Parks and Recreation

The effective management, co-ordination and planning of recreational programs and facilities assists Saugeen Shores residents to lead balanced lives, achieving full potential and gaining satisfaction.

Department Contact Information

To view the updated By-Law & Rules for the Tourist Camps, please download this PDF.

Recreation Facility Overview

The Department currently operates and maintains the following facilities:

• Southampton Coliseum 
• Community Complex
• Southampton Tourist Camp
• Port Elgin Tourist Camp
• Centennial Pool
• Airport
• Waterfront / Harbour
• Athletic Parks and Passive Parks
• Westario Power Workshop and Buildings

Service Overview

The following services are developed and implemented by the Department:

• Facility Booking
  Community Services Staff utilize comprehensive computer software for the booking and billing of municipal facilities such as:
  • Community Halls
  • Arenas
  • Ball Diamonds, Soccer Pitches
  • Beach Carnivals, Band Concerts, Pavilions
  • Community Use of Schools
  • Harbour Slips
  • Tourist Camp Sites
  • Pool Rental
     
• Programming
  • Swimming Lessons & Various Pool Programs
  • PD Day & March Break Programs
  • Gardening
  • Learn to Skate
  • Indoor Golf
  • BMX, Mountain Bike, and Various Other Summer Camps
  • Boom Sailing School
  • Summerfun Camp
    
    
• Special Event Delivery
  The following events are just some offered by this Department:
  • Senior Games
  • Leisure Fairs
  • Pitch In Week
  • Concerts
  • Carnivals
    
    
• Program Marketing / Promotion
  Ensuring the public are aware of the many programs are available is accomplished by using the following methods:
  • Brochures / Community Directory
  • Flyers
  • Press Releases
  • Volunteer Newsletter
  • Radio Promotions
  • Leisure Fairs
  • Plugged In – Cable Presentation
    
    
• Community Development
  Encourage Community pride through capital project partnerships
  (ie: Adopt a Park, Skate Park and BMX track)
  • Soccer Complex
  • Training Workshops
  • Volunteer Resource Centre
  • Grant Opportunities
  • Trail Development
    
    
• Harbour Operations
  • 240 Seasonal Slips
  • 30 Transient Slips
  • Gas service
  • Pump out service
  • Launch Ramp
  • Fish Cleaning and Weigh Station
  • Public Washrooms
    
    
• Tourist Camps
  • Over 450 Seasonal Sites in Port Elgin and Southampton

Ice Season

The Plex
2nd Week in August to March 31st

Coliseum
October 1st to March 31st