2018-2022 Financial Plan

PRC – RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES

community networks and partners to ensure that there are an abundance of opportunities for citizens to connect, engage, participate and contribute to community and opportunities to strengthen the capacity of both individuals and community organizations. The department provides programming for all ages by meeting community needs for opportunities to experience health and wellness, general interest, childcare and lifelong learning. Services are delivered directly through the operation of facilities such as the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and Hammond Pool or through community partners. 2018 Workplan Emphasis Our facilities are community assets and we will continue to ensure they meet the needs of the community while providing a diverse range of program opportunities for active and social participation for all ages. The industry standard for recreation software has shifted; implementation of new registration and booking software will be a priority for Business Operations and Information Technology departments. Our Arts & Culture focus includes three new public art commissions and implementing Developer Public Art Guidelines with the Public Art Steering Committee. Work with the Culture Plan Task Group will begin to raise the profile of culture and the next phase of infrastructure improvements will be developed for Haney House. Youth Services will work on initiatives that ensure all youth have access to recreational opportunities, while Social Planning will develop and implement the Social Service Delivery Implementation strategy. Working with the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society an implementation plan will be developed to move forward the Age Friendly Plan. In an effort to encourage improved community health & wellness, we will expand the Hammond Outdoor Pool operations to open from May-September, conduct an indoor and outdoor Pickle Ball needs assessment and publish a new edition of the trail map.

Services Provided The Recreation & Community Services Department recognizes that community engagement and active living are essential to personal health and quality of life. It is our mandate to ensure that all members of this community have access to these opportunities. In cooperation with the Parks & Facilities Department, Recreation & Community Services operate facilities including the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre, Planet Ice, the Maple Ridge Library and a number of community halls. This is done in collaboration with various not-for-profit community organizations, agencies and businesses such as; the Golden Ears Winter Club, RG Properties, Fraser Valley Regional Library and School District No. 42. In addition, this department acts as a liaison and provides support to the Arts Council, the Ridge Meadows Seniors Society, the Maple Ridge Historical Society and Museum Society through Operating Agreement models. These organizations manage the operation of facilities, programs and services. Public art programs are supported through the Maple Ridge Public Art Advisory Committee. Services include the delivery of recreation and education programs in arts and culture, aquatics, fitness, sport, day camps, ice-skating and more through single admission and pre-registered delivery models. Other services include; recreation access programs and supports and the participation and facilitation of community planning tables for healthy community initiatives. Customer service functions include facility, field and arena bookings, program registration, membership and admission processing. Recreation & Community Services is comprised of the following function areas: Youth Services, Neighbourhood Services, Social Planning, Seniors Services, Arts, Culture & Heritage, Festivals & Special Events, Volunteer Services, Children’s Recreation, Aquatics, Health and Wellness, Business Operations, Marketing and Promotions, Facility Rentals and Facility Infrastructure project planning and implementation. Recreation and Community Services work with

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