Public open house will be held at Zancor Centre on April 15
Township of King, Ont.— King Township residents have another opportunity to provide input that will shape future improvements to parks, trails and facilities, and help create the vision for a multi-modal transportation system. A Public Open House will be held on Tuesday, Apr. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Zancor Centre, located at 1600 15th Sideroad in King City, regarding the updated Facilities, Parks and Trail Master Plans as well as the newly updated Transportation Master Plan. The community is invited to review the key directions and options for recommendations developed to date, provide feedback, and ask questions to Township staff and members of the consulting teams on these projects.
Updated Facilities, Parks and Trail Master Plans
King Township is a paradise for recreationists, with over 222 acres of parkland, featuring playgrounds, splashpads, tennis/pickleball courts, skateparks, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and off-leash dog parks. A recreation facility can be found in each village, with varying amenities such as ice rinks, community halls, curling pad, fitness centre as well as a turf fieldhouse, lap pool and leisure pool at the new, zero carbon Zancor Centre. With 339 km² of stunning landscapes spanning the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine and over 100 km of public trails, King is also a true gem for nature lovers and hikers.
The Township’s Recreation, Parks and Culture Master Plan was last updated in 2019. An update was required to identify current needs, issues, and priorities as it relates to developing recreational facilities, parks and trails to enhance community recreation and create vibrant spaces that foster physical activity, social connection, and overall well-being for all residents.
The updated Facilities, Parks and Trail Master Plans to guide the Township’s decision-making is a four-phase project that is now nearing completion. The process began with a background analysis that started in August 2024. Phase two invited residents to provide their feedback on the future development of parks, open spaces, trails and recreational amenities (including community centres and libraries) in King by sharing their thoughts in two different online surveys, which closed on November 15, 2024. The Public Open House is an opportunity to provide your feedback on the key findings and strategic direction and recommendations based on this survey feedback. The Facilities, Parks and Trail Master Plans are expected to be completed by May of this year with the final report presented to Council for approval.
To stay informed about the updated Facilities, Parks and Trail Master Plans subscribe to the project webpage on SpeaKING.
Updated Transportation Master Plan
King Township is developing a newly updated Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to guide the enhancement of a multi-modal transportation network, covering roads, sidewalks, cycling routes and transit services, to the year 2051. The plan will prioritize safe, accessible and sustainable travel options while addressing future growth and environmental goals.
The TMP will be developed in four phases. The process began with a background review that started in September 2024. Phase two invited King residents to help shape a 2051 transportation vision by sharing their experiences and challenges—ranging from congestion and parking to the reliability and coverage of public transit—via an online survey which closed November 15, 2024 and during a Public Open House held on October 29, 2024.
The project is currently entering its third phase, which focuses on creating multi-modal network recommendations, based on the outcomes of engagement and research completed during phase two. The Public Open House is an opportunity to provide feedback on potential solutions. Responses will help shape the plan’s objectives and priorities, ensuring that community needs and aspirations are reflected in future transit enhancements. In the final phase, a draft TMP recommended multi-modal network will be shared with details regarding how all public input was considered during a future Public Open House before the final report is presented to Council for approval.
To stay informed about the new Transportation Master Plan, subscribe to the project webpage on SpeaKING.
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Township of King
Andrea Gyarmati, Manager of Communications and Public Engagement
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca