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April 10, 2024 Update The final report on Barrie's outdoor racquet sports strategy will be completed by fall 2024, and then presented to Barrie City Council for consideration.
Barrie residents enjoy a high-quality outdoor lifestyle with many greenspaces and recreational facilities located throughout the community.
In preparation for future growth and in response to a resurgence in tennis participation and a rapidly growing pickleball interest, the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy (ORSS) will plan for long-term provision of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities, and related services.
Get Involved and Have Your Say!
What is your vision for outdoor racquet sports in Barrie? Get involved and share your feedback on your future needs and interests for outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities and services through:
-- The Survey is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly --
Share your vision for tennis and pickleball in Barrie through the survey. Survey participants who provide their contact info will be eligible* for one of the following prize packs:
Beginner Pickleball Set (includes 2 beginner pickleball paddles and pickleballs)
Beginner Tennis Set (includes 1 beginner tennis racquet and tennis balls)
Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls (12 Pack)
Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Two 4-Can Bundles)
Feedback is being collected until November 10, 2023.
*Must be a City of Barrie resident. One (1) entry per survey participant for one (1) prize pack. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off. Note that City Staff are not eligible to be entered.
-- All Information Pop-Ups have been completed --
Join us at an Information Pop-up! Join the project team at one of the many places in Barrie that currently has Tennis and/or Pickleball facilities to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Kids aged 12 and under can take part in the colouring activity (details below).
-- The Workshop has been completed --
Are you part of an organized tennis or pickleball group in Barrie? Join the Outdoor Racquet Sports User Groups Workshop on Thursday October 26, 2023 for a facilitated discussion to share your feedback regarding outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities. Feedback gathered at this session will inform the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy.
This workshop is for tennis and pickleball groups that:
are organized* or incorporated
have been active for at least one (1) year within the past five (5) years (since 2018)
offer membership/participation to residents of Barrie (membership must compromise of a minimum 80% Barrie residents)
currently utilize or would like to utilize City of Barrie outdoor facilities
*To be recognized as "organized", the group must have a documented mission/mandate statement, a governance structure in place in the form of a volunteer Board of Directors/Executive Committee, written constitution, by-laws and/or operating procedures, and financial records in accordance with the Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
-- The Colouring Activity is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly --
Kids 12 and under are encouraged to get involved by submitting a colouring activity by November 10, 2023. Eligible participants can be entered* for a Beginner Pickleball OR Tennis Set. Get your activity sheets at:
*Participants must be a City of Barrie resident aged 12 or under. Address and contact information must be submitted. Participants can enter one (1) Tennis activity for one (1) entry for the Tennis Set and/or one (1) Pickleball activity for one (1) entry for the Beginner Pickleball Set. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off.
April 10, 2024 Update The final report on Barrie's outdoor racquet sports strategy will be completed by fall 2024, and then presented to Barrie City Council for consideration.
Barrie residents enjoy a high-quality outdoor lifestyle with many greenspaces and recreational facilities located throughout the community.
In preparation for future growth and in response to a resurgence in tennis participation and a rapidly growing pickleball interest, the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy (ORSS) will plan for long-term provision of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities, and related services.
Get Involved and Have Your Say!
What is your vision for outdoor racquet sports in Barrie? Get involved and share your feedback on your future needs and interests for outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities and services through:
-- The Survey is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly --
Share your vision for tennis and pickleball in Barrie through the survey. Survey participants who provide their contact info will be eligible* for one of the following prize packs:
Beginner Pickleball Set (includes 2 beginner pickleball paddles and pickleballs)
Beginner Tennis Set (includes 1 beginner tennis racquet and tennis balls)
Franklin X-40 Pickleball Balls (12 Pack)
Pro Penn Marathon Extra Duty Tennis Balls (Two 4-Can Bundles)
Feedback is being collected until November 10, 2023.
*Must be a City of Barrie resident. One (1) entry per survey participant for one (1) prize pack. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off. Note that City Staff are not eligible to be entered.
-- All Information Pop-Ups have been completed --
Join us at an Information Pop-up! Join the project team at one of the many places in Barrie that currently has Tennis and/or Pickleball facilities to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Kids aged 12 and under can take part in the colouring activity (details below).
-- The Workshop has been completed --
Are you part of an organized tennis or pickleball group in Barrie? Join the Outdoor Racquet Sports User Groups Workshop on Thursday October 26, 2023 for a facilitated discussion to share your feedback regarding outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities. Feedback gathered at this session will inform the Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy.
This workshop is for tennis and pickleball groups that:
are organized* or incorporated
have been active for at least one (1) year within the past five (5) years (since 2018)
offer membership/participation to residents of Barrie (membership must compromise of a minimum 80% Barrie residents)
currently utilize or would like to utilize City of Barrie outdoor facilities
*To be recognized as "organized", the group must have a documented mission/mandate statement, a governance structure in place in the form of a volunteer Board of Directors/Executive Committee, written constitution, by-laws and/or operating procedures, and financial records in accordance with the Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
-- The Colouring Activity is now closed. Draw winners will be contacted directly --
Kids 12 and under are encouraged to get involved by submitting a colouring activity by November 10, 2023. Eligible participants can be entered* for a Beginner Pickleball OR Tennis Set. Get your activity sheets at:
*Participants must be a City of Barrie resident aged 12 or under. Address and contact information must be submitted. Participants can enter one (1) Tennis activity for one (1) entry for the Tennis Set and/or one (1) Pickleball activity for one (1) entry for the Beginner Pickleball Set. Winners will be contacted to coordinate prize pick-up/drop-off.
The Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy will plan for the long-term sustainable delivery of outdoor tennis and pickleball facilities and related services in the City of Barrie. Help us identify preferences and needs of tennis and pickleball players. Your input will inform future priorities and a long-term plan for court upgrades and development.
Survey Instructions
This survey will be open until November 10, 2023 and should take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
Only one submission per person.
All responses will be kept confidential and will be reproduced in summary form only.
Please contact Karen Lilienthal with any questions at karen.lilienthal@barrie.ca or 705-739-4220 Ext. 4866
This work is being completed with the help of Monteith Brown Planning Consultants Ltd.
This consultation has concluded. Thank you for your feedback.
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Timeline
Project Planning and Background Research
Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy has finished this stage
September 2023
Community Engagement
Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy has finished this stage
October 10 to November 10, 2023
Online Survey
Information Pop-ups
Join the workshop
Colouring Activity
Analysis, Findings and Recommendations
Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy is currently at this stage
November 2023 to May 2024
Analyzing background research, data, and feedback. Summarize findings. Propose recommendations.
Final Report
this is an upcoming stage for Outdoor Racquet Sports Strategy
Fall 2024
Final report completed and recommendation to Council.
-- All Information Pop-Ups have been completed --
Join us at an Information Pop-up! Join the project team at one of the many places in Barrie that currently has Tennis and/or Pickleball facilities to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Kids aged 12 and under can take part in the colouring activity (details below).
