City seeks input from youth and older adults on parks master plan

The City of Cambridge is turning to youth and older adults in the community to help it decide the future of local parks.

A parks master plan youth summit for residents between the ages of 13 and 24 is planned for Nov. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ted Wake Centre to gather information and input.

The event includes small group discussions on the city's parks, what's working and what people would like to see more of.

Free pizza and beverages will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

The following week during the 50+ active living fair on Nov. 9, the older generation will have an opportunity to provide input.

The city is looking for older adults impressions of parks and how they feel about safety and other amenities. Residents can visit a designated booth at the fair to give their feedback.

On Nov. 24 form 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., a 50+ older adult parks master plan public meeting is being held at Langs Community Health Centre. Similar to the youth summit, adults can have their say on what the future of the city facilities could look like. 

Seating at the older adult public meeting is limited to 75 people and registration is required.

Two surveys on the master plan have already been conducted to gather information from the public, with the second having closed on Oct. 1.

The parks master plan will guide the planning and operations for all the parks in the city for the next 30 years.

To register for the meetings visit cambridge.ca.