Park Development Plans

As identified in the Township's Parks and Trails Standards Manual, Community and Destination scaled parks are to have Development Plans established to assist with 10-year Capital Budget planning. These parks may include active and/or passive uses, typically having intensive recreational uses such as sports fields, sports courts, playgrounds and water play, amenity/support buildings and parking facilities.

The identified Community and Destination Township Parks include:

• Hanna Park (underway)
• Milford Bay Community Centre Park (underway)
• Jaspen Park (2026)
• Bala Sports Park (2026)
• Torrance Ball Diamond (2026)
• Walker’s Point Community Centre Park (2026)

In 2025, staff plan to work with the community on Development Plans for Hanna Park and Milford Bay Community Centre Park as they each have amenities requiring replacement in the near future such as playgrounds, etc. Upon community consultation and finalized concept plans, the 10-year Capital Plan can be updated to reflect the community needs and desires for both properties should there be any changes from the current amenities provided.

In 2026, staff will conduct similar Development Plans exercises with the communities of Bala, Torrance and Walker’s Point for Jaspen Park, Bala Sports Park, Torrance Ball Diamond and Walker’s Point Community Centre Park.

How do I get involved?

• Participate in Surveys and Feedback Opportunities: Share your thoughts and feedback when taking part in our surveys when they are open. They can be found below.
• Stay Updated: Keep track of the project’s progress by checking the "Engagement Timeline" on the right side of the page.
• Spread the Word: Share this page with your local network. Greater participation and feedback will allow us to better scope the improvements to respond to your unique neighbourhood needs.

Phase One - Ideation Survey

The first step will be to host public engagement opportunities to gather input and ideas related to the parks and properties.

Completed: Hanna Park, Milford Bay Community Centre Park
Upcoming (2026): Jaspen Park, Bala Sports Park, Torrance Ball Diamond, Walker's Point Community Centre Park

Phase Two - Design Survey

The second step will be to review and gather input on the draft designs, based on the feedback received from Phase One.

NOW OPEN: Review the draft design concepts for Hanna Park and Milford Bay Community Centre Park (located in the sidebar) and submit your feedback by Monday, September 29.