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Recreation Advisory Committee

Mandate and Purpose 

The Recreation Advisory Committee is governed by Chapter 107 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code. 

The purpose of the Recreation Advisory Committee is to research and advise Council on recreational matters regarding:

  • Parks, trails, facilities, plans and programs including the natural environment park of Scout Valley
  • Networking with community groups, individuals, and other municipalities
  • Special projects of community interest or as assigned by Council
  • Grant programs and funding opportunities
Membership
The Recreation Advisory Committee consists of nine members: seven citizens at large and two City Councillors. 
Agendas, Meeting Links and Recent Minutes 

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. - AGENDA - LIVESTREAM

Recent Minutes:

May 26, 2021

October 27, 2021 

January 26, 2022

February 23, 2022

March 23, 2022

May 25, 2022

August 24, 2022 - DRAFT Minutes

                         - Please use these links to view the the open portions of the recorded meeting:  Part 1 and Part 2.
Regular Meeting Date and Contact

The Recreation Advisory Committee meets on the fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month (with the exception of July and December) at 5:00 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre. 

Contact:

Marcia Russell, Manager of Recreation Services: 705-325-7806

John McMullen, Manager of Parks Planning and Development: 705-325-2060

We attempt to make our website documents accessible, however, some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact Rhonda Elliott, Records Coordinator/Secretary for the Recreation Advisory Committee: 705-558-9554.