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C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D E PA R T M E N T
Recreation & Community Development
2018
YEAR-END REPORT
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Welcome to the 2018 Year End report
of the Recreation and Community
Development Division. The Division
oversees the provision of programs and
services for citizens to participate in
and enjoy the benefits of sport, culture,
Summer Play Program
recreation, community development, social
development and wellness activities.
To encourage as many citizens as possible
to take advantage of the activities available,
the Division operates a number of facilities,
provides direct services and programs,
and provides support to community-based
organizations involved in delivering programs
Pickleball at outdoor tennis court, Sutherland and services.
Community Association volunteerr The Division also facilitates partnerships,
information sharing and collaboration to
strengthen groups, promote inclusion and
address racism.
Jungle Gym Safari
(registered program) Holiday Park Golf Course
WHAT’S INSIDE
2018 HIGHLIGHTS........................................................................................................4 SPECIAL USE FACILITIES AND CAPITAL PLANNING SECTION....................................20-28
Animal Services.........................................................................................20-21
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION......................................................................5-10 Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program....................................................... 20
Arts & Culture................................................................................................... 5 Off-Leash Dog Park Development............................................................. 20
Investing in Arts & Culture........................................................................... 5 Pet Licensing............................................................................................ 21
Public Art.................................................................................................... 5 Community Partnerships...........................................................................21-22
Diversity and Social Development..................................................................5-7 Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities/Park Programming...................... 21
Indigenous Leadership Program...............................................................5-6 Outdoor Special Events............................................................................. 22
Cultural Diversity and Race Relations........................................................... 6 Partnership and Joint Use Agreements..................................................... 22
Social Development Initiatives..................................................................7-8 Golf Courses.............................................................................................23-24
Leisure Access Program......................................................................... 7 Gordon Howe Campground......................................................................25-26
Graffiti Management Program................................................................. 7 Indoor Arenas................................................................................................. 26
Immigration Initiatives...........................................................................7-8 Outdoor Sport Facilities and Spectator Ballfields........................................26-27
Neighbourhood Services.............................................................................8-10 Outdoor Sport Fields................................................................................. 26
Community Consultants...........................................................................8-9 Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval.................................................26-27
Supporting Community Association Volunteers........................................... 9 Saskatoon Minor Football Field at The Gordie Howe Sports Complex....... 27
Outdoor Rinks........................................................................................9-10 Spectator Ballfields................................................................................... 27
Community Gardens..............................................................................9-10
Park Enhancements.................................................................................. 10 SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO...........................................................29-34
Attendance and Revenues.............................................................................. 29
RECREATION FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS SECTION................................................11-19 Partnership Agreements and Program Supports........................................30-34
Leisure Centres.........................................................................................11-15 Saskatoon Zoo Foundation..................................................................30-31
Leisure Centre Recreation Programs......................................................... 11 Saskatoon Zoo Society........................................................................31-32
General Admissions Volumes and Revenues............................................. 11 Friends of the Forestry Farm House......................................................32-33
Registered Programs................................................................................ 13 Saskatchewan Perennial Society..........................................................33-34
Leisure Centre Rentals.........................................................................13-14
Support Services....................................................................................... 15 INVESTING IN COMMUNITY – 2018 GRANT AWARDS............................................35-44
Outdoor Pools................................................................................................ 16 Funding and Grants........................................................................................ 35
Summer Play and Targeted Programs............................................................ 17 2018 Grant Awards...................................................................................35-45
Summer Play Program.............................................................................. 17
Targeted Programs.................................................................................... 17
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park................................................................... 18
Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2018 Year-end Report 3
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
The Leisure Access Program issued 9,022 Leisure Access Cards to provide low income Saskatoon residents with access to recreation and leisure.
Community Associations operated 52 outdoor rinks during the winter season of 2017-2018. Capital projects were established to fund the installation
of water and electrical utilities to support the construction of two new rinks in the neighborhoods of Willowgrove and Evergreen.
Immigration Partnership Saskatoon (IPS) office was formally established with funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. As an inter-
sectoral committee, IPS works to help improve the lives of newcomers in Saskatoon.
