Cobourg, ON (Issued September 29, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. EST) – The Town of Cobourg Recreation and Culture Division will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 to engage the public regarding the development of a Parks and Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan.

The Town of Cobourg has been undergoing a study to develop a Parks and Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan to build capacity in its sports and recreation programming. The goal of this project is to have a long-term strategy to be used as a guide in developing recreational programs to enhance the diversity of opportunities afforded to residents and visitors of the Town of Cobourg.

Citizens are invited to attend a public meeting to provide their feedback on the draft of this plan. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the Cameco Room at the Cobourg Community Centre, 750 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg. 

The Public Meeting will consist of a presentation by the Town’s consultant followed by an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide feedback.

Citizens are encouraged to please RSVP to Ashley Haynes, Sports and Events Coordinator, Town of Cobourg Recreation and Culture Division, by emailing ahaynes@cobourg.ca.

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 About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 18,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.  As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.