The Town of Yarmouth is developing a Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan to guide future planning and decisions relating to culture, parks, and recreation services and facilities. Click "Read More" below to learn how you have your say in developing the plan.
Town of Yarmouth to Develop Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan: Input from residents and community groups is being sought as a key part of the process
Yarmouth, NS (March 17, 2025) – The Town of Yarmouth is developing a Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan to guide future planning and decisions relating to culture, parks, and recreation services and facilities. The plan will take a multipronged approach that recognizes the unique characteristics of culture, parks, and recreation, while also acknowledging the similarities between them and the positive impact they can have on wellbeing and quality of life.
Creation of the plan is being led by Expedition Management Consulting Ltd., and a key part of the process is to seek plenty of public input. Feedback received from residents and community groups will help form the plan, and shape the future of culture, parks, and recreation in Yarmouth.
Opportunities for the public to provide input for the Yarmouth Culture, Parks, and Recreation Master Plan include:
- Completing a Resident Survey–The survey is available online and will be open until April 24, 2025. Access the Resident Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YarmouthResidentSurvey
- Completing a Community Group Survey–The survey is available online and will be open until April 24, 2025. Access the Group Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YarmouthCommunityGroupSurvey
- Taking part in a Community Input Workshop–Digital Community Input Workshops will be held on April 1st from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm, and April 3rd from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm. Those who are interested can RSVP for the workshops here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/yarmouth-master-plan-106698943701
- Visiting an in-person engagement station. In-person engagement stations will be set up throughout Yarmouth on April 9th and 10th. Visit the project website linked below to view the schedule with locations and times.
- Submit Written Comments–Submit written comments or questions via email to Cassandra@expeditionconsulting.ca by April 24th, 2025.
For more information, please visit https://emc.mysocialpinpoint.ca/yarmouthmasterplan