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

Phase 3 the NExt Wave Pool Study RFP 

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

Municipal Information Brochure

The Fall 2009 Brochure has been released! Pick up your copy at the Municipal Office or download it below. Please note that the brochure is in PDF format and has been broken down into four page sections to reduce the size of the dowloads.

Part One (1.62 MB) -- Front Page, Table of Contents, Welcome Message from the Mayor

Part Two (1.70 MB) -- Welcom Message from the Recreation Manager, Fire Safety, Building Permits, Treasury Department

Part Three (1.55 MB) -- Fall Programs, Facility Rentals, Swimming Programs

Part Four (1.09 MB) -- Pool Schedule, Advanced Swimming Programs

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