Project Background
As the Cobourg community continues to evolve, there is a need to refresh and amalgamate the Parks Master Plan (2013) and the Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan (2016) into an aligned, long-range plan that will support the continued development of a healthy, active, and engaged community.
Parks and recreational facilities are integral to community well-being, providing accessible and cost-effective leisure opportunities to all residents to remain physically and socially healthy.
With Cobourg’s setting on Lake Ontario, strong heritage character, and role as a regional hub, the Town is at a key moment in its development as a welcoming and connected community. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be a framework for ensuring that parks and recreation spaces reflect current and future needs to serve a broad spectrum of community members while ensuring fiscal sustainability through a clear set of action items and cost allocation estimates.
Here are some ways we engaged the community on the Park and Recreation Master Plan in Phase 1.
Quick Poll
What is your top priority for parks and recreation investment in Cobourg over the next 10 years?
This poll has concluded.
- Indoor recreation facilities 21% (48 votes)
- Outdoor sport facilities 19% (43 votes)
- Parks, trails, and amenities 37% (84 votes)
- Recreation programs 8% (17 votes)
- Community events 5% (12 votes)
- Maintenance 9% (20 votes)
- Communication 0% (1 vote)
Survey
Visioning Exercise
Do you have an idea about a park, trail, facility, or program/event in Cobourg that you think would be good to offer – or needs improvement? Share it below.
Have 1 minute? Add a virtual Post-It note to our ideas board!
10 November, 2025
Wendy says:
An outdoor pool is an important activity for any town. to encourage activity for families. Could a service club take on the sponsorship?
10 November, 2025
Sam says:
We need more available ice time for hockey/skating/etc.
10 November, 2025
Peter says:
We have to have a travel lift at the marina to make it safer and more flexible for boaters.
It will pay for itself and bring Cobourg up
5 November, 2025
Adam says:
We should allow minors under the age of 18 to fish at the Cobourg Marina. It’s a great learning opportunity for our youth.
5 November, 2025
Marisa says:
We definitely need a playground at the Cobourg Community Centre!
4 November, 2025
Daniela says:
The Cobourg Community Centre could really use a playground! The kids are always playing on the outdoor exercise equipment.
22 October, 2025
Neecy says:
We have a natural annual migratory path for monarch butterflies along our beach and the current gardens can be enhanced to showcase this
22 October, 2025
DanHallatt says:
More trees, parks, and trails to get around town! New and old subdivisions should be connected by trails.
21 October, 2025
JRichardson says:
It would be wonderful to have a playground built on Daintry Crescent. So many families around that neighborhood
21 October, 2025
Julien Winter says:
There should be a 25-m long, 2-m deep swimming pool for underwater hockey!! It would also be ideal for competitive swimming.
21 October, 2025
Julien Winter says:
The area south of the railway lines along the waterfront between Cobourg and Port Hope should be publicly owned as nature reserve and trail.
21 October, 2025
m7mcmahon says:
Renovate the lighted soccer pitch to a dual purpose soccer/rugby pitch which would mean lengthening the field and adding uprights.
Mapping Activity
Phone Survey
300 randomly selected households received a call from Oraclepoll Research to participate in a survey regarding use and enjoyment of parks and recreation spaces in Cobourg.
