Recommendation Priority Timeframe Additional Operating Costs
32. Determine the capacity and fill rates of programs and services as well as the participation by age groupings to enable the setting of participation targets for the future.  High  Ongoing  No
33. Develop a communications strategy in concert with parks and community partners, to promote the benefits of being outdoors in natural spaces and promote outdoor experiences In Windsor.  Medium  Medium-Term  NO 
34. Incorporate challenging outdoor play experiences into camps and programs where possible and develop casual outdoor drop-in experiences for residents in concert with Parks staff.  Medium  Ongoing  No 
35. Investigate the merits of becoming a Play-Friendly City to encourage outdoor play by engaging children in decision-making; creating safe and active routes in the community; and providing safe and accessible formal and informal play areas.  High  Medium-Term  No 

36. Develop a network of representatives from diverse communities land in consultation with the Diversity Committee) to intentionally include underrepresented people in recreation programs and services. The network would include newcomers. Indigenous Peoples, persons from low-income backgrounds, persons with disabilities, females and those identifying as female, the LGBTQ2S community at a minimum and will serve to:

  1. Develop inclusion and Access procedures specific to Recreation and Culture services;
  2. Consult on program and service development;
  3. Ensure public spaces and places for recreation are safe and welcoming to all diverse populations through community consultation - including the LGBTQ2S community specifically, through alignment with the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants or alike program;
  4. Improve communication and promotions of various activities;
  5. Ensure that staff reflect the community that they serve; and
  6. Ensure that participation in recreation programs and services is reflective of the community it serves. 
 High  Medium-Term  No 
37. Promote the lull range of free and low fee services, along with the Canadian Tire jumpstart, Wiwi, and the P2P funding programs to offer universally accessible programs to all support networks and the general public.  High  Ongoing  No 
38. Expand the range of therapeutic programs (i.e. rehabilitative and body strengthening) in concert with community support organizations to respond to an aging population and an anticipated increase in those with mobility issues.  Medium  Short to Medium-Term  Yes