The City’s six Leisure Centres hosted a combined total of 16,481 rental bookings, which attracted 547,550 individual participants. In 2018 the number
of visits to Leisure Centres totaled 1,582,889. The Shaw Centre and Saskatoon Field House hosted 64 local, provincial and national special events.
$2,100,000 in cash grants to community organizations providing services in the sport, culture, recreation and social service sectors.
Approximately 250 dogs and their owners participated in the third annual Dog Day of Summer at Mayfair Pool.
Throughout the fall, winter and spring, nine low-cost/no cost programs reached over 1,900 participants, employed 47 young adults and resulted in 21
different partnerships between the City and community agencies.
During Nutrien Playland’s 114-day 2018 operating season, approximately 119,550 ride tickets were used, an average of approximately 1,049 ride
tickets per day.
The City processed 469 outdoor special event application requests for events, which attracted approximately 919,500 people to outdoor special events
in Saskatoon in 2018.
The Gordie Howe Sports Complex Master Plan started construction in the spring of 2018. This included the addition of the 90,000 sq. ft. Indoor Training
Centre, installation of the 400-meter synthetic track for track and field, new base material for the speed skating oval, and improvements to parking lots
and lighting.
The City allocated approximately 51,400 hours of outdoor sport fields from the beginning of May to mid-November. Approximately 24,800 hours
(12,400 games) were allocated on 103 charge sport fields and 26,600 hours on no charge fields.
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo had admission attendance (April 1 - October 31) of 149,930 people, leading to revenue of $1,170,900.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION
Community Development Section provides a supportive environment to help build
capacity and empower people to organize themselves for planning and action.
Its mandate includes supports to community associations, community grants,
accessible no-cost, low-cost programming opportunities, Indigenous leadership
initiatives, support for public art and cultural organizations, immigration initiatives,
cultural diversity race relations initiatives, anti-racism initiatives and community
partnerships.
ARTS & CULTURE
The City recognizes the important role
Saskatoon’s vibrant arts and culture scene
plays in building a healthy, sustainable
city. Community Development supports
arts, culture and creativity in several ways.
Guiding this work is the Culture Plan, which
was recently updated. The Culture Plan
Implementation Refresh 2018 to 2022
Above: "The Coming Spring" in Victoria Park
focuses on three key directions: Left: "River and Sky" on Broadway Avenue
• Build a Resilient Culture Sector
• Grow the Creative Cultural Economy
The City also acquired two sculptures, one light installation, and two murals:
• Foster Creative Placemaking
• “The Coming Spring” by artist Gordon Reeve, located in Victoria Park;
• Bus Transit Shelter- partnership with Saskatoon transit and Aden Bowman
Investing in Arts & Culture
students;
The City’s investment in 18 major cultural organizations:
• “River and Sky” by artists Tony Stallard, Joseph Naytowhow and Kenneth T.
• generated $18,056,055 in revenues;
William;
• had 682,846 visits;
• Westmount Community School Rink Board Mural by artist Gail Taman; and
• hired 1,598 artists;
• Yellowquill Mural, by artist Emmanuel Jarus.
• held 1,579 public activities; and
• worked with 2,158 volunteers for an estimated total of 77,051 volunteer hours
DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Public Art Indigenous Leadership Program
Public art continues to reflect the culture and spirit of our city. The City now has
The Indigenous Leadership Program provides members of the Indigenous
over 47 works of public art in its collection and in 2018 invested $15,500 in public
community with opportunities to build leadership skills and participate as leaders
art conservation and maintenance.
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in the community. The 2018 program included several initiatives:
Indigenous Leadership Program
• Atoske Skill Development Training: In 2018, Atoske provided 13 Indigenous
youth with opportunities to strengthen their leadership and life skills, while
exploring careers with the City and other agencies.
• Atoske Alumni and Indigenous youth: In 2018, 15 youth were involved in
13 leadership development workshops, delivered in the month of June.
