Consultants Think Designs and Mehak, Kelly & Associates presented the draft Parks & Recreation Master Plan update to Council on June 23, 2026, outlining 20‑year recommendations for recreation facilities, parks and open spaces, and service delivery to 2045. , municipal gymnasium, additional multi‑purpose space at the Sunny Life Recreation & Wellness Centre), park upgrades, accessibility improvements, shade and furnishings, splash pad and sport court planning, and development of policies such as inclusion and RZone. While the presentation itself does not award any contracts, it sets a strategic framework that will guide future capital budgets, park redevelopments (like Hillside Park and Hastings Village Green), and program investments.Vendors in recreation planning, landscape architecture, playgrounds, sport courts, outdoor fitness, accessibility upgrades, and recreation software can track which recommendations Council prioritizes in upcoming budgets to position for ensuing studies, designs, and construction projects.

The Plan emphasizes universal design, enhanced park amenities, and data‑driven service planning; it will inform which projects enter Trent Hills’ capital program over the next two decades.