Leisure Facilities Master Plan
Last year, Kitchener City Council initiated the development of a leisure facilities master plan, which will set the direction of our City leisure facilities for the next 15 years. The last time the City conducted such a major study of its leisure facilities was in 1991.

Because of the City’s continuing growth and increasing diversity, Council felt it was time to review its facilities with the vision of enriching the quality of life for Kitchener residents. The key outcome of the master plan is to offer residents leisure facilities and services that meet their needs and interests.

After extensive research, surveying, review of demographics and other data, and consultation with user groups and the public, a plan has been developed. Council received the plan, and asked Community Services staff to review the recommendations and develop an implementation plan.

Topics in the plan include:
	community centres		arts and culture
	youth services		outdoor rinks
	arenas		Soccer fields
	The Aud		Football fields
	aquatics		baseball diamonds
	seniors’ centres		skateboard parks
	park-based facilities		tennis facilities
	community trails / Grand River corridor
NOTE: The plan does not focus on open space, neighbourhood parks, cemeteries or golf courses.

More Information
	Leisure Facilities Master Plan
	Leisure Facilities Master Plan - Executive Summary
Media Releases
	Committee Endorses Leisure Facilities Master Plan Principles - March 21, 2005
	Kitchener Receives New Plan for Leisure Facilities - January 25, 2005
	Community Services Committee to Give Final Consideration to City's New Draft Leisure Facilities Master Plan at Special Meeting - January 19, 2005
	Kitchener City Council Extends Opportunity for Public Input into Leisure Facilities Master Plan - January 5, 2005
	Kitchener City Council Seeks Public Input on Long-Term Plan for Leisure Facilities - November 1, 2004

If you have any comments or suggestions on the Leisure Facilities Master Plan, please feel free to send an email to cityfeedback@kitchener.ca.