This project is now complete. Thank you for participating! You will be able to view the final plan at brant.ca/Plans after May 5, 2026.
The County of Brant is preparing for the future of parks, recreation, and outdoor spaces with a Parks Master Plan that will guide how these services and spaces grow and improve over the next 15 years.
The draft Parks Master Plan was developed through a thorough review of existing parks, facilities, and recreation programs. Population growth and future community needs were also carefully considered. Feedback gathered during the newly approved Community Services Strategic Plan and Parks and Recreation engagement in 2023 also helped shape the priorities included in this draft plan. View the completed background study.
The County of Brant is preparing for the future of parks, recreation, and outdoor spaces with a Parks Master Plan that will guide how these services and spaces grow and improve over the next 15 years.
The draft Parks Master Plan was developed through a thorough review of existing parks, facilities, and recreation programs. Population growth and future community needs were also carefully considered. Feedback gathered during the newly approved Community Services Strategic Plan and Parks and Recreation engagement in 2023 also helped shape the priorities included in this draft plan. View the completed background study.
Purpose and benefits
Purpose of the plan
Community benefits
The Parks Master Plan outlines how the County can improve parks, trails, natural spaces, and recreation opportunities as the community continues to grow.
The plan:
Parks and recreation spaces play an important role in community health and quality of life.
Benefits include:
Identifies current and future park and recreation needs
More accessible and connected parks and trails
Plans for growth and changing community interests
Recreation opportunities for children, youth, adults, and seniors
Improves access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
Protection of natural spaces and green areas
Protects and enhances natural areas
Safer and more welcoming parks and outdoor spaces
Identifies priorities for future park improvements and investments
Long-term planning that supports population growth
Share your comments and suggestions about the draft Parks Master Plan.
Do you have any specific areas or concerns you feel should be addressed or suggestions for improvement you'd like to share? Please share them below by Friday, Friday, April 10, 2026.
Please be aware that this is a comments only tool. If you have questions, please use the questions tool so that staff are able to respond.
County of Brant Staff aim to maintain a respectful and constructive dialogue with the public through all forms of communication. We understand and appreciate that people will have differing opinions and concerns, and welcome all feedback, questions, and comments in a respectful and constructive manner.
This project is now complete. Thank you for participating! You will be able to view the final plan at brant.ca/Plans after May 5, 2026.
CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
We want to host a "learn to play cricket" event in Paris in Aug 2026. We have a volunteer instructor who has the equipment so we just need a level field or a ball diamond to play on. We don't require a formal cricket pitch. The County has informed us that the only area we're permitted to play on is in Onondaga. Paris has a lot of South Asian residents that are newer to the town and we want to create some community by bringing attention to a sport that's popular in India. It seems punitive to only have one area in the County (not close to Paris) where cricket can be played. According to the wording in the draft of the Parks Master Plan:
Family composition of differing cultures impacts the way members may interact with park spaces, which may lead to lower or higher volumes of users in parks. Building resiliency and flexibility in parks is important to accommodate the various needs of communities. This includes the creation of places for larger gatherings or group celebrations. The provision of flexible playing fields is necessary to accommodate a variety of sports and activities. To help immigrants nurture their sense of place and belonging, it is essential to consider the different needs and preferences of newcomers, such as outdoor spaces to practice cultural activities and celebrations, specific sports, and different types of leisure.
Paris and District Chamber of Commerce
About 1 month ago
Understanding that Brant county is very large and that certain regions have more populations than others, please reconsider east Brant county. Your plan puts 85% of parks in north Brant and 10% in west Brant. There are 2 in east Brant. Two. And one is essentially just a field. There is also no library, or any other county service. For those of us that live out here, we can’t walk to parks, but it would sure be nice not to have to drive 20min to the closest one. So rather than making sure every resident is walking distance to 5 different parks, can you please put a couple in other areas of the county. Looking forward to your reply.
We want to host a "learn to play cricket" event in Paris in Aug 2026. We have a volunteer instructor who has the equipment so we just need a level field or a ball diamond to play on. We don't require a formal cricket pitch. The County has informed us that the only area we're permitted to play on is in Onondaga. Paris has a lot of South Asian residents that are newer to the town and we want to create some community by bringing attention to a sport that's popular in India. It seems punitive to only have one area in the County (not close to Paris) where cricket can be played. According to the wording in the draft of the Parks Master Plan:
Family composition of differing cultures impacts the way members may interact with park spaces, which may lead to lower or higher volumes of users in parks.
Building resiliency and flexibility in parks is important to accommodate the various needs of communities. This includes the creation of places for larger gatherings or group celebrations. The provision of flexible playing fields is necessary to accommodate a variety of sports and activities. To help immigrants nurture their sense of place and belonging, it is essential to consider the different needs and preferences of newcomers, such as outdoor spaces to practice cultural activities and celebrations, specific sports, and different types of leisure.
Understanding that Brant county is very large and that certain regions have more populations than others, please reconsider east Brant county. Your plan puts 85% of parks in north Brant and 10% in west Brant. There are 2 in east Brant. Two. And one is essentially just a field. There is also no library, or any other county service. For those of us that live out here, we can’t walk to parks, but it would sure be nice not to have to drive 20min to the closest one. So rather than making sure every resident is walking distance to 5 different parks, can you please put a couple in other areas of the county. Looking forward to your reply.