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Canatara Park Master Plan

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We’re looking to the future of Canatara Park, preparing a master plan for the beloved lakeside park.

Originally established in the 1930s and located on the shore of Lake Huron in the north end of the City, the 174 acre park is the largest, and one of the most well known, in Sarnia. It is the home to long-running events such as Canada Day celebrations and Christmas on the Farm. The site boasts numerous amenities including pavilions, the Children’s Animal Farm, BMX track, playground, natural heritage areas, an outdoor stage, and Canatara Park Beach, one of only 27 beaches in Canada to have earned official Blue Flag status.

To ensure this beloved, and crucial, recreation and leisure space, continues to serve residents, both now and into the future, the City is developing a master plan that will guide future investments.

We’re building the plan on consultation with stakeholders and the public, ensuring their experiences and insight is reflected in the document. The plan will explore options to improve cycling and walking trails, the park road, parking, recreation facilities and amenities while balancing often competing user needs, ultimately creating a plan and phased investment recommendations to guide Council budget decisions over the next several years.

A balanced approach

With evolving uses and the need for renewal, a master plan is an opportunity to bring everyone together to co-create a vision for the future of this crucial community space.

Canatara Park is home to a many users, groups and amenities. A master plan will guide future investments to better address diverse user requirements, while balancing needs for:

  • Major event spaces
  • Spaces for small private events
  • Natural heritage and habitat preservation
  • Recreation
  • Access and Parking
  • Green space
  • Passive recreation
  • Tourism
  • Economic development

Get involved

As part of the process we want to hear from you. We kicked the project off with the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with a member of the design team, with more engagement opportunities, such as public workshops and surveys, to come.

Check the newsfeed below for project updates, and be sure to subscribe via the Follow Project widget for updates on future input opportunities.

We’re looking to the future of Canatara Park, preparing a master plan for the beloved lakeside park.

Originally established in the 1930s and located on the shore of Lake Huron in the north end of the City, the 174 acre park is the largest, and one of the most well known, in Sarnia. It is the home to long-running events such as Canada Day celebrations and Christmas on the Farm. The site boasts numerous amenities including pavilions, the Children’s Animal Farm, BMX track, playground, natural heritage areas, an outdoor stage, and Canatara Park Beach, one of only 27 beaches in Canada to have earned official Blue Flag status.

To ensure this beloved, and crucial, recreation and leisure space, continues to serve residents, both now and into the future, the City is developing a master plan that will guide future investments.

We’re building the plan on consultation with stakeholders and the public, ensuring their experiences and insight is reflected in the document. The plan will explore options to improve cycling and walking trails, the park road, parking, recreation facilities and amenities while balancing often competing user needs, ultimately creating a plan and phased investment recommendations to guide Council budget decisions over the next several years.

A balanced approach

With evolving uses and the need for renewal, a master plan is an opportunity to bring everyone together to co-create a vision for the future of this crucial community space.

Canatara Park is home to a many users, groups and amenities. A master plan will guide future investments to better address diverse user requirements, while balancing needs for:

  • Major event spaces
  • Spaces for small private events
  • Natural heritage and habitat preservation
  • Recreation
  • Access and Parking
  • Green space
  • Passive recreation
  • Tourism
  • Economic development

Get involved

As part of the process we want to hear from you. We kicked the project off with the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with a member of the design team, with more engagement opportunities, such as public workshops and surveys, to come.

Check the newsfeed below for project updates, and be sure to subscribe via the Follow Project widget for updates on future input opportunities.

  • Public design workshop

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    The team has organized a design workshop where you are invited to work alongside a landscape architect from The Planning Partnership to explore options for the park. You will work in a small group to discuss possibilities and create a drawing that represents options to consider. The results of the design workshop will be posted on the project webpage and included in an online survey for all to weigh in on. Please register for the time slot that best suits your schedule https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canatara-park-master-plan-public-design-workshop-tickets-868284611647

    May 1, 2024
    1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Pat Stapleton Arena - Kiwanis Room

    OR

    May 1, 2024
    6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
    Pat Stapleton Arena - Kiwanis Room

  • Invitation to register for a one-on-one conversation

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded. Thank you to all who participated, be sure to keep an eye on the project page and related newsfeed for further engagement opportunities.

    Interested individuals are invited to register for one-on-one conversations with the Canatara Park Master Plan project team on April 3, 2024.

    The City has initiated a master plan for Canatara Park to refresh the park’s facilities, trails, parking, roads, landscape, recreation, and activity areas. The Planning Partnership will be leading the design process, working in collaboration with City staff. Over the course of the next several months, the team will work with the community to explore opportunities for enhancement and discuss the challenges to consider. This will be an important contribution towards co-creating a new vision for the park that will guide capital improvements over the next several years.

    As an initial step in the process, you are invited to register for a 20 minute one-on-one conversation with a member of the team to discuss your ideas for Canatara Park. The conversations will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 by telephone or virtual meeting.


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