• Wicihitowin (“Working Together”) Conference: Two Community Development
staff participated in coordinating presentations for Wicihitowin, an Indigenous
engagement conference focussed on how to best engage and work with
Indigenous peoples. 12 staff from Community Development attended.
• YOUthSPEAKyxe: The City, Open Door Society, the Students Commission,
and other community-based partners hosted the Voice of Youth Leadership
Summit in March 2018. The Conference provided immigrant/refugee,
Indigenous and mainstream Canadian youth an opportunity to address the both groups, developing anti-racism training material specifically targeted to
issues they face. various levels of leadership roles and responsibilities.
• YOUthSPEAKyxe: The City and other community-based partners hosted an • Corporate Policy Review - There is a growing recognition of the importance of
event called the 100 Partners Event in September 2018. Community-based the principles of equity and inclusion as municipalities see migration patterns
organizations focused on how to create a safe and enriching community, shift and demographics evolve and change. Municipal policies should reflect
where all youth are able to realize their full potential in the city of Saskatoon. these commitments to equity and inclusion. The City, in collaboration with
• Travelling Indigenous Culture Van: The program reached over 1,000 Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc. and
children in Saskatoon and provided an employment opportunity to two First ProBono Students Canada, completed a pilot review of the Naming of
Nation and one Métis youth, who visited summer playgrounds and youth Civic Property and Development Areas Council Policy #C09-008 using an
centres to showcase Indigenous culture. equity and inclusion tool that was developed in 2017. The Administration is
• The Mé Ta Wé Tán program hosted over 15 different free programs in 2018 developing a strategy to effectively work with content area managers to ensure
in which 5,857 people attended. the implementation of the recommendations and manage any educational
requirements that may come up that relate to equity and inclusion.
Cultural Diversity and Race Relations • Public/Community Network - Partnership Building with the Saskatchewan
The Cultural Diversity Race Relations (CDRR) office continues to focus on Action Research Network. The City, in partnership with the broader
anti-racism education and awareness initiatives, engaging practitioners and community, is in the first stage of developing an anti-racist network in
community leaders in discussion of anti-racism practices and networking. 2018 Saskatoon. The purpose of this project is to build upon the work, to date,
initiatives included: of anti-racism practitioners, detail the process, and model an anti-racism
• Training and Education - Includes delivering anti-racism education sessions, network in the Saskatoon context.
both internally for the Corporation, and externally to community stakeholders • Activities for Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Month included opening
and other organizations. The Administration is working collaboratively with ceremonies and Living In Harmony awards with an Empowerment Fashion Show.
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Social Development Initiatives Immigration Partnership Saskatoon
External Community Partnerships in Social Development
The City is represented on several community partnerships and initiatives, including:
• Downtown Youth Centre (EGADZ)
• Saskatoon Collaborative Funders’ Partnership
• Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership
• Strengthening Families Program
• White Buffalo Youth Lodge
• YXE Youth Speaks Committee
• Safe Community Action Alliance
Leisure Access Program
The Leisure Access Program allows eligible low-income residents within the city
• IPS also established a broad-based Partnership Council represented by
to participate in City of Saskatoon leisure facilities and programs. The program
all community sectors, an inclusive Immigrant Advisory Table comprised of
includes unlimited admission to drop-in programs at the Leisure Centres, one
immigrants, and the development of the IPS website and service maps of
registered program per year and complimentary tickets to the Nutrien Playland
settlement and integration in the community.
rides at Kinsmen Park.
• In January of 2018 the City partnered with the Broadway Theatre and the
2018 HIGHLIGHTS Indigenous Cultural Unit with the Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) to present
• 9,022 Leisure Access Cards issued; the Storytelling Tipi as part of Winterruption Outdoor activities. Over the
• 125,000 visits from patrons with Leisure Access Cards; weekend the City coordinated 8 storytellers sharing folktales and children’s
• 3,833 Child Minding hours; and stories from around the world and the SPS shared Tipi Teachings. Over 200
• 462 registered programs accessed. people enjoyed the stories in the tipi over the two days.
• The City of Saskatoon leveraged funding through Immigration, Refugees
and Citizenship Canada to fund 30 seats at the Wicihitowin Engagement
Immigration Initiatives
Conference for EAL teachers and leaders from Ethno-cultural communities.
