1. Ontario Trailhead Conference 2012
Advancing a Provincial Framework for Recreation in Ontario
Larry Ketcheson, CEO
Parks and Recreation Ontario

2. Status – Ontario Framework
1987 Policy Statement
2011 update / re-write
Gov’t. / PRO / OTC
2012 – draft / definition
recreation is used as an umbrella term that includes trails, parks, natural spaces and community recreation facilities and encompasses a broad range of leisure pursuits including physical activity, community sport, heritage, artistic and cultural endeavours and those other activities that contribute to quality of life.
Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation

3. Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation
Key Elements
Based on Benefits
Principles / goals / objectives
Access
Quality
Sustainability
Partners – National to Local / Gov’t. / NFP / Industry / Private / Citizens
Implementation: stakeholders and governments to develop outcome targets, timeframes and reporting guidelines
Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation

4. Ontario Trailhead 2012: PRO Presentation