law was updated and approved by
Council in 2025.
• A new five-year reciprocal facility use agreement with the Durham District School Board was completed (2025-2030).
• The Volunteer Policy was updated in 2024.
The team of staff responsible to implement and monitor the RPTYP will continue to work on various initiatives to ensure that the RPTYP progresses as planned. To ensure that residents continue to be informed about the City’s progress, staff will be developing and posting a RPTYP Year One Progress Update report on the Let’s Talk Pickering page.
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Attachment:
1. Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan Deliverables and Progress Chart
Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Original Signed By: Original Signed By: Marilou Murray Laura Gibbs, MBA, MSc.
Manager, Community Services Administration Director, Community Services
& Strategic Initiatives Original Signed By: Original Signed By:
Kim Bradley Kyle Bentley, P.Eng. Special Advisor, Community Initiatives Director, City Development & CBO
Original Signed By: Kevin Heathcote, P.Eng.
Director, City Infrastructure
Original Signed By:
Richard Holborn, P.Eng. Director, Engineering Services LG:mm
Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
Recreation & Parks Ten Year Plan - Year One (2025) Progress Report
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Deliverables Progress % Completed
1
As a high priority, continue to proceed with the
timely development of the Seaton Recreation
Complex & Library. At minimum, this facility
should be designed to include a 25 metre 6-8
lane rectangular pool and separate warm water
leisure pool, fitness centre and studios, full size
gymnasium, walking track, multi-purpose
spaces, two arena pads, and library.
In
Progress
1. Hire consulting firm & create three
conceptual designs.
2. Conduct community engagement on
concept designs.
3. Council approval on final conceptual
design.
4. Complete consulting working
drawings & facility specs.
5. Secure general contractor.
6. Plan ground breaking ceremony.
7. Begin construction.
8. Host Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
event.
✓Architectural firm hired June 2024
✓Three Recreation Complex & Library concept designs
created.✓Community consultations on proposed concept designs
completed October 2024.✓Architect firm finalized concept design. Council approved
SRCL schematic design in September 2025. ✓Architects hosted design workshops in November 2025 with
staff on key design elements. Design and working documents
to be finalized in 2026. Award of the construction tender to be
considered by Council in Q1 2027.
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Prepare a business case for the expansion of
youth programming and space within the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex. This should be viewed as an interim
measure prior to opening the Seniors & Youth
Centre and should be implemented through the
repurposing of tenant spaces and/or under-
utilized areas (not a physical expansion to the
building).
In
Progress
1. Complete a Youth Plan to better
understand youth needs in the
community.
2. Conduct a facility audit at CHDRC to
explore options for a dedicated youth
space, including financial costs and
implications related to each option.
3. Complete best practices review of
the dedicated municipal youth spaces.
This will include sq. footage of space
allocation, program amenities and
program delivery.
4. Complete a business case for the
expansion of youth programming &
space at CHDRC.
✓CHDRC facility audit to explore options completed.✓Youth Plan completed in December 2025.
6
Through the Northeast Secondary Plan process,
designate land for community facilities suitable
for the development of a future recreation
complex and library.
In
Progress
1. Determine final population for NEP
(summer 2025).
2. Identify recreation facilities and parks
infrastructure land requirements.
3. Create a preferred layout plan
(summer 2025) that includes recreation
facilities and parks.
4. Seek Council adoption of proposed
plan (Q1 2026).
✓Population for north-east Pickering confirmed and presented
to Council June 2025.✓Land requirements established for future recreation facilities
and park infrastructure in NEP Secondary Plan (September
2025).✓Preferred layout plan informed by rec + parks needs
completed & released to the public (October 2025).✓Statutory Public Meeting held on November 10, 2025.
Attachment 1 to Report CS 01-26
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Prior to undertaking significant investment in
existing community halls (e.g., West Shore
Community Centre, Brougham Hall, etc.),
prepare a study of options that examines local
needs, capacity within area facilities, and long-
term requirements. The assessment should be
used to guide options, including sale, third-party-
lease, and/or reinvestment. Closure and sale of
underused halls that require significant
investment is possible, particularly where these
functions can be accommodated within a nearby
facility. New community halls should be
discouraged.
As a general principle, design indoor recreation
facilities to be flexible, accessible, multi-use
(non-dedicated space, where possible),
inclusive, and age-friendly community hubs.
Locate these sites in highly visible locations with
strong pedestrian, cycling, and transit
connections for convenient access. Consider
models co-located with libraries and other
community uses. Involve the community and
stakeholders in the facility design process.
In
Progress
In
Progress
1.Provide Report to Council
recommending closure of redundant
northern community halls.
2.Update Facilities Renewal Study to
examine current state of facilities and
recommend end of life target dates.
3.Strengthen community engagement
with northern recreation associations to
better understand the delivery of local
programs and services in rural
neighbourhoods.
4.Complete a facility needs
assessment to include review of current
use and utilization patterns. Conduct
current and future needs review and
identify population and growth
projections to identify gaps in service
delivery
5.Complete financial audit to
understand cost of facility operations
and capital improvement costs.
6.Introduce programs and services in
under-utilized facilities to achieve a
75% utilization target.
1.Conduct best practices review of
municipal building standards.
2.Create Corporate Building Standard.
Building Standard framework will follow
mandate of the Corporate Energy
Management Plan (CEMP)
3.Conduct review with stakeholder
departments
4.Finalize documents
5.Establish annual review process.
✓ Preliminary Facility Review completed; information/report on
Northern Community Halls presented to Council in July 2025.
✓ Community Services staff have initiated a best practices
review.
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Utilize the findings and recommendations of the
Arena Strategy to inform decision-making
regarding arena investment, development, and
operations.
Provide multi-tank indoor aquatic centres within
all new recreation complexes. A 25-metre tank
with 6 to 8 lanes and a separate warm water
leisure pool are recommended as part of the
planned Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
(SRCL).
Provide gymnasiums within all new and
redeveloped recreation complexes (e.g.,
Seaton, etc.) and consider their provision within
appropriate community centres (e.g., Seniors &
Youth Centre, etc.). A triple gymnasium (FIBA
regulation) is recommended as part of the
Seaton Recreation Complex & Library (SRCL).
In
Progress
In
Progress
In
Progress
1.Obtain direction from Council
regarding new arena facility as part of
new Seaton Recreation Complex &
Library (SRCL)
3.Host annual ice/floor user meeting
with key users to ensure program
needs are reviewed and met.
4.Complete arena utilization reports
annually.
5.Work closely with Ajax to ensure
equal balance of ice/floor allocation
amongst ice user groups.
6.Work closely with program staff to
increase new recreation and drop in
programs during under-utilized ice and
floor times.
7.Continue to plan for development of
two new ice pads at Seaton Recreation
Complex.
8.Review and update ice allocation
procedure to ensure it remains current
and consistent with other Durham ice
allocation policies, especially Town of
Ajax.
1.Obtain direction from Council
regarding timing and scope of SRCL
that includes aquatic facility.
2.Develop SRCL designs and issue for
construction.
3.Develop operating plans for SRCL
4.Continue to work with key aquatic
stakeholders
1.Obtain direction from Council
regarding timing and scope of SRCL
that includes gymnasiums.
2.Develop SRCL designs and issue for
construction.
3.Develop operating plans for SRCL
4.Continue to work with key
gymnasium stakeholders
✓ Council approved Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
(SRCL) schematic design in September, 2025 that includes
twin pad arena, and the future decommissioning of Don Beer
Arena once SRCL is complete. Award of the construction
tender to be considered by Council in Q1 2027. ✓Annual ice/floor meeting with ice sport user groups held in
April 2025. ✓Ice utilization report completed for the 2024/25 season to
better understand gaps in facility usage. ✓Best Practices review completed on municipal ice allocation
policies and/or procedures. Data will be used to support the
review/revision of the City's Procedure in 2026. ✓Program staff have identified additional drop-in skate
programs. ✓Staff workshops were held with Architects to identify key
arena design elements in November 2025. ✓Ice Allocation procedure is currently under review, expected
completion is 2026.
✓Council approved Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
(SRCL) schematic design in September 2025 that includes
two tank aquatic facility. ✓Staff workshops were held with Architects to identify key
fitness design elements in November 2025. ✓Award of the construction tender to be considered by
Council in Q1 2027.
✓Council approved SRCL schematic design that includes a
triple gymnasium in September 2025. Award of the
construction tender to be considered by Council in Q1 2027. ✓Early consultation with various gymnasium user groups (i.e.:
Pickleball) on the SRCL project is occurring to keep them
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Provide one indoor pickleball court for every
10,000 residents, with a target of 15 indoor
courts by 2034. The City will be able to meet its
current target of 10 indoor courts through
upgrades at the Pickering Soccer Centre (up to
6 courts and 42 hours/court per week) and also
its 2034 target (15 courts) through the
development of the Seaton Recreation Complex
& Library (SRCL).
Where additional access is required, expand
agreements with local school boards to offer
programming within school gymnasiums and
other community spaces within Seaton and
future growth areas.
Provide fitness centres and studios within all
new and redeveloped recreation complexes
(including the Seaton Recreation Complex &
Library) to support the delivery of health and
wellness programming. Consider the provision
of indoor walking tracks (free public access)
within new recreation facilities, where
appropriate.
In
Progress
In
Progress
In
Progress
1.Install indoor hard courts at Pickering
Soccer Centre.
2.Include indoor courts in SRCL
gymnasium design
3.Support current court inventory at the
soccer dome
4.Continue to work closely with the
Pickering Pickleball Club.
5.Work with school boards to explore
use of indoor gymnasiums.
1.Approve a revised School Board
Reciprocal Agreement for DDSB &
DCDSB for 2025-2030.
2.Continue to strengthen the
relationship with both Boards by
meeting annually to discuss shared
opportunities, especially with respect to
the Seaton Community.
3.Ensure the School Boards are
consulted on annual outdoor park and
field projects.
1.Obtain direction from Council
regarding timing and scope of SRCL
that includes a fitness centre,
studio/program space and walking
track.
2.Develop SRCL designs and issue for
construction.
3.Develop operating plans for SRCL
4.Identify equipment (FF&E) needs for
the Seaton Fitness Centre spaces
5.Develop a staffing plan for the new
Seaton Fitness Centre
6.Conduct a review of municipal best
practices for walking/running track
services and identify fee for service
versus free public access operational
guidelines.
✓Six indoor pickleball courts have been operating since fall
2024 at Pickering Soccer Centre. ✓Communication is ongoing with Pickering Pickleball Club. ✓Council approved SRCL schematic design, that includes a
triple gymnasium, which offers indoor pickleball in September
2025
✓DDSB Reciprocal Agreement complete and approved by
Council in October 2025 for the term 2025-2035. DCDSB
Reciprocal Agreement under review, will be updated in 2026. ✓Ongoing/annual dialogue with school board representatives
have occurred to support youth engagement, program
opportunities or greater use of facilities. This included
engagement with over 450 students on the Cultural Strategic
Plan development.
✓Council approved SRCL schematic design that includes a
fitness centre & studio/program space in September 2025.
Award of the construction tender to be considered by Council
in Q1 2027. ✓Staff workshops were held with Architects to identify key
fitness design elements in November 2025.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Deliverables Progress % Completed
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Engage the local racquetball club to assess their
future outlook and ways to increase usage of
the courts prior to repurposing one racquetball
court at the CHDRC.
In
Progress
1. Meet with Pickering Racquetball Club
annually.
2. Continue to support the Racquetball
Program with facility marketing
materials.
✓Annual meeting with Racquetball Club to review objectives
and support marketing initiatives. ✓Staff assisted Club with marketing collateral that included
promotional posters, website updates, indoor digital screens,
monthly eNews for CHDRC. Staff engage with club on
monthly basis for updates on programs/clinics to be promoted
in monthly newsletter.
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Adopt a partnership framework to evaluate and
respond to major capital proposals from
community organizations, with consideration
given to overall municipal priorities and the
City’s capacity to participate in such projects. A
sample framework and criteria are identified with
this Ten Year Plan (see appendix).
Not
Initiated
1. Conduct a review of best practices
/frameworks in place in other
municipalities.
2. Consult with internal stakeholders.
3. Develop a process for partnership
approvals.
4. Seek Council approval on a
partnership framework for City of
Pickering.
2027 project.
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities Status
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Provide approximately 15 additional soccer and
multi-use fields (unlit equivalents) over the next
ten years to address growth-related needs. New
fields may be developed within community parks
(with multiple fields per site) and appropriate
neighbourhood park sites, as well as in
partnership with other land providers such as
schools. Where possible, a focus should be
placed on full size fields (both lit and unlit) and
artificial turf fields as these provide greater
capacity for community use. In addition to new
fields in the Seaton community, opportunities
should be sought to enhance field supplies
within existing parks (e.g., conversion of under-
utilized assets such as in Maple Ridge Park).
In
Progress
1. Meet with local soccer clubs to
understand needs.
2. Track permit / usage and registration
trends to project growth / decline in
numbers.
3. Examine under utilized outdoor sport
facilities for repurposing /
enhancement.
4. Review new park opportunities for
multi-use pitches.
5. Develop a 5 year field forecast/plan
for new and existing facilities and build
into capital budget.
✓Annual meeting with Soccer clubs and Track user groups
completed in November 2024 & 2025. ✓Field utilization data completed in November. Unused field
days and times identified. ✓Registration data collected for sport user groups to better
understand community demand. ✓Preliminary list of future soccer fields developed for Seaton
area. ✓Funds included in 5 yr. capital forecast to support additional
fields.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities Status
Deliverables Progress % Completed
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Through the annual permitting process, track
the number of registrants using Pickering sports
fields (soccer, football baseball, cricket, etc.). At
a minimum, data to be collected should include
age (youth, adult, etc.) and residency (Pickering,
other, etc.). This data will enable trend tracking,
support future demand analysis, and inform
allocation practices.
Ongoing 1. Meet with local sport user groups to
determine wants / needs
2. Track permit / usage and registration
trends to project growth / decline in
numbers.
✓Annual meetings were held with sport user groups in
November 2024 & 2025. Discussion includes season
challenges and opportunities to improve services for upcoming
season. ✓Registration data collected with all major sport user groups
to track growth trends.
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Provide approximately 6 additional ball
diamonds (unlit equivalents) over the next ten
years to address growth-related needs. New
fields should be developed within community
parks (with multiple fields per site where
possible), as well as in partnership with other
land providers where appropriate. These needs
can be largely satisfied through planned
development at Dave Ryan Community Park (1
lit diamond) and future development on the
Greenwood Conservation lands (multiple lit
diamonds), including consideration of both
hardball and softball needs.
In
Progress
1. Meet with local sport user groups to
determine wants/needs
2. Track permit / usage and registration
trends to project future growth in
registration numbers.
3. Review new park opportunities for
ball diamonds based on growth
projections.
4. Complete a field condition analysis of
existing ball diamonds and prioritize
upgrades.
5. Explore the need for tournament type
facilities.
✓Annual ball diamond user group meetings held in 2024 &
2025. ✓Ball diamond utilization completed annually, unused
diamonds/times identified. ✓Dave Ryan Park (Seaton) baseball infrastructure being built
in 2026 as part of park development plan. ✓Consultation with
baseball groups for potential infrastructure in Greenwood
Conservation lands to occur in the future.
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Evaluate opportunities to repurpose surplus ball
diamonds and to align the diamond supply and
distribution with demand. Some candidates for
conversion include under-utilized and/or under-
sized diamonds at Maple Ridge Park, Lookout
Point Park, and Greenwood Park.
In
Progress
1. Review annual usage and identify
locations that are underutilized.
2. Conduct site review to determine
whether the existing diamond is suitable
for upgrades / construction to increase
size / usage or can be repurposed for
other recreational uses.
✓Annual utilization of ball diamonds were completed in 2024
& 2025. A list of under utilized parks were identified. ✓Diamond inventory and site review to be completed in 2026.
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Expand the number of public tennis courts (lit
where possible) in growing communities through
new court development in Seaton (4 courts at 2
parks) and Duffins Heights (2 courts at 1 park).
Courts should be designed for tennis only, but
may be co-located with other sport courts as
part of a complex.
In
Progress
1. Review new park opportunities for
tennis courts.
2. Develop a 5 year plan to identify
courts in specific parks /
neighbourhoods.
3. Include projects in capital budget
forecast.
4. Build courts as outlined in 5 year
plan.
✓New parks opportunities were reviewed to establish where
Tennis courts could be added as part of park development
plan. Five year plan was completed. ✓One court planned for Dave Ryan Community Park (Seaton,
2026). Design complete, funds included in 2026 capital
budget. ✓Two courts planned for Scenic Lane Park (Duffins Heights,
2026-27) ✓Two courts planned for Titanium Park (Seaton, 2026-27) ✓Two courts planned for SRCL (Seaton, 2030) ✓Funds were included in 10 year capital forecast.
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Work with the local tennis club to confirm the
long-term need for the courts at Greenwood
Park and consider shifting use to new courts
planned for Seaton, allowing this space to be
converted to other uses as defined by a future
redesign process for this park.