Immigration initiatives focus on creating a welcoming community for immigrants
• In response to a growing number of inquiries from ethno-cultural groups
and refugees to our city.
regarding funding for activities the City initiated an Ethno-Cultural Network
• The Immigration Partnership Saskatoon (IPS) office was formally established
of Saskatoon. List of members includes 78 individuals from approximately
with funding from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. IPS is an
65 different groups, schools and organizations. The initial gathering
inter-sectoral committee, IPS works to help improve the lives of newcomers
welcomed 40 people from 28 different ethno-cultural groups. Based on a
in Saskatoon.
needs assessment with the group, the City followed up with 3 more events;
• In early 2018 IPS conducted research on newcomers’ needs and the
Networking; Proposal Writing; Board Governance.
community assets and gaps mapping. IPS also hosted a community Forum
• The City welcomed 110 newcomer youth to Council Chambers to learn
in which there were 100 participants.
about the role of the Municipal Government, take part in indigenous cultural
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activities with the Mé Ta Wé Tán Playground Leaders and meet a Councillor
and the Mayor. # of
Community # of Programs Hours of Programs
• The City initiated a sub-committee (Borderless) of the Saskatoon Refugee Offered
˜35,500
Associations
˜1500
Coalition to focus on education and awareness around issues related to the
lives and challenges of refugees in Saskatoon. The initial event “The Journey
of a Refugee” took place at the Roxy and saw over 300 people attend.
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• The second event for the Borderless committee, for World Refugee Day, was
a “flashmob” at the Midtown Mall. Led by indigenous drummers, singers and # of
City Program Community
dancers, various ethno-cultural dance groups circled the perimeter of the Registrants
Grants Contribution
˜13,000 $133,300
food court to the music of K’naan “Wavin’ Flag’. During this dance, others
from the committee delivered little gift bags of candies tied with messages
of myths and misconceptions about refugees and the refugee system.
˜$200,000
Approximately 200 people were in attendance.
• The City worked with Reconciliation Saskatoon to arrange 12 leaders
from the Ethno-Cultural Network to ride alongside Indigenous Elders and work. Community Associations provide quality, affordable, neighbourhood-based
Survivors to lead the “Walk for Reconciliation” which saw over 5,000 people sport, culture, recreation and parks programs. They partner with city-wide minor
take part this year. sport groups (predominantly soccer and softball) on outdoor spring programs
and offer special events throughout the year (e.g., fun days in the park, soccer
tournaments, community social events). They connect residents to their community
NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES
through a variety of communication channels, from printed newsletters dropped
Community Association Program, King Geroge Saskatoon’s neighbourhood-based
in mailboxes to emails, social media sites and websites.
programming continues to be a source
of pride for residents. The City’s
Community Consultants
decentralized program delivery model
The City’s eight Community Consultants provide an important liaison between
continues to be successful in:
Community Associations and City departments. Consultants attend Community
• creating affordable neighbourhood
Association executive meetings, supporting community recreation programming,
recreation programs across the city;
providing advice and updates on City initiatives, while also listening to community
• defining contact/process points
concerns. They play a unique role in fostering trust and respect between
within each neighbourhood; and
community and City.
• providing an evolving community
engagement model that has earned
Community Consultants continue to participate on committees and lead public
national recognition.
meetings in neighbourhoods across the city. They dealt with a wide range of
issues, including park development, facility development, rezoning applications,
Saskatoon’s 47 Community Associations are a critical component of the model—
community gardens, Local Area Plans, Neighborhood Traffic Reviews and
and supporting their efforts is an important aspect of Community Development’s
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park safety. Community Consultants also worked with individual Community training workshops for indoor program coordinators, rink coordinators, newsletter
Associations to provide board orientations, planning sessions and one-on-one coordinators, treasurers, delivered a workshop on conversational intelligence, and
training for specific board positions (e.g. treasurer, secretary, president, volunteer organized an information session for volunteers to learn the details around the
coordinator, indoor coordinator). school divisions’ new online booking system for facility bookings.
