Help Shape the Future of Our Park!

Exciting changes could be coming to Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park, and community input will help shape the future of the space!

The Township of Oro-Medonte is exploring potential park improvements including courts, new pickleball courts, accessible walking paths, enhanced lighting, additional seating and shade areas, landscaping, gathering spaces, and a potential environmentally responsible washroom.

Engagement Process

All feedback will be considered in the development of the preferred park design concept. Once a concept has been finalized, a cost estimate, implementation strategy, and detailed construction drawings will be prepared. The design will be presented to Council for budget approval, and then the first phase of the project will be tendered for construction.

To participate in this survey, review each design and submit your comments after each one. Be sure to comment on all three concepts, leave any final thoughts, and vote for your favourite!

Thank you for your input on this exciting project!

Layout Concept A

A drawn proposal map for concept A

Opportunities & Challenges

  • Opportunities

    • Existing tennis courts (8), multi-sport court (3), playground (6) and parking (1) remain in place
    • A new row of pickleball courts along the southern edge is shaded by the stand of trees to the south (9)
    • Tennis courts are expanded for a shared use court - 1 tennis court and two pickleball courts (7)

  • Challenges

    • Loss of flat open lawn space
    • Courts are dispersed throughout the park, rather than consolidated
    • Playground (6) is confined by surrounding courts
    • Shared pickleball courts in this configuration may require portable nets (7)
    • Relocation of existing utility shed

Layout Concept B

A drawn proposal map for concept B

Opportunities & Challenges

  • Opportunities

    • The existing multi-sport court (3), tennis courts (8), and playground (6) remain in their current locations
    • Tennis courts are expanded for a shared use court - 1 tennis court and two pickleball courts (7)
    • The parking lot is converted to pickleball courts (1), with a small pick-up/drop-off and accessible parking lot remaining (2)
    • The open lawn south of the tennis courts remains for flexible use (9)

  • Challenges

    • Elimination of most of the onsite parking
    • Pickleball courts are located at the western portion of the site exposed to the north-westerly winds. Wind mitigation more critical in this location (1)
    • Relocation of existing utility shed

Layout Concept C

A drawn proposal map for concept C

Opportunities & Challenges

  • Opportunities

    • Existing tennis courts remain in current location (8)
    • Multi-sport (3) and pickleball courts (5) consolidated with tennis courts (8)
    • Portion of parking lot converted to outdoor fitness station (1)
    • Courts and playground are divided by central gathering area (6)
    • Plenty of flexible open lawn space (4 & 9)

  • Challenges

    • Retaining wall required around pickleball courts to address grade change (5)
    • Relocating amenities is more costly
    • Onsite parking reduced by 50%
    • Relocation of existing utility shed