CAnFR 2017 Full Report

Services Provided by City Departments

Parks & Facilities Director of Parks & Facilities – David Boag Parks, Facilities & Open Space provides and maintains a wide variety of recreational sites that contribute to healthy lifestyles in this rapidly growing community. The Parks Planning and Operations section is responsible for the acquisition, planning and development of parks in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Master Plan and the maintenance of the City’s parks system, which includes sport fields, playgrounds, sports courts, dog parks as well as ornamental displays, street trees, an extensive trails inventory and a large number of greenbelt areas. This section also operates and maintains two City owned cemeteries and provides administration for interment services, recordkeeping and public inquiries.

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, participating and facilitating community planning tables for healthy community initiatives. Customer service functions include facility, field and arena bookings, program registration, membership and admission processing. The Recreation & Community Services Department 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 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 programming. Services are delivered directly through the operation of facilities such as the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and Hammond Pool or through community partners.

Healthy Lifestyle

The Facilities section, in cooperation with the Recreation & Community Services Department, provides maintenance services to a number of public meeting and sport/athletic activity facilities, including the Leisure Centre, Greg Moore Youth Centre, Hammond Hall, Whonnock Lake Community Centre as well as spray parks and an outdoor pool. Other municipal facilities, including the public library, the ACT, museums, arena, a golf course and historic sites, are operated in partnerships with other contractors or organizations. The section also maintains City facilities including the City hall, fire halls and public safety buildings, as well as rental and leased properties throughout the community. Recreation & Community Services Director of Recreation & Community Services – Wendy McCormick 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

Community Garden

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