Target development of up to 19 new outdoor
pickleball courts by 2034, with a focus on
dedicated courts in appropriate locations.
Projects should consider site evaluation and
design criteria identified in this plan. The City
should continue to work with pickleball
organizations to monitor and assess the need
for additional dedicated court complexes over
time. Potential capital projects include:
a. developing six (6) dedicated courts at Diana,
Princess of Wales Park, possibly operated in
partnership with a club;
b.developing four (4) dedicated courts at the
site of the planned recreation facility in
Thompson’s Corners, possibly operated in
partnership with a club;
c. developing four (4) dedicated courts in the
Dave Ryan Community Park (P-123) in Seaton;
and
d. consideration of painting lines on selected
multi-use basketball courts at locations such as
Beechlawn Park (P-019, future) and selected
neighbourhood parks in Duffins Heights and
Seaton (e.g., P-086, etc.).
In
Progress
In
Progress
1.Consult with Greenwood residents to
gather feedback on reconstruction of
existing courts.
2.Develop a concept redevelopment
plan for Greenwood Park and seek
further consultation from local
residents.
3.Seek Council approval on the Park
Redevelopment Plan.
4.Include park redevelopment
elements in capital budget.
1.Meet with local Pickleball sport user
group to determine wants / needs.
2.Assess site(s) suitability for the
development of Pickleball courts.
Considerations include noise, traffic &
parking.
3.Develop a pickleball long range plan
and include funds in 10 year capital
forecast.
✓Open houses and community consultation held in November 2024
and December 2025. ✓Met with local resident groups to discuss ideas and obtain
feedback in May 2025.
✓Six outdoor courts constructed at Diana, Princess of Wales
Park. Ribbon cutting and court opening held in October 2025. ✓Four outdoor courts designed for Dave Ryan Community
Park, to be built in 2026. ✓Four outdoor courts planned for new Seaton Recreation
Complex & Library (2030).
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Develop approximately 13 additional outdoor
basketball courts by 2034 within growing
communities (e.g., Seaton) and under-served
areas (e.g., Liverpool, Kingston Road corridor)
based on an 800-metre service radius. Half
courts should generally be considered for
neighbourhood parks (and appropriate village
greens) and full courts for community parks.
Continue with plans to construct 5 new splash
pads / water play areas in Duffins Heights and
the Seaton community by 2034; additional sites
in Seaton and possibly City Centre will be
required longer-term. Should the City remove
the splash pad at Beachfront Park, it should be
replaced at another location south of Highway
401 in proximity to growth areas.
The provision of an outdoor pool would
represent a new level of service for the City and
the reconstruction of the pool at Petticoat Creek
Conservation Park is not viewed as a priority
within the scope of this Ten Year Plan.
In
Progress
In
Progress
Project on
hold
1.Map existing basketball courts in the
city and identify gaps based on
identified service radius.
2.Develop a 10 year basketball plan.
3.As development occurs, consult with
neighbouring residents/youth to
determine wants/needs.
4.Include funds in 10 year capital
budget forecast.
1.Investigate new location for
splashpads in growth areas south of
401 (to replace Beachfront Park).
2.Determine suitable sites in new
growth areas for splashpad
opportunities.
3.Develop a 5 year splashpad
development plan.
4.Include project funds in capital
budget forecast.
5.Engage with residents to determine
splashpad design elements as parks
come online.
1.Continue to engage with TRCA on
opportunities for Petticoat Creek
Conservation Area.
✓Four half court basketball courts design phase or built in
2025 & 2026, including Heartwood Green and Hawkridge
Green (2025), Blazing Star Green and Dave Ryan Community
Park (2026)) ✓Four full court basketball courts in design phase or built in
2025 & 2026, including Beechlawn Park (2025), Stonepay
Park, Rouge Valley Park, Forsythe Park (Claremont) (2026) ✓Basketball plan developed for new growth areas. Funds
included in Capital Forecast and/or DC background study ✓One court planned for Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
(2030)
✓Dave Ryan Community Park has one splashpad
(construction 2026) ✓Five year plan developed to include five additional parks in
new growth areas, funds included in Capital Budget forecast
(SRCL, Stonepay Village Green, Mattamy Development,
Whitevale Phase 2) ✓Community engagement to occur in 2026/2027 for various
park developments.
✓Staff commenced negotiations with TRCA in 2024 and 2025
for a management agreement of PCCP. ✓TRCA declined to accept the terms of the City's proposed
agreement which, in part, constructs a new pool and other
active recreational elements in the non-regulated areas of
PCCP and as a result negotiations were concluded in Q3
2025.
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Continue with plans to include a refrigerated
skating rink/water feature within City Centre
Park and consider the feasibility of a refrigerated
outdoor ice pad (combined with the splash pad,
if possible) at the Seaton Recreation Complex &
Library.
Reclassify skateboard parks as “all wheels
parks” and integrate this term into the City’s
signage and promotions.
In
Progress
Not
Initiated
1.Hire consultant to engage with
residents and prepare proposed
concept designs for both City Centre
and Seaton projects.
2.Engage with residents on potential
concept / designs, type of water feature
and skating amenities.
3.Seek Council approval on final
design.
4.Include funds in capital budget /
forecast.
1.Update existing site signage to
reclassify existing parks as "all wheels"
parks (Diana, Princess of Wales, West
Shore Skate Spot).
2.Update city website and
communications to include "all wheels"
parks promotion.
3.Design new facilities to
accommodate "all wheels" (NEW
Diana, Princess of Wales Park, SRCL)
✓Consultant were retained for City Centre project in fall 2024
(MJMA). ✓SRCL initial public consultations were held in October 2024
to garner feedback on three design concepts. ✓City Centre Park public consultations was held in May 2025
to gain feedback on desired design elements. ✓Council approved the scope of park amenities for the SRCL
in September, 2025 and the refrigerated outdoor ice pad was
not included. ✓Funds for City Centre Park identified in capital budget
forecast.
✓Recreation staff will update promotions in spring 2026. ✓Promotions for new Seaton Recreation Complex & Library
will include "all wheels" designation
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Expand the network of all wheels parks by:
A)Replacing the aging community-level skate
park at Diana, Princess of Wales Park at the
proposed hydro corridor park to the north
(pending approval from Hydro One);
B )Developing up to 4 new local skate spots in
South Pickering;
C)Developing a community-level skate park in
Seaton, possibly at the Seaton Recreation
Complex & Library; and
D)Developing up to 3 new local skate spots in
Seaton, including one at Dave Ryan Community
Park.
Determination of locations and designs will
require additional community consultation and
site evaluation, guided by the criteria and
classifications established in the City’s
Skateboard Park Strategy 2017.
Continue to install playgrounds within
appropriate park types in growth areas. At
minimum, playgrounds should be located within
800 metres of residential areas (less in
intensified areas), unobstructed by major
pedestrian barriers such as valleys, highways,
and railways. Playground design should give
consideration to play value, variety in design,
accessible features (focusing on community
park sites), and supporting amenities such as
pathways, seating, and shade.
In
Progress
In
Progress
A.
1.Retain a design build contractor.
2.Consult with skateboard community
regarding preferred designs.
3.Complete construction.
B.
1.Conduct a review of sites in south
Pickering for potential all wheels park
locations.
2.Engage with skateboarding
community and local residents.
3.Include funds in Capital Budget
forecast.
C.
1.include all wheels park plan in final
design for Seaton Rec Complex &
Library.
2.Engage with skateboard community
on design features.
D.
1.Conduct a review of sites in Seaton
for potential all wheels park locations.
2.Engage with skateboarding
community and local residents.
3.Include funds in Capital Budget
forecast.
1.Include plan for playground in each
new park design as appropriate.
2.Host ribbon cutting ceremony for
playgrounds in neighbourhood /
community park locations.
A ✓RFP was awarded in September 2025 to retain design build
contractor. ✓Public consultation held in October 2025.
B ✓West Shore Skate Spot complete. ✓Funds included in Capital Budget Forecast for future skate
spots.
C ✓Perkins & Will Architects have been retained to provide
Seaton Recreation Complex all wheels park design (with New
Line Skateparks). ✓Space has been allocated in Dave Ryan Community Park for
future skate spot with funds included in Capital Budget.
✓Playgrounds being planned for all new parks within growth
areas, including Seaton and Duffin Heights. ✓Playground opened in Passionfruit Green in January 2025
and in Hawkridge Green in November 2025.
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Integrate outdoor fitness equipment into
appropriate parks, focusing on destination parks
(e.g., selected community and waterfront parks)
and growing communities (using a 1-km radius
to support equitable distribution).
