Recreation Committee

1. To provide recommendations to Council for recreation, trails, green space, and active transportation
2. To provide input on recreation-related policies and procedures
3. To act as an arbitrator for unresolved disputes on recreation-related matters such as facility schedules, fees and charges, and community problems associated with using parks and facilities
4. To actively engage the community by developing partnerships with organizations, schools, and businesses
5. To advocate for recreation organizations within the City of Niagara Falls
6. To provide input on park, trail, and recreation-related projects when requested
7. To advocate for the addition and preservation of green space
8. To promote available programs, services, events and facilities to the residents of Niagara Falls
9. To act as ambassadors of the Committee at various events and festivals
10. To implement events to promote pride through community action
11. To provide volunteer assistance on special projects

Apply to be on the committee

Applications to the committee are closed for this council term (2023-2026).

Committee meetings, agendas and minutes

You can find meeting agendas and minutes on the Civic portal.

Meeting location: MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls
Meeting time: 5:30 pm
Meeting dates:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Tuesday, May 5, 2026
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026
• Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• Tuesday, October 6, 2026
• Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Committee members

You can find the list of committee members and staff liaisons on the Civic portal.

Term: Committee members serve a term of four years, 2023 through 2026.

Committee rules

To learn more about the rules of etiquette at public meetings, visit the Decorum Policy for Public Meetings page.

The Procedural By-law governs the calling, place and proceedings of meetings. You can review it on the By-law Directory page.