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The District of Tofino is developing a Recreation & Parks Master Plan. The Master Plan will help shape the future of Tofino’s recreation and parks services (facilities, programs, and events) over the next ten years and provide Council and staff with a resource to ensure decision-making provides the greatest possible community benefit.
The term “recreation” is broad and means different things to different people. The Framework for Recreation in Canada provides the following definition for recreation. “Recreation is the experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community wellbeing.” As per this definition, please consider recreation to include sports, casual recreation, arts and culture, and other leisure-based pursuits.
Tofino offers a wide range of recreational, parks, and leisure activities for organized and unstructured indoor and outdoor activities, suitable for people of all ages. The plan will be created in consultation with the community, incorporating various research and engagement methods, including:
Insight and input from the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
Surveys (resident, youth and facility/amenity user group)
An interactive Virtual Mapping tool
Discussion sessions with community organizations & stakeholders
Analysis of current programming and facility operations
Population and demographic analysis
Recreation and leisure trends (including arts, culture and heritage)
Benchmarking (comparison to other communities)
Community Involvement
The District of Tofino is committed to involving the entire community in developing this plan. There are three points of community engagement throughout the project as per the anticipated timeline.
Stay Updated
This page will be regularly updated with:
New information about the Master Plan
Details on upcoming community engagement activities
Key milestones in the plan’s development
Stay connected, join the discussion, and help shape the future of recreation and parks in Tofino.
The District of Tofino is developing a Recreation & Parks Master Plan. The Master Plan will help shape the future of Tofino’s recreation and parks services (facilities, programs, and events) over the next ten years and provide Council and staff with a resource to ensure decision-making provides the greatest possible community benefit.
The term “recreation” is broad and means different things to different people. The Framework for Recreation in Canada provides the following definition for recreation. “Recreation is the experience that results from freely chosen participation in physical, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual pursuits that enhance individual and community wellbeing.” As per this definition, please consider recreation to include sports, casual recreation, arts and culture, and other leisure-based pursuits.
Tofino offers a wide range of recreational, parks, and leisure activities for organized and unstructured indoor and outdoor activities, suitable for people of all ages. The plan will be created in consultation with the community, incorporating various research and engagement methods, including:
Insight and input from the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC)
Surveys (resident, youth and facility/amenity user group)
An interactive Virtual Mapping tool
Discussion sessions with community organizations & stakeholders
Analysis of current programming and facility operations
Population and demographic analysis
Recreation and leisure trends (including arts, culture and heritage)
Benchmarking (comparison to other communities)
Community Involvement
The District of Tofino is committed to involving the entire community in developing this plan. There are three points of community engagement throughout the project as per the anticipated timeline.
Stay Updated
This page will be regularly updated with:
New information about the Master Plan
Details on upcoming community engagement activities
Key milestones in the plan’s development
Stay connected, join the discussion, and help shape the future of recreation and parks in Tofino.
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The District of Tofino is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the draft Recreation & Parks Master Plan.
The Recreation & Parks Master Plan is a long-term planning document that will help guide recreation, parks, trails, facilities, programming, and future investments in Tofino over the next 10+ years. The draft plan has been shaped through community engagement, research, and analysis completed throughout the project process.
During the first phase of engagement, residents shared feedback on community strengths, gaps, priorities, and future recreation and parks needs. That input directly helped inform the draft plan’s Goals, Strategies, and Actions.
Now, the District is seeking final feedback from the community before the plan is finalized and presented for Council consideration.
Feedback will be accepted until Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The District of Tofino is inviting the community to review and provide feedback on the draft Recreation & Parks Master Plan.
The Recreation & Parks Master Plan is a long-term planning document that will help guide recreation, parks, trails, facilities, programming, and future investments in Tofino over the next 10+ years. The draft plan has been shaped through community engagement, research, and analysis completed throughout the project process.
During the first phase of engagement, residents shared feedback on community strengths, gaps, priorities, and future recreation and parks needs. That input directly helped inform the draft plan’s Goals, Strategies, and Actions.
Now, the District is seeking final feedback from the community before the plan is finalized and presented for Council consideration.
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Council received an update on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and supported the recommended next steps to advance the project.
The plan is intended to guide priorities for recreation, parks, trails, facilities, and services in Tofino over the next 10 or more years, helping to inform future investments and decision-making.
Council reviewed the updated second draft, which includes proposed actions such as exploring aquatics opportunities, improving indoor recreation space, enhancing the Community Hall, developing new outdoor amenities, and continuing investment in existing parks and recreation assets.
Council supported a final round of community engagement, including an open house and online feedback opportunities, before a final version of the Master Plan returns to Council for consideration and adoption.
Council received an update on the Recreation and Parks Master Plan and supported the recommended next steps to advance the project.
The plan is intended to guide priorities for recreation, parks, trails, facilities, and services in Tofino over the next 10 or more years, helping to inform future investments and decision-making.
Council reviewed the updated second draft, which includes proposed actions such as exploring aquatics opportunities, improving indoor recreation space, enhancing the Community Hall, developing new outdoor amenities, and continuing investment in existing parks and recreation assets.
Council supported a final round of community engagement, including an open house and online feedback opportunities, before a final version of the Master Plan returns to Council for consideration and adoption.
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At the June 2, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, the draft Recreation & Parks Master Plan was presented to Council for consideration.
Residents will be invited to provide feedback on the draft plan in the coming weeks.
Watch The Presentation
Presentation begins at approximately the 18-minute mark
At the June 2, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, the draft Recreation & Parks Master Plan was presented to Council for consideration.
Residents will be invited to provide feedback on the draft plan in the coming weeks.
Watch The Presentation
Presentation begins at approximately the 18-minute mark
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At the April 15, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, an update was provided to Council regarding the progress of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan, which detailed the following:
Key findings from the community engagement (survey findings, themes from the discussion sessions, etc.)
Key findings from the research (including analysis of trends, current facility utilization, population and demographics, inventory and analysis, etc.)
The detailed report is available for review in the documents section on this page.
Next Steps
A draft of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan will be shared later this spring. The public will be invited to provide feedback before the finalization of the Master Plan.
Watch The Presentation
Presentation begins at approximately the 30-minute mark.
At the April 15, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, an update was provided to Council regarding the progress of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan, which detailed the following:
Key findings from the community engagement (survey findings, themes from the discussion sessions, etc.)
Key findings from the research (including analysis of trends, current facility utilization, population and demographics, inventory and analysis, etc.)
The detailed report is available for review in the documents section on this page.
Next Steps
A draft of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan will be shared later this spring. The public will be invited to provide feedback before the finalization of the Master Plan.
Watch The Presentation
Presentation begins at approximately the 30-minute mark.
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At the August 26, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting, Cindy Hutchison, Manager of Community of Programs with the District of Tofino and Stephen Slawuta from RC Strategies presented to Council the scope of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan.
At the August 26, 2024, Committee of the Whole Meeting, Cindy Hutchison, Manager of Community of Programs with the District of Tofino and Stephen Slawuta from RC Strategies presented to Council the scope of the Recreation & Parks Master Plan.
Report to Council - April 15 2025 (85.4 KB) (pdf)