Support the establishment of community
gardens on appropriate municipal lands and as
an option in new and redeveloped parks able to
meet the site criteria contained in the City’s
Community Gardens Policy. Leverage
partnerships with agencies and private
landowners to ensure an equitable distribution
across Pickering (including one or more sites in
Seaton).
In
Progress
In
Progress
1.Select sites for outdoor fitness
equipment within existing park
infrastructure.
2.Hire consultant and construct the
park(s).
3.Include outdoor fitness equipment in
new outdoor park designs where
appropriate.
1. Promote urban agriculture within new
plans of subdivision (ongoing)
3.Review opportunities to establish
community gardens on municipal land,
particularly in Seaton community.
4.Evaluate community garden
opportunity at future Seaton Rec
Centre.
5.Host Earth Month workshops /
activities on an annual basis.
6.Promote the City's grant programs to
those with an interest in urban
agriculture (ongoing)
7.Facilitate annual Environmental
School Grant (ongoing)
8.Provide input to the draft NEP
secondary plan policies for the creation
of urban agriculture areas.
✓Three parks have been selected in south Pickering for
installations in 2025 (Alex Robertson Park, Glengrove Park,
and East Woodlands Park). Construction 2026. ✓Three parks in Seaton have been selected to include
outdoor fitness equipment, the first (Passionfruit Green)
opened in spring 2025.
✓Council approved new community garden as part of SRCL
project. ✓Community Gardens have been expanded to include:
•Seaton Taccgate Taunton Road Condos – 14 raised beds in
private park (multi-unit development) – currently under
construction (2025)
•Universal City Phases 4-5 – proposed community garden on
podium, 4 raised garden boxes for residents – Site Plan
Approved
•George Ashe Library - added more raised garden beds in
2024
•Valley Plentiful Garden - three new raised beds, 13 parking
lot with accessible spaces, bike racks and landscaping -
project completed in 2025 ✓Through the Integrated Sustainable Design Standards
(ISDS), staff encourage urban agriculture on private land. ✓Staff organized a number of Earth Month (April 2025)
activities to include hosting 5 community workshops ✓Environmental School Grants: In 2024 and 2025 three
aligned projects were supported through the grant program.
These initiatives focused on growing food on school property
and teaching students how to grow it at home. ✓Staff have provided feedback through the NEP Secondary
Plan process.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Deliverables Progress Recommendation
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
% Completed
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Provide two (2) additional leash-free dog areas
within the next ten years in response to
community need and only in cases where
location criteria can be met. Evaluate options for
establishing an off-leash dog area in Seaton
and continue with plans to develop an off-leash
park in the proposed Hydro Corridor park
(pending approval from Hydro One).
Not
Initiated
1. Investigate potential locations within
existing or future park infrastructure that
are suitable for leash free areas.
2. Engage with local residents and pet
owners on appropriate location and
designs of leash free park facilities.
3. Hire the contractor to build two new
leash free dog areas in Pickering.
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Work with the TRCA to enhance Petticoat Creek
Conservation Park as a signature park site for
large events and festivals.
Project on
hold
1. Create an agreement with TRCA to
develop a park master plan and cost
sharing plan.
2. Retain consultant to prepare park
plan drawings and cost estimates.
3. Engage with local residents on
design features and park elements.
4. Construct new park amenities.
5. Develop a conceptual program /
event plan with logistics.
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As a general principle, consider and evaluate
event hosting capabilities when developing and
redeveloping community and district parks,
including the provision of support infrastructure
(e.g., parking, electrical service, water and
wastewater services, washrooms, shade, etc.).
Not
Initiated
1. Conduct a review of existing and
proposed new parks infrastructure for
general suitability for hosting activities
and events.
2. Retain consultant to prepare
conceptual plans for event space
including required infrastructure.
3. Construct event infrastructure in new
and existing parks where appropriate.
✓2026 Project: funds included in 2026 Capital Budget to
retain consultant for conceptual planning for Seaton District
Park.
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Continue to place a high priority on the
preservation and restoration of waterfront parks
and beaches that support public access for
residents and visitors.
In
Progress
1. Complete construction and host
ribbon cutting ceremony for phase 1 of
Beachfront Park.
2. Install 20 public art pieces within
Beachfront Park, phase 1 and host
unveiling event.
3. Complete the design of Beachfront
Park phase 2.
4. Construct phase 2 of beachfront park
and host ribbon cutting ceremony.
✓Phase 1 Beachfront Park complete - ribbon cutting hosted
July 2025. ✓All 20 public art pieces have been installed. ✓Phase 2 design in 2026, construction pending council
approval, in 2027
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Continue to monitor participation and trends in In
recreation and sport activities accommodated Progress
through the parks system (including those
delivered in partnership with others) to inform
48 future capital needs and strategies.
1.Review annual usage and identify
locations that are underutilized / well
utilized.
2.Track registration and look at trends
to determine expected increase or
decrease in usage.
3.Conduct site review to determine
whether suitable and/or propose
upgrades / construction to increase size
/ usage.
✓Geofencing data conducted annually by Community
Services to track usage of active parks (Kinsmen Park,
particularly)
Parkland
Modify and update the City’s parkland hierarchy In 1. Release discussion paper on
through the next Official Plan update. This Progress Community Elements and
includes distinguishing between different types Infrastructure, which includes parkland
of parkland in Mixed Use Areas and (May 2025).
Urban/Rural Residential Areas and updating the 2. Release survey on Community
policies for existing designations as appropriate. Elements and Infrastructure, which
Additionally, it is recommended that two new includes parkland (May 2025).
park categories (Urban Parks and Linear Parks) Received 221 responses.
be created to support the emerging Mixed Use 3. Host two public information centres
Area hierarchy. Consideration may also be on Community Elements and
given to renaming the District Park (to “City-wide Infrastructure, which includes parkland
Park”) and expanding the designation to allow (May 2025).
for the inclusion of larger properties that support 4. Draft new policy (fall 2025)
linear and passive recreation, such as city-wide 5. Present Official Plan for Council
events, environmental education, interpretation, approval (Q1 2027)
and nature-related recreation.
✓Released discussion paper on Community Elements and
Infrastructure, which included parkland in May 2025 ✓Released survey on Community Elements and
Infrastructure, which included parkland in May 2025. Received
221 responses. ✓Hosted two (2) public information centres on Community
Elements and Infrastructure, which included parkland in May
2025.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Parkland
Deliverables Progress % Completed
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Develop and maintain a comprehensive
inventory database of parks and open spaces
(linked to GIS and asset management
databases) for the purposes of evaluation and
planning.
Not
Initiated
1. Conduct a best practices review of
neighbouring municipalities to
determine potential GIS enhancement.
2. Develop a Parks and Open Spaces
inventory for parks permitting.
3. Continue to update inventory in GIS
of existing infrastructure and as new
park amenities are constructed.
2026 Project
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Adopt a minimum City-wide parkland provision
target of 1.5 hectares per 1,000 residents
through to 2034. This target (as well as defined
targets for mixed use areas, new community
areas, and established areas) should be used to
inform the review of development applications
and secondary plans for the next ten years.
Where possible, parkland provision targets
should be linked to population and/or housing
units.
In
Progress
1. Draft new Official Plan policy that will
identify City-wide parkland targets
(2025.)
2. Present Official Plan for Council
approval (2027)
✓Staff working on draft Official Plan Policy that identifies City-
wide parkland targets, expected to be complete in Q1 2026. ✓Present draft Official Plan for approval (Q1 2027)
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Prepare a parkland acquisition strategy to
enhance current and future community access
to parks, with consideration of alternative
acquisition tools. The strategy should confirm
priorities for land acquisition (including
opportunities to secure larger park blocks for
community-serving amenities) and a budget for
the annual allocation of funds.
Not
Initiated
1. Hire a consultant to work with City
Staff to prepare a parkland acquisition
strategy.
2. Seek approval from Council.
3. Utilize Parkland Acquisition Strategy
to plan out north-east Pickering.
2027 Project.
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Use the priority mapping in this plan to inform
land acquisition and work with other municipal
departments to secure land and/or enhance
programming in high priority areas (informed by
the proposed parkland acquisition strategy).
In
Progress
1. Develop mapping to indicate priority
land requirements for parks and
recreation infrastructure in City Centre,
north-east Pickering and within other
infill areas.
✓Northeast Pickering draft preferred layout plan includes
locations for community and neighbourhood parks and
recreation/community centres. ✓Detailed park locations to be determined through the future
Neighbourhood Planning process.
