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RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

7.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In keeping with the Town’s reputation as offering a high quality of life to its residents, Sexsmith and area is provided with a wide variety of community facilities and services. Recreational facilities include numerous parks and playgrounds, arena, curling rink, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, museum, seniors’ complex, civic centre, library, and campground. Educational needs are catered to both public (K-12, including a modern secondary school) and separate (K-9) schools, and the Peace River Bible Institute. There are also numerous community service, religious and volunteer organizations active in the Town.
 
New attractions to the Town include a historical barn, Paszkowski House, a church restoration (on hold since a 2009 fire), restoration of the UFA bulk station and the development of a park in the downtown core.
 
In addition to continuing to provide a high standard of service to residents, the development of a local tourism industry is a high priority with the Town.
 
7.2 OBJECTIVES
General Statement:
 
The following objectives and procedures have been identified which are designed to protect, enhance and preserve community services.
  • (a) To continue to promote and preserve the local cultural, social, and historical fabric of the community.
  • (b) To continue to provide quality recreational and institutional facilities for town residents of all age groups.
  • (c) To encourage and promote local tourism opportunities.
 
7.3 POLICIES
  1. The development of community facilities in the Town should adhere to the concept outlined in the accompanying map.
  2. The Town shall continue to encourage and support the efforts of community organizations and volunteer groups in the delivery of recreational, cultural, and social programs.
  3. For the purpose of efficiency, the Town supports the increased and expanded use of existing community facilities prior to the development of new facilities where possible.
  4. In newly developed residential areas, neighborhood parks and playground facilities shall be provided.
  5. Priorities for new community facilities include an expanded seniors facility, and a youth centre. The Town shall cooperate with local community groups and organizations in the establishment of such facilities.
  6. The Town supports the development of a pathway system to connect recreation areas with the town centre, such a system also includes increased use of the creek corridor.
  7. The Town supports the development of Heritage Park as a fully-serviced campground, including the provision of power, water and sewer services to individual campsites.
  8. The Town supports all efforts to improve accessibility for the elderly and handicapped, not only to community facilities, but through infrastructure improvements as well.
  9. The Town will take an interest in and promote special events.
  10. The Town supports FCSS and its various programs.