Recreation and Culture Strategy

Recreation, Parks and Culture is currently planning for the development of a 12-year strategy which will replace the County’s existing Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy (OSRFS). The new strategy, Recreation and Culture Strategy, will expand the focus on revitalizing and introducing new indoor and open space infrastructure and instead focus on a more holistic view of recreation, parks and cultural priorities in the community.

Several enhancements to community recreation came out of the OSRFS, including but not limited to, the construction of Emerald Hills Leisure Centre and Sports Pavilion with artificial turf, the revitalization of Ardrossan Recreation Complex and Glen Allan Recreation Complex, the construction of Broadmoor Lake Park Spray Park and Playground, Josephburg trail and more. 

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Recreation, Parks and Culture is currently planning for the development of a 12-year strategy which will replace the County’s existing Open Space and Recreation Facility Strategy (OSRFS). The new strategy will expand the County's focus on revitalizing and introducing new indoor and open space infrastructure and instead focus on a more holistic view of recreation, parks and cultural priorities in the community.

The opportunities for input into the strategy have concluded. A "What We Heard" report will be available in May and a draft strategy will be presented based on the input received to-date.

Phase I Engagement

• Jun – Oct 2018: Intercept surveys at various events and community locations listed below
• Sep 4 – Oct 15, 2018: Household survey (coded)
• Oct 1 – Nov 9, 2018: Household survey (open) - SCOOP/website/hardcopy
• Oct 15 – Nov 25, 2018: Community group survey
• Oct 15 – Nov 25, 2018: Youth survey delivered through schools/SCOOP/website/hardcopy
• Nov – Dec 2019: Community group interview engagement summary
• Mar 7, 2019: Public Engagement Overview

Phase II Engagement

Mar 13 and Apr 4, 2019 – Two community conversations were held with over 100 people in attendance. Over 400 stakeholder groups were invited to attend, which represented various sport, culture and community groups, places of worship, businesses and service clubs. The conversations were designed to dig deeper into the information we've heard from the community so far.  

Intercept Survey Locations

• Strathcona Community Hospital: Oct 15, 9 am - 12 pm
• Blood Donor Clinic - Agora: Oct 16, 3 - 6 pm
• Glen Allan Recreation Complex: Oct 17, 12 - 3 pm
• Strathcona County Health Centre Flu Clinic - Oct 18, 10 am - 2 pm
• Senior's Dance - Log Cabin: Oct 18, 6:15 - 9 pm
• Strathcona County Health Centre Flu Clinic: Oct 19, 9 am - 1 pm
• Strathcona County Library: Oct 20, 12 - 3 pm
• Strathcona County Health Centre Flu Clinic: Oct 22, 12 - 4 pm
• Moyer Recreation Centre: Oct 23, 6 - 9 pm
• Farmer's Market - Community Centre: Oct 24, 4 - 7 pm
• Strathcona County Health Centre Flu Clinic: Oct 25, 1 - 5 pm
• Strathcona County Health Centre Flu Clinic: Oct 26, 9 am - 1 pm
• Sherwood Park Mall Food Court: Oct 27, 12 - 3 pm
• Strathcona Museum - Spooky Saturday: Oct 27, 6 - 9 pm
• Haunted Halloween Skate - Ardrossan Recreation Complex: Oct 28, 12:30 - 3:30 pm
• Ardrossan Recreation Complex: Oct. 30, 5 - 8 pm

Recreation and Culture touches many people in their lives and enriches their quality of life and wellbeing.

Recreation and Culture opportunities are an important tool to build strong communities to support the diverse needs of residents.

With the forward looking approach of this strategy it will help manage, invest and plan for sustainable municipal infrastructure.

Recreation and Culture helps to provide facilities and services that are available and accessible to residents.

The Recreation and Culture Strategy was approved by Council on October 8, 2019.  A 12-year implementation plan will be developed to support the strategy with a target completion of spring, 2020.

Strathcona.ca/RecreationCulture

While the strategy is being developed, the outstanding projects from OSRFS, or new ones with significant investment, may be approved in the meantime.