Committee Purpose
To foster and develop recreation opportunities to enhance individual wellbeing, community wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our built and natural environments.
Responsibilities of the Recreation Committee
- To provide recommendations to Council related to recreation, trails, green space, and active transportation.
- To provide input on recreation related policies and procedures.
- To act as an arbitrator for unresolved disputes on recreation related matters such as facility schedules, fees and charges, and community problems related to the use of parks and facilities.
- To actively engage the community through the development of partnerships with community organizations, schools, and business.
- To act as an advocate for recreation organizations within the City of Niagara Falls.
- To provide input on park, trail, and recreation related projects when requested.
- To advocate for the addition and preservation of greenspace.
- To promote available programs, services, events and facilities to the residents of Niagara Falls.
- To act as ambassadors of the Committee at various events and festivals.
- To implement events to promote pride through community action.
- To provide volunteer assistance on special projects.
Committee Meetings
All Recreation Committee meetings take place at 5:30 PM in the Community Boardroom at the MacBain Community Centre unless otherwise listed.
- Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Past Committee Minutes
City Council and Committee Agendas and Minutes can be found here.
Contact the Committee
For more information about this Committee, contact the City of Niagara Falls Recreation & Culture Department.
Beth Angle
Manager of Recreation & Programs
Phone: 905-356-7521 X 3336
Email: [email protected]
