The Township of Champlain is creating a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to help shape the future of parks, open spaces and recreation facilities.
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Project Purpose
The Township of Champlain is undertaking an important initiative to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan, aiming to create a comprehensive vision for the future management of public spaces. This project seeks to integrate recommendations from existing Township documents and address the recreational needs of both residents and non-residents. The final Master Plan will be used as a policy and planning document to assist in determining parks and recreation requirements for the Township and will aid in the strategic management of parks and recreation services until at least 2040.
This project is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Champlain Township’s future, ensuring its parks and recreation facilities remain vibrant and welcoming for generations to come.
What is the Parks and Recreation Master Plan?
The Master Plan will guide the future development and management of parks, recreational facilities, programs, and services for the next 10-15 years. We are committed to ensuring that our parks and recreation services reflect the needs and desires of our residents.
Your feedback is crucial in shaping the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. After collecting and reviewing all responses, we will use your input to identify key priorities, areas for improvement, and new opportunities for recreation across the township. The feedback gathered will directly inform decisions about future park upgrades, recreational programming, and new facilities, ensuring the Master Plan reflects what matters most to you and your community.
Project Timeline
Steps | Timeline |
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In-Person Public Consultation | October 16-17 |
Online Public Survey | October 16 to October 30 |
Draft Master Plan presented to Council | November |
Final Master Plan received | December |
Final Master Plan Published on Website | December |
Public Consultation
Whether you’re a frequent user of our parks or just looking for new ways to stay active, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to share what’s most important to you when it comes to recreation in our community.
In-Person Sessions |
These consultations will follow a unique format. Rather than a typical seated group discussion, the event will feature three booths:
Residents can visit the booths that interest them most, engage directly with representatives from the Cultural Spaces consulting firm, and share their thoughts. Participants are welcome to arrive at any time during the session and do not need to stay for the entire duration. |
Online Survey |
Survey is now closed. An online survey was available from October 16 to October 30. It gave all residents the opportunity to share their thoughts. |
Facility Types
The Township of Champlain oversees 9 parks, recreational facilities, or green spaces with a variety of recreational options:
- Mill Street Park
- L'Orignal Park
- Miner Park
- Sacha's Park
- Woodhills Park
- Laurier Pilon Park
- Desjardins-Laurentian Park
- Town Square Park
Community Halls |
Indoor facilities provide space for programming and community use. Champlain has two community halls:
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Arena |
The Vankleek Hill Arena offers ice time for numerous activities including hockey, broomball, skating lessons and free skating periods. This facility is also available during summer for corporate events, conventions, trade shows, receptions and parties. |
Playgrounds and Swings |
Some of Champlain's park are equipped with play structures for children of all ages:
Sacha's Park offers accessible playground equipment, safe and spongy surfacing adapted to mobility, ramping and transfer systems, adaptive swings, splash pad, sensory and interactive stations, and much more. |
Beach |
In the heart of the village of L'Orignal, at 772 Front Street West, on the shores of the Ottawa River, L'Orignal Beach is a quaint and ideal place to picnic and enjoy a beautiful sunny day. |
Outdoor Skating Rinks |
The Township of Champlain manages and operates three outdoor rinks in the municipality, open to the public, free of charge:
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Splash Pads |
Splash pads are unsupervised water play areas, free of charge, with showerheads, spray jets and other features. The Township operates 2 splash pads:
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Tennis & Pickleball Courts |
Champlain has 4 outdoor courts that are open from April to October, free of charge, and used on a first come first served basis. The 4 courts are painted and lined for tennis and pickleball:
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Sports Field |
Champlain operates 2 ball field, 2 ball hockey courts and 2 basketball courts in its territory:
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BMX/Bike/Skatepark |
The skatepark, located in L'Orignal Park, features key elements that reflect different styles of stunt biking and skateboarding– street skateboarding, freestyle, stunts and downhill. |
Boat Ramp |
Located at L'Orignal Municipal Park, the boat launch allows boaters to get their small boats into the water. There is no charge for lauching. |
Ski Trails |
Champlain Township is pleased to have a community group of volunteers, Ski Vent Clic, who maintain and operate over 15 km of ski trails. |
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