The Community Consultant team worked with Community Consultants also organized a Volunteer Appreciation event with
a local video company to produce a “Guide to the theme “You work your magic all year round, come let us work some magic
Flooding and Maintaining Outdoor Community for you!” This year’s event was attended by approximately 200 volunteers (and
Rinks” that is a great tool for community rink their guests) from over 30 Community Associations. Upon arrival, the volunteers
volunteers. The five minute video shows were entertained with amateur table-side magic by the Community Consultants,
volunteers preparing and maintaining their followed by an engaging and interactive show by professional magicians. City
rinks to ensure great quality ice for the Councillors and City staff were also on hand to celebrate and acknowledge the
residents of their neighborhood. Narrated by a work of Community Association volunteers.
local rink coordinator, the video was released
to rave reviews at the Rink Coordinators Check out the video at https://youtu.be/XbWM-r-kLSU Outdoor Rinks
workshop held in the fall of 2018. Community Associations operated 52 outdoor rinks during the winter season of
2017-2018. Community Associations are eligible for a matching grant from the
Key this year was the Community Consultants role in supporting Community City to assist with the operating costs. The table below demonstrates shared
Association volunteers in the transition to utilizing the online facility booking system operating costs and City-Community Association partnership for operating and
deployed by the Saskatoon Public School Division and Greater Saskatoon Catholic carrying out improvements to outdoor rinks.
Schools for booking their community programs in schools across the city.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OUTDOOR RINKS: 52
Supporting Community Association Volunteers
Volunteers are the backbone of Saskatoon’s Community Associations, serving TOTAL CITY RINK OPERATING GRANT: $28,300
on Community Association boards, coaching sports teams and organizing
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO RINK OPERATING COSTS: $34,900
neighbourhood events. In 2018, staff offered volunteer training to over 325
volunteers. In addition to the numerous one-on-one coaching and training sessions CITY RINK IMPROVEMENT GRANT: $52,100
they provided to new volunteers, Community Consultants provided formal
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION TO RINK IMPROVEMENTS: $34,200
TOTAL CONTRIBUTION TO OUTDOOR RINKS: $149,500
Volunteers are the backbone of Saskatoon's Community
The two community associations that had previously operated their rinks on ponds
Association boards, coaching sports teams and orgranizing in the Lakeview and Briarwood neighborhoods, participated in a pilot project of
establishing a temporary low-board rink within their respective neighborhood
community events.
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parks, to provide residents with a more stable rink facility that isn’t so significantly
impacted by weather fluctuations throughout the winter. Both projects have Community Garden
proven to be successful to date and both communities will be looking for ways to
continue to improve these rink structures in their parks for the future.
Capital projects were also established to fund the installation of water and electrical
utilities to support the construction of two new rinks in the neighborhoods of
Willowgrove and Evergreen.
Community Gardens
Community gardens provide residents with an opportunity to engage in a healthy
recreation activity while growing nutritious food, meeting neighbours, building
community and beautifying open spaces. In 2018, City staff facilitated the
development of new community gardens in the following ways:
• new garden established in Greystone Park (Greystone);
• new garden established in Swick Park (Rosewood);
• expansion of Emmanuel Village Community Garden (Wildwood); and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2019
• expansion of Lakewood Community Garden (Lakewood Suburban Centre).
• Continue to examine ways to better support targeted communities
This brings the number of community gardens on City-owned property to 28, for and Community Associations.
a total of more than 820 garden plots.
• Develop a framework for social planning within Community
Park Enhancements Development, including the role in social development.
The Park Enhancement Reserve was established to help fund enhancements to • Develop partnerships and programs with Indigenous organizations,
neighbourhood parks. Projects are cost-shared with Community Associations. In including implementing initiatives to address recommendations in
2018, Community Associations pledged $3,150 towards $24,000 worth of new the Kitaskinaw Report and TRC Calls to Action as well as enhancing
park program amenities in the Riversdale and Stonebridge neighbourhoods. 2018 Indigenous Leadership and Mé Ta Wé Tán programs.
also saw the completion of a previously approved expansion to the playground in
• Implement Anti-Racism education strategy and communication
Wallace Park in the Willowgrove neighborhood. This project was fully funded by
plan.
the community in the amount of $120,000.
