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Explore the evolution of Ontario's recreation policy framework and the comprehensive role of recreation, including trails, parks, and community facilities. Learn about key elements, benefits, access, quality, sustainability, and partnerships for advancing recreation in the province.
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Ontario Trailhead Conference 2012 Advancing a Provincial Framework for Recreation in Ontario Larry Ketcheson, CEO Parks and Recreation Ontario
Status – Ontario Framework • 1987 Policy Statement • 2011 update / re-write • Gov’t. / PRO / OTC • 2012 – draft / definition • recreation is used as an umbrella term that includes trails, parks, natural spaces and community recreation facilities and encompasses a broad range of leisure pursuits including physical activity, community sport, heritage, artistic and cultural endeavours and those other activities that contribute to quality of life. Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation
Key Elements • Based on Benefits • Principles / goals / objectives • Access • Quality • Sustainability • Partners – National to Local / Gov’t. / NFP / Industry / Private / Citizens • Implementation: stakeholders and governments to develop outcome targets, timeframes and reporting guidelines Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation