June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

Municipal Forest — 50th Year Anniversary Introduction and Overview
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PARKS, RECREATION and CULTURE
DEPARTMENT
The parks, recreation and culture department ensures that recreation, sport,
fitness, arts and culture activities, and parks, are available for the personal,
social, and environmental well-being of all Mission residents.
An extensive array of lessons, public sessions and programs are offered to residents of all
ages at various locations throughout the municipality. Leisure Guides listing these programs
are published seasonally and distributed to all Mission homes.
The department maintains the trails and parks, which include both active and passive spaces
that vary in size. Mission Rotary Sports Park is a hub of outdoor sporting activity, while the
Fraser River Heritage Park is a favourite location for outdoor festivals and concerts.
The department is also responsible for maintaining all municipally owned buildings and
grounds, and for the management and operation of the Hatzic Cemetery.
MAJOR INITIATIVES OR PROJECTS
➢ Hosted BC Hockey Male U17 BC Cup in partnership
with Mission Minor Hockey Association.
➢ Completed review of Cultural Master Plan. Cultural
Resources Commission was established.
➢ Supported the hosting of five provincial championships
in softball, ball hockey, and field lacrosse.
➢ Submitted a successful bid to host the 2014 BC Winter
Games.
➢ Supported a number of annual events such as Canada
Day, Celebration of Community, Volunteer
Appreciation Awards, Swim Meet and various
tournaments.
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➢ Supported the Communities in Bloom Committee as
they achieved "Five out of Five Blooms" for the first
time, became the recipient of the Provincial award for "Heritage Conservation".
2008 Annual Report - District of Mission