• Implement Immigration Action Plan initiatives to continue to support
Saskatoon as a welcoming community.
• Continue implementation of the Culture Plan Refresh 2018-2022.
10RECREATION FACILITIES & PROGRAMS SECTION
Recreation Facilities and Programs Section is responsible for the management, General Admissions Volumes and Revenues
operation, programming and provision of customer services at the City’s Leisure General admissions provide the public with access to Leisure Centre facilities
Centres, outdoor pools, playground program sites and Nutrien Playland. These and instructor-led classes (e.g. aerobics, aqua fitness) on a drop-in basis. Pre-
facilities provide a wealth of opportunities for citizens to participate in sport, registration is not required.
recreation, health/wellness programs and cultural activities. Activities are delivered
by the City of Saskatoon, non-profit groups, health/wellness organizations and 2018 admission volumes at Leisure Centres increased by 12,118 (1.3%) compared
other leisure service providers, including those in the private sector. to 2017.
Recreation Facilities and Programs is also responsible for the design and delivery ADMISSION VOLUMES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous
of a variety of programs, from swimming lessons and fitness classes, to summer
Year
playground and youth programs.
Cosmo Civic Centre 7,124 8,667 8,479 (188) (2.20%)
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 119,867 115,558 102,869 (12,689) (11.00%)
LEISURE CENTRES Lakewood Civic Centre 194,392 197,882 198,404 522 0.30%
The City operates six Leisure Centres: Cosmo Civic Centre, Harry Bailey Aquatic
Centre, Lakewood Civic Centre, Lawson Civic Centre, Saskatoon Field House Lawson Civic Centre 109,281 100,476 104,688 4,212 4.20%
and Shaw Centre. These facilities operate 363 days a year and offer a variety of Saskatoon Field House 190,343 200,391 202,883 2,492 1.20%
programs and rental opportunities. In 2018, approximately 1.58 million people Shaw Centre 294,754 278,439 296,208 17,769 6.40%
visited Leisure Centres. Total Attendance 915,761 901,413 913,531 12,118 1.30%
Leisure Centre Recreation Programs 2018 Admission revenues at Leisure Centres increased by $32,200 (0.70%)
To encourage residents to participate in healthy activities, Leisure Centres offer a compared to 2017.
variety of program opportunities in recreation, aquatics (e.g. swimming lessons,
ADMISSION REVENUES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
public swims), fitness and wellness (e.g. weight training, yoga) and life skills (e.g.
Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous
cooking, photography). The programs and services offered are based on the Year
changing needs and demands of Saskatoon citizens. Participants pay admission
Cosmo Civic Centre $53,200 $70,100 $63,100 ($7,000) (10.00%)
and/or program fees to recover a portion of the costs. Some programs require
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $651,400 $621,800 $577,400 ($44,400) (7.10%)
pre-registration, while others are drop-in programs. The wide variety of activities
offered at Leisure Centres give participants opportunities to learn new skills, meet Lakewood Civic Centre $972,100 $971,900 $976,100 $4,200 0.40%
new friends, be more active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Lawson Civic Centre $562,600 $515,600 $542,000 $26,400 5.10%
Saskatoon Field House $1,070,700 $1,113,300 $1,120,700 $7,400 0.70%
Shaw Centre $1,572,900 $1,502,000 $1,547,600 $45,600 3.00%
In 2018, approximately 1.58 million people Total Admission Revenue $4,882,900 $4,794,700 $4,826,900 $32,200 0.70%
visited Leisure Centres.
Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2018 Year-end Report 11Saskatoon Field House
Shaw Centre
Lakewood Civic Centre
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre Lawson Civic Centre Shaw Centre
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Registered Programs
Registered programs are scheduled, instructor-led classes that lead participants
through a predefined set of activities. Swimming lessons are the primary registered The wide variety of activities offered at Leisure Centres
programs at Leisure Centres and they continue to be well-attended. Other popular
give participants opportunities to learn new skills, meet
registered programs include:
new friends, be more active and enjoy a
• Free Summer Outdoor Fitness Classes: A partnership program with various
fitness providers offering citizens of all ages with free fitness opportunities in healthy lifestyle.
the natural beauty of parks, trails and the river valley. In 2018, the program
was expanded to include fitness opportunities at George Ward Outdoor
The number of participants in registered aquatic and recreation programs at
Swimming Pool.
Leisure Centres in 2018 was generally consistent with 2017. There were 16,800
• Family Swim Lessons: A family of up to four members (Age 6+) receive basic
participants in 2017 and 16,100 in 2018.
swim instruction to become more comfortable in the water. Components of
the program include: learning water safety, front and back float, front and
2018 registration revenue at Leisure Centres decreased by $11,000 (-0.90%)
back glide with kick and working toward a front swim for 10 meters.
compared to 2017.
• Suspension Circuit Training: A self-directed program that offers participants
an opportunity to increase fitness ability and strength using straps hung from REGISTRATION REVENUES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
the wall and an individual’s bodyweight. Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actuals Difference Previous
• Swimming Skills Improvement Lessons: Classes that focus on improving Year
specific swimming skills from Swim Kids Level 5 to 10 in a small group Cosmo Civic Centre $25,400 $24,100 $26,700 $2,600 10.80%
setting without taking the whole lesson over again. Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $232,300 $239,900 $238,700 ($1,200) (0.50%)
• Introduction to Pickleball: Participants learn the basics of the sport in a
Lakewood Civic Centre $391,500 $395,700 $389,600 ($6,100) (1.50%)
friendly environment with equipment provided. Pickleball combines elements
Lawson Civic Centre $329,500 $316,200 $321,500 $5,300 1.70%
of badminton, tennis and table tennis and is great for all ages and skill levels.
Saskatoon Field House $50,600 $53,000 $69,700 $16,700 31.50%
Shaw Centre $231,200 $230,000 $201,700 ($28,300) (12.30%)
Total Admission Revenue $1,260,500 $1,258,900 $1,247,900 ($11,000) (0.90%)
Leisure Centre Rentals
Indoor Leisure Centres provide safe, well-maintained, attractive, accessible
spaces, making them a popular choice for private, school, corporate, community
and sport group rentals. Flexible rental plans allow groups to rent an entire building
or just spaces within the facilities they need. Rental rates recover a portion of
Summer Outdoor Fitness Classes, Kiwanis Park
operating costs and are based on fair market value.
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Rental Revenue
Rental revenue is earned from external community groups and organizations Rental revenue is earned from external community groups and
renting or leasing space for the delivery of various programs and services.
organizations renting or leasing space for the delivery of various
Rental revenue at Leisure Centres increased by $92,600 (6.6%) compared to 2017.
programs and services.
RENTAL REVENUES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
Indoor Leisure Centres Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Shaw Centre Competitive Pool
Year
Cosmo Civic Centre $191,700 $179,300 $189,700 $10,400 5.8%
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre $194,100 $218,100 $217,900 ($200) (0.10%)
Lakewood Civic Centre $80,200 $68,900 $71,500 $2,600 3.8%
Lawson Civic Centre $15,500 $13,900 $12,300 ($1,600) (11.5%)
Saskatoon Field House $489,800 $475,500 $480,000 $4,500 .90% Saskatoon Field House Track and Courts
Shaw Centre $417,100 $444,000 $520,900 $76,900 17.3%
Special Events
Total Rental Revenue $1,388,400 $1,399,700 $1,492,300 $92,600 6.60%
In 2018, Shaw Centre and Saskatoon Field House hosted 64 local, provincial and
The City’s Leisure Centres host thousands of rental bookings every year, including national special events in a variety of sports disciplines, including:
use of the pools, meeting rooms and gymnasiums. In 2018, a combined total • Knights of Columbus Indoor Games: 3-day event at the Saskatoon Field
of 16,481 rental bookings at the six Leisure Centres attracted approximately House attracted 4,000 participants
547,550 individual participants. The number of participants is based on estimated • Manitoba/Saskatchewan swim event: a four day event hosted at the Shaw
number of participants at the time of booking. Centre attracted approximately 400 athletes.