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Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation
Parkland
Strengthen collaboration with public agencies
(e.g., schools, local and other levels of
government, utility and infrastructure agencies,
etc.) to facilitate community access to parks,
trails, and recreation spaces on non-municipally
owned sites. Consider developing a framework
to improve connections to (and programming of)
these spaces.
Update the parkland dedication requirements
and related policies within the City of Pickering’s
Official Plan and Parkland Conveyance By-
law to reflect the changes enacted through the
More Homes, Built Faster Act (Bill 23) and
related legislation, with further consideration of
the recommendations within this Ten Year Plan.
Consideration may also be given to developing
a procedure establishing the guidelines and
process for administering the Parkland
Conveyance By-law.
Establish policies surrounding privately-owned
public spaces (POPs) and strata parks. While
these spaces will generally be discouraged, they
may be counted toward the parkland dedication
requirement at the discretion of the City (with
strata parks being accepted at a discounted
rate). Appropriate legal agreements must be
established to address park design and
construction standards, public access,
maintenance, etc. POPs are not appropriate in
locations outside of mixed use areas.
Status
In
Progress
In
Progress
In
Progress
Deliverables
1.Meet annually with the Durham
District School Board and Durham
Catholic District School Board to see
what opportunities exist.
2.Meet annually with Conservation
Authorities to plan for and discuss new
recreation opportunities.
3.Meet with Rouge Valley National
Park to discuss potential recreational
opportunities.
4.Continue discussions with
Infrastructure Canada on Seaton Trail
lands.
1.Develop new parkland conveyance
by-law.
1.Develop a Strata Parks and POPS
Guideline.
Official Plan
2.Draft new Strata Parks and POPS
policies (Fall 2025)
3.Present Official Plan for Council
approval (Q1 2027)
Progress % Completed
✓DDSB meetings held annually in fall. ✓DCDSB meeting to be held in late fall. ✓Staff working with TRCA in 2025 to establish a trail kiosk at
the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, and advocating for
trail improvements from that trail head. ✓Staff met with Rouge Valley National Urban Park to discuss
future park plans and programming opportunities in 2025.
✓Parkland Conveyance By-law approved by Council in
November 2024. By-law under Appeal.
✓Strata Parks and POPS Guideline passed November 2024 ✓Official Plan - Ongoing
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Deliverables Progress % Completed Recommendation
Parkland
Establish clear location and development In 1. Defend Parkland Conveyance By-law ✓Existing policies included in Official Plan
guidelines describing what constitutes
acceptable parkland dedication from
developers. These guidelines should consider
restrictions for encumbered lands, hazards
Progress at the Ontario Land Tribunal (July 2026) ✓Parkland Conveyance By-law approved November 2024 -
Under Appeal
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environmentally protected lands, rights-of-way
and easements, contaminated lands, etc. and
be included within the Official Plan or parkland
conveyance procedure.
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Adopt a “Parkland First” approach that
prioritizes parkland conveyance over cash-in-
lieu of parkland and privately-owned public
spaces in order to address parkland
requirements.
In
Progress
Official Plan
1. Draft new policy (Spring 2026)
2. Present Official Plan for Council
approval (Q1 2027)
✓New Draft policy (Spring 2026)
Consider updating the City’s Community In 1. Complete a CBC update report ✓Updated Community Benefits Charge Bylaw came into effect
Benefits Charges Strategy and By-law to include Progress (Released April 2025) July 1, 2025.
59 the consideration of parkland acquisition beyond
the amounts available under the provisions of
2. Seek Council approval on the
updated CBC By-law (June 2025)
the Planning Act.
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Utilize alternative financial tools and other
parkland acquisition approaches beyond
traditional land conveyance mechanisms as
necessary to meet the City’s parkland targets to
2034. The City is encouraged to actively pursue
direct purchase of land in priority acquisition
areas and unserviced land with future parkland
potential.
Not
Initiated
1. Explore additional opportunities for
land acquisition (greenbelt - north east
Pickering).
2. Prioritize parkland reserve funds for
acquisition.
3. Consider establishing a land
acquisition reserve fund.
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Clearly articulate the criteria that will be used to
evaluate the acceptance of cash-in-lieu of
parkland dedication.
In
Progress
1. Develop a criteria to evaluate the
acceptance of cash-in-lieu of parkland
dedication.
2. Develop a By-law for approval.
✓Parkland Conveyance By-law approved Nov. 2024
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Prioritize spending parkland cash-in-lieu funds
on land acquisition, rather than capital
improvements in parks.
Not
Initiated
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Parkland
Deliverables Progress % Completed
63
Institute a program to track the annual spending
and allocation of cash-in-lieu funds in keeping
with Planning Act requirements (at least 60% of
monies must be spent or allocated at the
beginning of each year) and to evaluate the
performance of this Ten Year Plan.
Not
Initiated
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Conduct an assessment of cash-in-lieu of
parkland valuation processes and fees, with the
goal of ensuring that cash-in-lieu of parkland
rates are reflective of local market conditions.
moved to
mid-term
** Move to mid term deliverables
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As opportunities arise, evaluate the potential to
secure and/or protect open space lands that are
outside the parks system and that provide
important connections between parks, trails, and
other public areas, having regard to the Official
Plan and partner agency requirements.
In
Progress
1. Develop a land acquisition strategy.
2. Circulate incoming applications to
applicable departments for input.
3. Evaluate development applications
containing natural heritage features to
determine if potential exists.
✓As applications are received, staff review parkland
requirements based on community need.
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Continue to maintain a commitment to universal
accessibility, safety, and comfort within the
City’s parks and trails system by:
A) Regularly consulting with the City’s
Accessibility Advisory Committee and ensuring
compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act (AODA), recognizing that
some parks and trails may include areas of
natural terrain that are more difficult to access.
B) Emphasize the provision of amenities such
as washrooms, benches/seating areas, bike
racks, and shade (structures, tree canopy, etc.)
in appropriate park types to address the needs
of all age groups.
C) Engage qualified personnel to undertake a
review of all parks and trails using Crime
Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED) principles to identify safety concerns
relative to access, sightlines, etc.
In
Progress
A.
1. Continue to present new park
infrastructure designs to Accessibility
Advisory Committee for review and
input.
B.
1. Ensure new park designs consider all
ages and abilities
C.
1. Hire a CPTED consultant to review
and provide detailed report to identify
areas of concern for parks and trails,
and suggest solutions.
2. Review history of customer feedback
and select priority parks and trails
based on customer
concerns/complaints.
A) ✓Designs for all significant park developments and
redevelopments are presented to the AAC.
B) ✓All parks are designed and constructed to be in compliance
with the AODA standards and consider all ages and abilities.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Parkland
Deliverables Progress % Completed
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Continue to provide a balance of active and
passive spaces within the parks system to
support all-season recreation and sports, casual
use and unstructured play, special events, and
cultural activities.
In
Progress
1. For existing parks due for renewal or
upgrades, conduct a survey to better
understand residents needs.
2. Determine priority amenities for park
development opportunities for all ages
and abilities when designing new parks
that include active and passive spaces.
✓Public consultation conducted for Greenwood Park
redevelopment plan; Maple Ridge Park redevelopment
consultation to occur in 2026. ✓Best practices review completed and a review of current and
future trends for park development data being considered for
all new park designs.
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Continue to support outdoor education,
stewardship, and climate change mitigation
initiatives through the open space system, such
as tree plantings, naturalization efforts,
community gardens, butterfly/pollinator parks,
and adopt-a-park/trail programs, in conjunction
with community partners.
In
Progress
1. Host Earth Month activities to engage
the community in environmental
stewardship.
2.Support and coordinate Park
Stewardship groups
3. Deliver a spring and fall tree planting
event through the "Take Pride in
Pickering" program
4. Maintain pollinator gardens (ongoing)
5. Coordinate community litter clean-
ups and promote #ThatsSoTrash
campaign (Ongoing)
6. Distribute Environmental School
Grants
7. Plant trees through LEAF program
8. Complete a naturalization / invasive
species management project in fall
2025
9. Deliver sustainability workshops
annually
10. Continue to work with the
development community to support
private sector environmental
enhancements that include native
plants, green roofs, bird-friendly design,
etc.
✓1) Earth Month activities included: delivery of 5 community
workshops; 1 community tree planting; and numerous litter
clean-ups. ✓2) Park Stewardship Program welcomed 1 new group in
2025 for a total of 21 groups. ✓3) A total of 175 volunteers planted 750 trees/shrubs at Take
Pride in Pickering’s two planting events. ✓4) Community groups including 134 students from
Dunbarton High School and 60 TRCA Conservation Youth
Corp. volunteered to maintain pollinator gardens. ✓5) 55 groups (3,222 volunteers) signed up to organize a litter
clean-up as part of #ThatsSoTrash campaign ✓6) 8 schools were able to complete projects through funds
from the City’s Environmental Schools Grant ✓7) Tree/shrub planting program through LEAF is ongoing. ✓8) In collaboration with TRCA, tree/shrub plantings and
invasive species management continued along the
greenspace near Valley Farm Ravine and in Duffin Heights.
300 stems,100 trees, and 200 root shrubs were planted near
Valley Farm Ravine in 2025. Duffin Heights metrics are
captured under Take Pride in Pickering above. ✓9) Hosted 25 workshops/events, including a new Sustainable
Home Expo. ✓10) Through implementation of the ISDS, efforts continue.
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Recommendation Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
Parkland
Continue to initiate park redevelopment projects
at key sites requiring renewal and evaluate park
sites within or adjacent to high density mixed
use areas for longer-term redevelopment. Park
redevelopment projects should be identified in
the City’s long-term capital plan and include
additional public and stakeholder consultation.
Continue to expand and connect the
recreational trail network. This includes planning
trails within new community areas and working
with partners to leverage public sites (such as
utility rights-of-ways and other linear corridors)
for trail use as appropriate. Improvements to the
on-road cycling network should be guided by the
City’s Integrated Transportation Master Plan.
Continue to enhance the trail network by
installing and maintaining safety and comfort
features – such as lighting, signage, seating,
etc. – in appropriate locations and addressing
the recommendations for a multi-use trail design
and safety audit, wayfinding study and pilot
project, and trails amenities plan within the
City’s Integrated Transportation Master Plan.
In
Progress
In
Progress
Not
Initiated
1.Conduct park inspections annually to
evaluate and identify areas in need of
improvement / repair.
2.Connect with key user groups to
evaluate park usage and needs.
3.Identify key sites for redevelopment
based on community needs and aging
park infrastructure.
4.Conduct community engagement as
part of the park redevelopment plan.
1.Review and prioritize future trail
networks as identified in the
Transportation Master Plan and include
funds in capital budget forecast.
2.Identify additional opportunities for
expansion of existing trail networks
based on community needs.
3.Conduct community engagement as
part of the planning process.
1.Conduct a review to identify needs
for trail enhancements to improve
safety and comfort.
2.Track trail usage to identify the need
for higher levels of service.
3.Include funds in capital budget
forecast for construction of
enhancements.
✓Park & playground inspections occurred on a monthly basis. ✓Park improvement/issues were discussed with sport user
groups at annual meeting (November). ✓Playground evaluations has been conducted and a
equipment replacement program has been established. New
Playgrounds were installed at two parks (Lynn Heights,
Chickadee, Whitevale). Remaining projects have been
included in the Capital Budget Forecast. ✓Park capital improvements in 2025 includes turf field
replacement for Bev Morgan Park and Kinsmen Park; Long
Jump Pit replacement at St Mary Catholic Secondary School,
Tennis Courts resurfaced at David Farr Park, 1 tennis/4
pickleball courts built at Shadybrook Park, Charcoal BBQ
Pads and disposal bins added to 5 parks.
✓Funds included in the 2026 Capital Budget for the planning
and design of two neighbourhood connector trail systems in
Seaton. Funding for the Environmental Assessment (EA) for
additional trails and construction has been included in the
Capital Forecast. ✓Durham Meadoway EA and preliminary design to be
undertaken through the Region of Durham (2026) and
construction costs included in the Capital Forecast.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Deliverables Progress % Completed
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Provide targeted leadership courses in aquatics,
programs, and camps until appropriate staffing
levels are achieved. Reach out to area school
boards to assist in this endeavour.
In
Progress
1. Continue to offer a minimum of 12
aquatic leadership and First Aid
courses.
2. Expand current CIT and Assistant
Counselor training initiatives to
additional locations.
3. Introduce staff fitness development
opportunism for fitness instructors
through various clinics.
4. Work in partnership with the School
Boards to introduce the Specialized
High School Major Partnership Program
to support youth leadership and
engagement.
✓Required staffing levels have been achieved in 2025. ✓Aquatics offered 12 leadership courses which included 243
of participants ✓A total of 15+ leadership courses were available through a
combination of Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross,
National Lifeguard, Swim for Life Instructor, and Standard
First Aid/CPR-C programs. ✓Four weeks of Counsellor in Training program offered in
summer with 25 participants. Four weeks of Assistant
Counsellor training were offered with 38 participants. ✓Staff provided High Five training to 30 students from St.
Mary Catholic Secondary School. ✓High School students participated in youth roundtable to
provide feedback for the Community Services Youth Plan.
73
Establish strategies to assist not-for-profit
community groups in the recruitment, training,
and retention of volunteers to support
community-led recreation and sport
programming.
In
Progress
1. Host a focus group session with sport
user groups to solicit their feedback on
volunteer development; complete a
SWOT exercise.
2. Track the number of sport volunteers
in Pickering by sport discipline (this is
important for sports tourism)
3. Continue to run a sport user group
and community group fair, minimum of
once per year.
✓Sport User Group Open Houses were held in spring 2025
and November 2025. ✓Coordinator, Sports Services & Coordinator, Volunteer
Services to host focus group session in 2026
Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
74
Create objectives and strategies to enhance
community capacity and increase access to
recreation and parks services for residents
through an expanded community development
model.
In
Progress
1. Enhance webpage to showcase
amenities at Pickering parks.
2. Update Google listings to include
amenities.
3. Host information session for
community groups to mentor access to
the community grant program for park
permitting.
4. Establish a marketing campaign to
showcase recreation & parks services,
to increase awareness and interest.
5. Gather feedback from sport &
cultural groups to better understand
their needs to strengthen their
respective programs.
6. Create a Community Group Affiliation
Policy to support and strengthen
relationships with existing and emerging
sport/cultural groups.
✓Upgraded website launched in spring 2025. ✓Parks and facilities list was updated.
75
Regularly review agreements with partners to
ensure an appropriate and sustainable
distribution of operational and financial
responsibilities.
In
Progress
1. Include select sites in annual
marketing and sponsorship packages to
attract interest and funding for sites that
require upgrade.
2. Review and update Licence
Agreements to ensure terms and
conditions meet operational needs.
✓Licence agreements have been updated in 2025: Mount
Zion Community Centre (October), Whitevale Community
Centre, Whitevale Arts & Culture Centre (October), Pickering
Pickleball Club - Princess Diana of Wales Park (October);
Amberlea Tennis Club - Shadybrook Park (August).
77
Seek sponsorships and sustainable funding to
reintroduce the Swim to Survive program for
students and families (once staffing shortages
are addressed). Place additional emphasis on
the need for children and families to be safe in
and around water.
In
Progress
1. Include in the 2026 Sponsorship
Opportunities Plan.
2. Explore program delivery options in
order to offer the program in the
community, including ongoing
discussions with DDSB/DCDSB and
with community groups to understand
the needs of offering the program
annually.
3. Secure sufficient aquatics staff and
location to run the program.
4. Develop a marketing plan to target
corporate leaders to fund the program.
✓Swim to Survive program was introduced for camp
participants (606) as part of their weekly program. ✓Swim to Survive Program included in the 2025/2026
sponsorship package.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Deliverables Progress % Completed
78
Develop an Aquatic, Fitness and Program
Strategy that reflects current and future
programming needs to identify the scope of
future program needs and to maximize
community resources.
In
Progress
1. Continue to monitor annual fill rates
of existing programs and services.
2. Budget for and retain a consultant to
lead the project (2027).
3. Conduct a best practices review of
municipal programs and services.
✓Program registration reports are run each season to
evaluate existing programs.
79
Implement quality assurance programs in the
delivery of service in recreation to reflect the
quality and safe programming for all age groups.
Some examples include: HIGH FIVE (Principles
of Healthy Child Development and Active
Aging), Youth Friendly Communities, Lifesaving
Society Aquatic Safety Management program,
etc.
In
Progress
1. Develop a Staff Qualification
Recertification Strategy.
2. Develop a process for tracking staff
certifications so that expiry dates are
flagged, ensuring that staff/instructors
maintain their annual certifications
during active employment.
✓Developed a process for tracking staff certifications. ✓Completed a Staff qualification recertification strategy.
80
Work to achieve an 85% fill rate in all recreation
services and programs (calculated as
participation divided by capacity).
In
Progress
1. Review program registration reports
to determine current fill-rates.
2. Develop a targeted marketing
campaign for increasing awareness of
programs with a fill rate lower than
85%.
