Facility Needs Assessment
Parks, Recreation, Library, and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C. Assessment)
The City's Parks, Recreation Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment (P.R.L.C.) guides City Council, the Oshawa Public Library Board and other key stakeholders in delivering the facilities necessary to meeting needs as Oshawa’s population grows from 158,000 to the 197,000 persons forecasted by the year 2031.
2024 P.R.L.C.
The 2024 P.R.L.C. Assessment builds on a legacy of planning for, and investing in the local parks, recreation, library and culture system. The City recognizes that proactive planning leads to effective decision-making and fiscally sound management practices. Planning allows the City to be responsive so that residents can access the many benefits of parks, recreation, library and culture systems which:
- encourage healthy living through physical, creative, educational and social activities
- aid in the planning and design of healthy communities
- create a sense of place and belonging
- spur economic development and tourism
- strengthen environmental health, sustainability and resiliency to climate change
By providing facilities that inspire an active and creative community, the P.R.L.C. recognizes the role of parks, recreation, library, and cultural facilities in maintaining the quality of life enjoyed by residents and building upon the City's historical achievements in these areas. The City, through its Community and Operations Services Department and Oshawa Public Libraries, aspires to provide a balance of facilities oriented to sports, leisure, culture, learning, and otherwise healthy living.
View the City of Oshawa Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Facility Needs Assessment for more information.