As your councillor, enhancing equitable access to recreation facilities has been a key priority. Just like you, I value the Moss Park Arena, our only indoor arena downtown, along with the vibrant outdoor Ice Rink in Regent Park.
I am excited to announce that a brand new electric Zamboni and storage shed will arrive at the Regent Park Athletic Grounds in 2025. The Zamboni and shed will enhance rink services during the winter. I’ve also initiated a governance and operations review of Moss Park Arena which will consider making the City responsible for running the arena. A City-run arena will have a broader access and programming mandate, with greater emphasis on service delivery.
One of the most tangible changes you will see if and when the City takes over operations, is FREE drop-in skate time. Currently there are no drop-in opportunities for families and youth to skate without being part of a program. Existing programs and leagues, including the Moss Park House League which has done outstanding work since 1957 to engage with over 300 of our local school children and residents, will see minimal, if any, impacts.
Our Encampment Dashboard provides updates encampments in parks, how we’re managing them, and outlines City’s new encampment protocol.
The Access to Recreation Program has increased access to swimming lessons and facilities for local students at Winchester, Sprucecourt, Nelson Mandela, and Lord Dufferin schools.
Vibrant neighbourhoods have streets and sidewalks for residents to use and enjoy.
