The purpose of parks and recreation strategic master plans is to identify strategic initiatives to best serve the residents over the subsequent 5 to 10 years. The development of the plan considers;

• Future growth in the population, demographics and socio-economics, social trends and issues
• Diversity, inclusion and access and equity in the delivery of programs and services
• Current trends in the delivery of service
• The current state of repair of parks and facilities as well as a proposed inventory that will best serve the population in the future
• The current supply and use of all facility types (capacity and fill rates)

An extensive consultation program that sought public input into the supply and use of facilities and future needs
A futuristic vision, mission and guiding principles and the development of goals and actions plans at a high level
An assessment of the staff and governance models to ensure that appropriate resources are in place to support master plan outcomes.