✓Recreation Programs: 74.7% Fill rate for 2025 ✓Aquatics Programs: 81% Fill rate for 2025 ✓Fitness Programs: 65% Fill rate for 2025
81
Promote Canada’s 24-Hour Movement
Guidelines to encourage greater physical activity
levels (frequency, intensity, and duration) in
Pickering residents.
In
Progress
1. Develop a marketing campaign to
promote the initiative.
2. Develop annual event itinerary.
3. Promote offerings annually.
✓Promoting and highlighting Guidelines in existing programs
in 2026
82
Work with the Town of Ajax to develop common
principles in the allocation of community
facilities that are commonly used by
organizations that operate across the West
Durham area.
In
Progress
1. Conduct a best practices review of
ice and field allocation policies from
neighbouring municipalities.
2. Develop a ice and field allocation
procedure that includes the same
principles as the Town of Ajax
Allocation Policies where possible.
3.Liase with Ajax staff to ensure permit
process dates are consistent where
possible. Consistent dates will assist
sport user groups with shared
jurisdictions.
4.Work closely with Ajax to ensure that
ice needs are addressed during capital
project repair in 2027 and in advance of
Seaton opening.
✓Best practices review completed. ✓Draft Ice and Field Allocation Procedures completed,
process included close review of Ajax policies.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Deliverables Progress % Completed
83
Refine and expand the Access to Recreation
Policy to include stabilized funding based on
need, equity in the registration process, and
other findings based on input from recipients.
In
Progress
1. Conduct a best practices review of
similar policies other municipalities,
including Durham municipalities.
2. Obtain feedback from staff working
regularly with the subsidy programs to
better understand strengths and
challenges with current program.
3. Update current Access to Recreation
program to ensure it meets community
need.
4. Seek Council approval on new Policy
and on the two Service Agreements
with the Region of Durham.
5. Increase awareness through the
City's website by ensuring program
information is updated and has a fresh
new look.
✓Best practices review conducted in August 2025. ✓Reviewed current Access to Recreation Policy to revise,
update (September - November 2025), ✓Updated Access to Recreation Policy to be completed in
2026.
84
Conduct an audit of municipally-supported
recreation and sport opportunities available to
all genders and work to increase participation by
girls, women, and persons identifying as female
or gender diverse.
In
Progress
1. Conduct a best practices review
among neighbouring municipalities of
gender based programs and services.
2. Develop additional options for
programs and memberships where
gaps exist.
3. Develop a targeted strategy to
promote programs to under-served
populations.
✓The following programs were implemented in 2025:
Jumpstart sponsored girls-only court program (40
participants), female-only swims (165 participants), female
squash lessons (90 participants). ✓ Best practices review and promotional strategy to take place
in 2026.
85
Consider the recommendations of the City’s
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy through
the implementation of recreation and parks
services including those related to key
principles, representation, training, space
design, guide/handbook, and performance
metrics.
In
Progress
1. Launch public education campaign
with respect to anti-hate messaging.
2. Host three intersectionality
workshops for City Staff - one annually
3. Provide spaces for and highlight
Pickering's diverse businesses through
community events
✓Design work for the Anti-Hate Public Education Campaign
began in April 2025. Draft pending review. ✓Intersectionality
workshop for managers and supervisors hosted in June 2025 ✓Local diverse businesses were engaged during
Emancipation Day, International Day for People of African
Descent, and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
86
Develop a Community Engagement Plan to
welcome and involve all residents in recreation
and parks opportunities.
Not
Initiated
1. Conduct a best practices review
among neighbouring municipalities.
2. Develop a Community Engagement
Framework and seek council approval.
3. Lead staff training engagement
session.
✓Proposed to begin spring 2026.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Deliverables Progress % Completed
87
Work with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and
IndigenACTION to discuss ways of collaborating
with Indigenous People to reflect sport and
recreation needs in Pickering.
Not
Initiated
1. Host focus groups with Aboriginal
Sport Circle and IndigenACTION to
understand sport and recreation needs.
2. Develop program implementation
plan.
3. Launch one program by 2027.
88
Ensure that all public spaces are safe and
welcoming spaces for staff and users as
outlined in the Safer Spaces Canada criteria.
In
Progress
1. Complete an exterior lighting study at
community centres/park spaces to
ensure lighting levels are sufficient. This
includes: City Hall, Esplanade Park,
South Esplanade, Main Branch Library,
ESCC, WSCC, GALCC, Tomlinson
Community Centre, and Don Beer
Arena.
✓ Consultant secured in 2025 to complete an exterior lighting
study on identified facilities. ✓ Funds were included in the 2026 budget to address
necessary upgrades and improvements on priority locations.
Work will commence in 2026.
89
Articulate and seek Council approval for all
recreation and parks levels of service in
preparation for the need for expanded growth-
related services. This work will entail working
with a third-party to identify all services, how
often and the standards to which they are
delivered, resources required, and potential
efficiencies.
Not
Initiated
1. Hire a consultant to conduct a "level
of service" review.
2. Determine trends and service
priorities to focus resources.
✓2027 Project
90
Develop a Ten-Year Recreation Staffing Plan
that reflects the approved levels of service and
changes in service requirements (e.g., staffing
levels, office space, etc.) due to the growth of
the population.
In
Progress
1. Develop a
Recreation/Culture/Facilities Staff
Succession Plan.
2. Conduct a review to better
understand impacts of growth to ensure
sufficient space for staff.
3. Complete a Staffing Plan for Dorsay
Community & Heritage Centre
4. Complete a Staffing Plan for Seaton
Recreation Complex & Library
✓Staffing plan developed for the Dorsay Community &
Heritage Centre in 2025.
Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation
Recreation Service Delivery
Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
91
Develop a Staff Training and Development
Continuum that identifies the necessary
knowledge, skills, and competencies for each
job type for Recreation Services. This exercise
should document current trends and
developments that will keep staff performing at
a high level and improve readiness for
succession planning.
In
Progress
1. Develop a standard onboarding
process to streamline policies,
procedures and approaches for new
staff to ensure consistency.
2. Establish an evaluation/check in
system to ensure new staff are on track
or require additional support.
3. Consult Recreation Staff in
developing a Succession Plan.
✓HR undertook a leadership assessment in 2024/2025 that
resulted in a Leadership Development Framework that was
implemented in 2025. ✓Onboarding program improved in 2025 for Front
Desk/Customer Service Staff to include various training tools.
92
Refine existing performance metrics and
prepare a concise annual report card to reflect
changes in participation rates, service delivery,
volunteerism, utilization of public spaces,
satisfaction levels, and other outcomes from
recreation and parks participation.
In
Progress
1. Establish baseline metrics to
measure against annually, for program
capacity and facility usage.
2. Develop a metric to measure
customer service processes and
satisfaction levels.
3. In collaboration with IT, establish a
digital tracking system for customer
feedback.
4. Review and track customer feedback
annually with the CS management
team in an effort to improve customer
service delivery.
✓Baseline metrics have been developed for Community
Services key performance indicators. ✓Completed an inventory of customer feedback
systems/processes in November 2025.
Implementation Recommendations
93
Regularly monitor progress of the Ten Year
Plan, including tracking of growth and
demographic characteristics, activity patterns,
facility usage, participation levels, trends, and
completed recommendations.
In
Progress
1. Develop a list of deliverables for all
(101) recommendations in the Ten Year
Plan. Recommendations are divided
into three timelines: Short term (2024-
2026); Medium term (2027-2029); Long
term (2030+).
2. Meet semi-annually with
Implementation Team (consisting of
supporting departments) and develop
tracking mechanism.
3. Semi-annual check-in to ensure
regular tracking of growth and
demographics.
4. Prepare and deliver annual progress
report to Council.
✓Meetings were held in May, June, September and October
2025 by the Implementation Team to develop deliverables for
all short term recommendations and
to review and update the plan and track progress. ✓City Development prepared annual update to the 20-year
population forecast (spring 2026). ✓Annual (2024/25) progress report completed - Council
approval anticipated in January 2026.
Short Term 2025 - 2027 Status Recommendation
Implementation Recommendations
Deliverables Progress % Completed
94
Ensure that planning for major capital projects
includes meaningful community engagement
and feasibility studies that validate building
program and service requirements and are
aligned with community needs, partnership
opportunities, and financial capabilities.
In
Progress
1. Secure specialty consultant(s) as
required to support the development of
feasibility studies / architectural plans.
2. Develop stakeholder engagement
plans for all major capital projects that
involve recreational space.
3. Engage key stakeholders through the
design process by leveraging corporate
communications channels and
engagement tactics.
4. Develop and post annual
infrastructure and capital projects
videos highlighting main projects from
previous year.
