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Parks and Recreation

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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 Town of Saugeen Shores Tobacco Free Sports & Recreation Policy, please download this PDF.

 

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

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