PARKS AND RECREATION VISION STATEMENT:

Through provision of recreation and parks services, we enhance the quality of life and nurture the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment and our economy.  We are community driven.  Together, and often in partnership with related fields and organizations, we:

• help individuals reach their potential - ensuring healthy, active and balanced lifestyles, a fit foundation for productive lives, stimulating holistic growth and development.
• strengthen the social foundations of our society - building strong relationships - collaborating to support families of all kinds, nurturing leadership and developing self-reliant communities - creating understanding and harmony through shared leisure lifestyles.
• serve as "stewards of the environment" - creating environmental awareness and encouraging ecosystem approaches to planning - protecting, preserving and restoring significant natural areas and corridors.
• build and renew local economies - reducing dependencies on health and social services through building a fit and productive work force; stimulating the leisure industries and attracting economic development to our community known for our high quality of life.