5. Summarize key findings and
feedback from engagement activities
and incorporate into designs.
✓Design for George Ashe Community Centre & Library
renovation awarded in November 2025, preliminary design to
occur in early 2026. ✓Public consultation to follow later in the year, focusing on
interior work in the library.
95
Develop a communications plan following
approval of the Ten Year Plan to create
awareness about its key messages and
recommendations amongst residents and
stakeholders. Implement a system for the
regular reporting of the plan, including an annual
report card to the community.
In
Progress
1. Host bi-monthly meetings to guide
the communications plan, identify
milestones, and track progress.
2. Update and maintain existing Let's
Talk Pickering Project page.
3. Develop an annual progress/status
report that is easy to read and visually
appealing.
4. Design a series of engaging
infographic style social media images to
generate awareness and support
annual progress report card.
✓Initial project updates maintained on Let's Talk Pickering
project page. ✓Regular meetings with Communication staff have occurred
to support communication on various projects and initiatives. ✓Progress report will be posted on City website in 2026.
96
Establish annual work plans to identify
recommendations requiring implementation
within the coming year. Work plans should
identify departmental leads, partners, funding
requirements and sources, etc.
In
Progress
1. Review Ten Year Plan annually and
identify projects and initiatives that
should be included in department
annual work plans and annual budgets.
2. Create annual Community
Services/Department workplans.
✓Annual Community Services workplan developed for 2025
and 2026 to include key initiatives identified in the Ten Year
Plan.
Short Term 2025 - 2027
Recommendation
Implementation Recommendations
Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
98
Use this Ten Year Plan as a resource in
establishing the City’s annual budget
documents, capital forecasts, development and
community benefits charges studies, secondary
plans, and other related studies.
In
Progress
1. Review 10-Year plan objectives as
part of annual budget process.
2. Review 10-Year plan objectives as
part of DC and CBC background study
✓Ten-Year Plan has been reviewed and referenced in the
development of various City plans or processes, including the
City's 10 Capital Forecast, Development & Community
Benefits Charges Study, and Northeast Pickering Secondary
Plan.
99
Where appropriate and consistent with City
policies and priorities, consider alternative
funding and cost-sharing approaches such as
(but not limited to) fundraising, grants, private-
public partnerships, sponsorships, surcharges,
capital reserve contributions, various forms of
collaboration to provide best value to residents.
In
Progress
1. Work with DDSB for shared use
agreement at Thompson's Corner
Community facility (i.e. gymnasium).
2. Monitor Provincial and Federal Grant
programs for development of new
community spaces (facilities and
outdoor amenities).
3. Create "shovel ready" documents
where possible.
✓Three grant funding applications were submitted by Staff to
include: 1) outdoor fitness equipment for three parks, and 2)
through GICB for the O'Brien Arena Renovation and the
Seaton Recreation Complex & Library projects.
100
Assess and ensure that operating budget
implications are identified and appropriately
resourced prior to approving major capital
projects.
Not
Initiated
1. Develop operating plans including
financial impacts for all capital projects.
101
Foster effective partnerships and co-location
opportunities with landowners and public
agencies (e.g., public libraries, schools, etc.)
that support the improvement, provision, and
expansion of recreation, parks, and community
facilities that address demonstrated needs.
In
Progress
1. Continue to meet with DDSB/DCDSB
annually to foster conversations on
shared use of facilities for new spaces
in Seaton and NE Pickering.
2. Continue to meet with Conservation
Authorities to discuss partnerships and
shared-use, including Petticoat Creek.
3. City will host meetings as proposals
are received to review potential
opportunities.
✓City staff have engaged DDSB and DCDSB to discuss
partnership opportunities in NE Pickering and included policies
in the Secondary Plan to encourage collaboration/partnership
with the school boards. ✓City staff continue to advocate with the provincial
government to accelerate timelines on school developments in
Seaton.
Mid Term 2028 - 2030 Status Recommendation
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Deliverables Progress % Completed
2
Prior to undertaking significant capital renewal
projects, initiate planning for the major long-term
revitalization of the Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex as supported by the City’s
Facility Renewal Study. The assessment should
consider factors such as public input, asset
management, facility and program needs,
related initiatives, site and partnership
opportunities, potential funding sources, and
more.
Not
initiated
11
Prioritize the revitalization of the Chestnut Hill
Developments Recreation Complex indoor
aquatic centre as part of the proposed facility
revitalization strategy following the opening of
the Seaton Recreation Complex and Library.
Not
initiated
12
Undertake a study to examine future
programming needs and potential capital
replacement of the Dunbarton Indoor Pool. This
study should consider the need for this facility to
remain operational during any extended
shutdown of the Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex and should be completed
Not
initiated
following a minimum of one year of the Seaton
Recreation Complex & Library being fully
operational.
19
Encourage wider community access to the
Pickering Soccer Centre field by working with
Pickering FC to create an allocation framework
and/or scheduling options that provide other
youth-based organizations with access to the
turf field within prime, shoulder, and non-prime
times.
Not
initiated
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
35
Consider the development of an appropriately-
sized covered multi-use pad in Claremont
Memorial Park to support extended use for floor
sports (ball hockey, skating, etc.), camps, and
events. The ice pad should not be refrigerated.
Not
initiated
Mid Term 2028 - 2030
Recommendation
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Status Deliverables Progress % Completed
41
Develop guidelines to support the design of
designated open space exercise zones where
the community can organize fitness classes
(yoga, tai chi, etc.).
Not
initiated
44
Prepare an off-leash dog area policy to address
the dynamics of providing, designing, and
maintaining leash free dog areas in higher
density neighbourhoods.
Not
initiated
Parkland
64
Conduct an assessment of cash-in-lieu of
parkland valuation processes and fees, with the
goal of ensuring that cash-in-lieu of parkland
rates are reflective of local market conditions.
Not
initiated
** Moved from short term deliverables
Recreation Service Delivery
76
Identify opportunities to enhance and grow
community partnerships that increase the range
of recreation, parks, sport, and community
opportunities in support of future population
growth
Not
initiated
Long Term 2031 - 2033 Status Recommendation
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Deliverables Progress % Completed
3
Seek to construct the proposed Seniors & Youth
Centre in Pickering’s City Centre within the ten-
year horizon of this plan (prior to 2034). Once
open, the East Shore Community Centre should
be closed and declared surplus, with
programming transferred to the new facility.
Not yet
initiated
5
As part of the next Ten Year Plan (around
2034), initiate high-level planning for the
development of a second recreation facility
(Thompson’s Corners community centre) within
the Seaton community on lands owned by the
City (east of Brock Road, south of Highway
407).
Not yet
initiated
18
Consideration may be given to relocating the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex indoor tennis courts to another
accessible location within Pickering in the longer-
term, possibly through an air-supported dome
and the joint provision of pickleball courts. This
is a matter that may be more fully examined
Not yet
initiated
through the recommended recreation complex
facility revitalization study, the City Centre
project, and/or planning of the future parks and
recreation facility sites.
20
Monitor the demand for indoor turf facilities and
examine the potential to develop a second
indoor turf facility beyond the timeframe of this
Ten-Year Plan.
Not yet
initiated
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
26
Include a regulation cricket field within the future
Greenwood Conservation lands or other suitable
location capable of serving Seaton and
surrounding area. Consideration may be given
to designing the pitch as an overlay across two
full-size soccer fields. Not yet
initiated
Long Term 2031 - 2033 Status Recommendation
Outdoor Recreation and Park Facilities
Deliverables Progress % Completed
28
Consider the development of an outdoor tennis
complex (4-5 courts) at the site of the
community facility planned for Thompson’s
Corners. The complex should be operated by a
community-based club under agreement with
the City, allowing for public access during
specified hours and/or low use periods. The
potential for an air-supported dome to allow for
year-round use of the courts (possibly as a long-
term replacement for the indoor courts at the
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation
Complex) may be considered further through a
business plan that examines demand,
partnerships, financial performance, and related
factors.
Not yet
initiated
31
Develop approximately 13 additional outdoor
basketball courts by 2034 within growing
communities (e.g., Seaton) and under-served
areas (e.g., Liverpool, Kingston Road corridor)
based on an 800-metre service radius. Half
courts should generally be considered for
neighbourhood parks (and appropriate village
greens) and full courts for community parks.
Not yet
initiated
38
Explore the potential for installing a pump track
through a future community or district park
development project.
Not yet
initiated
Implementation
97
Undertake a comprehensive review and update
of the Ten Year Plan to begin no later than
2033. Timing may be accelerated based on the
pace of implementation and changes within the
community.
Not yet
initiated