Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update + Community and Aquatics Centre Feasibility Study


At its meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, St. Thomas City Council approved the final Parks and Recreation Master Plan and received and accepted the Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study. Both documents are now available for public access below.

Please note that future decisions regarding the development of a potential aquatic facility will be considered by the Mayor's Committee established through Committee of the Whole.

About These Projects
The City of St. Thomas undertook a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and a Community and Aquatics Centre Feasibility Study to address significant changes in population growth and community needs since 2020. These initiatives align with the City's Strategic Plan and provide Council with the necessary insights to guide future recreation planning and investment decisions.

Both projects were informed by public input, best practices, demographic and growth forecasts, and activity trends to ensure that valued public facilities and services continue to address the community's needs into the future. The studies were led by London-based Monteith Brown Planning Consultants.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update

The City of St. Thomas updated its Parks and Recreation Master Plan to guide the continued delivery of high-quality services and facilities in the community.

This Master Plan Update considers:

  • Improvements and future needs for recreation facilities such as swimming pools, arenas, sports fields and courts, and program spaces; and parks and park amenities such as playgrounds, splash pads, pavilions, and more.
  • Policies and initiatives that support community access, service delivery, and sustainability.
Click here to view the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update.
Community and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study

The Community and Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study focused on current and growth-related needs for an indoor pool, indoor turf facility, and other recreational spaces. The Feasibility Study assessed:

  • Cost estimates for constructing and operating the proposed facilities.
  • Potential phasing of construction.
  • Funding opportunities and potential partnership models.
  • Site selection criteria to identify and evaluate potential locations.

Council has received and accepted this Feasibility Study. Future decisions regarding the development of a potential aquatic facility will be considered by the Mayor's Committee established through Committee of the Whole.

Click here to view the Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study.

   
Questions?

For more information, please contact the City of St. Thomas Parks, Recreation & Culture Department at [email protected].