1. Use and Benefits of Local Government Recreation & Parks Services - An Ontario Perspective The Trails of Simcoe County Symposium April 13, 2010 Larry Ketcheson Parks and Recreation Ontario

8. Time Use and Value of Recreation In 1996, 23% reported having more time 33% same amount of time 45% had less time Alberta: 41% less Time (2007)

9. In 1996, 32% always felt rushed 53% sometimes did, and 15% almost never felt rushed Alberta: 30% Always rushed Pace of Life

10. Work and Leisure

11. Local Park Supply, Use & Benefits Analysis of Individual, Household & Community

12. Distribution & Proximity In 1996, 90% of respondents lived within walking distance of a park

18. Recreation Service Providers, Participation & Benefits

20. In 1996, 29% of respondents had started a new activity

21. What recreational activity or Activities have you begun? 21% Working out/exercising 14% Skiing/x-country/snowboard 8% Swimming 7% Jog/run 6% Team sports 6% Walking 5% Dancing 5% Skating 4% Tennis/badminton/squash 4% Yoga/pilates

23. What activities did you take part in? 35% Festivals & cultural events 23% Swimming/water park 10% Hockey 10% Skating 9% Soccer 7% Working out/exercise 6% Walking 5% Baseball/softball 5% Camping 4% Hiking

25. Why have you NOT participated? 23% Not enough time/busy 23% Not at all interested 16% Not aware of activities 9% Participate in other activities 7% Schedules not convenient 6% Few activities/little variety provided 5% Disability prevents participation 4% Age (too old, or activities for younger) 2% Lack of transportation 2% Cost of activities 2% Health reasons

27. Recreation Participation & Benefits: Community

29. Need for Recreation & Parks Services

30. If there were no public parks, programs or facilities, effect this would have on respondents and their household 28% of respondents said there would be no effect. Of the 72% who said it would affect them and their household:

31. If there were no public parks, programs or facilities, what effect this would have on the community 5% of respondents said there would be no effect. Of the 95% who said there would be an effect on their community:

32. Opinions, Attitudes & Strategic Issues

38. Willingness to Pay for Recreation Benefits

39. On average, people in Ontario pay about $150 per person annually in local taxes for recreation park services. Are these services worth $150 per person per year? 81% YES 19% NO This is similar to the results of the 1996 study, in which 83% of respondents felt their recreation services were worth the average tax rate.

40. On average, people in Ontario pay about $150 per person annually in local taxes for recreation park services. Are these services worth $150 per person per year? 81% YES 19% NO

42. Alberta= 7.7

43. World Wide Happiness Study (2007). Max & Sterling 1st Danes 8.2 Canada 7.6 USA 7.4 Alberta 7.9

45. Does anyone in the household have a disability? 18% YES (N=180) 82% NO 19% Mental health disability 81% Physical disability

46. Does anyone in the household have a disability? 18% YES 82% NO

47. Does anyone in the household have a disability? 18% YES 82% NO

50. Aligning Legislation and Policy MHP Health Promotion & Protection Act Tourism & Recreation Act 1987 Recreation Policy Statement Public Health Recreation & Sport Public Health Standards New Recreation Policy Statement Healthy Communities Strategy Healthy Eating Recreation & Sport Tobacco Substance Abuse Mental Health Injury Prevention Municipal Act

51. Policy Alignment with Benefits