• Saskatoon Field House: local track meets throughout the year with
Rental Bookings Participants approximately 3,600 youth participating
Leisure Centre 2017 2018 2017 2018 • Shaw Centre: local swim meets throughout the year with approximately
Cosmo Civic Centre 1,869 1,769 64,318 60,357 2,000 athletes participating
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre 2,848 1,637 61,931 50,845
Lakewood Civic Centre 870 996 24,861 27,053
Leases
In 2018, 13 non-profit and private organizations leased space in the Leisure
Lawson Civic Centre 158 144 11,675 7,216
Centres. Lease holders included such organizations as Saskatchewan Track
Saskatoon Field House 6,807 7,174 239,926 245,515 and Field Association, Saskatchewan Health Authority and Complete Care and
Shaw Centre 2,611 4,761 102,274 156,564 Wellness. The programs offered by these leaseholders complement the services
Total 15,163 16,481 504,985 547,550 and activities offered by this Division.
14Leisure Centre Volumes and Participation • The City of Saskatoon hosted evacuees from the communities of Waterhen
Through activities delivered by the City of Saskatoon, non-profit groups, health/ and Southend in 2018. In partnership with the Red Cross, the Ministry of
wellness organizations and other leisure services, Leisure Centres encourage Social Services, the City of Saskatoon and other agencies within the city, the
participation in healthy activities. In 2018 the number of visits to Leisure Centres evacuees were welcomed and provided with accommodations, healthcare
totaled 1,582,889. and recreation opportunities for the duration of their stay.
• The Comprehensive Fitness Service Review continued in 2018, with a focus
LEISURE CENTRE VOLUMES & PARTICIPATION 2017 2018 2017-2018 on recruitment and retention strategies for contract fitness instructors,
Difference
fitness trends, population distribution in suburban areas and yoga.
Recreation Registrations (Based on 5 visits per participant) 11,540 11,520 (20) • Customer Service staff provided administrative support for program
Aquatic Registrations (Based on 8 visits per participant) 115,904 110,288 (5,616) registration, facility booking and staff scheduling, including 16,100 total
Admissions Participation 901,413 913,531 12,118 registrations. There was increased uptake of Leisure online registrations,
Rentals (Based on estimated number of participants at time of booking) 504,985 547,550 42,565 particularly on the first day of each registration period.
Total Visits 1,533,842 1,582,889 49,047 • Customer Service staff, in collaboration with Information Technology and
Business Administration Divisions, implemented a new facility booking
Support Services system in September.
A significant amount of work happened behind the scenes at the Leisure Centres • Customer Service staff processed approximately 27,800 LeisureCard sales
in 2018. and renewals in 2018, an increase of 1000 from the 26,800 processed in 2017.
• The Brand Ambassador continued to reach out to the community at various
events and public gathering places to promote programs and services
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Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2018 Year-end Report 15OUTDOOR POOLS Riversdale Pool
The City operates four outdoor pools: George Ward, Lathey, Mayfair and Riversdale.
The pools are scheduled to operate a combined total of 300 days a year.
2018 Operating Days
• George Ward Pool: June 19 – August 24
• Lathey Pool: June 13 – August 30
• Mayfair Pool: June 18 – August 28
• Riversdale Pool: June 10 – August 30
Admissions
Admission volumes at the four outdoor pools was generally consistent with 2017.
ADMISSION VOLUMES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year Registered Programs
4 Outdoor Pools 78,753 92,721 91,526 (1,195) (1.30%) Registration in swimming lessons in 2018 was consistent with 2017 levels.
Revenue from registered programs at outdoor pools increased $6,500 (7.4%)
Participation at outdoor pools is obviously affected by the weather. In 2018, the compared to 2017.
overall average temperature during outdoor pool operation days was 25.8°C. A
REGISTERED PROGRAM 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
total of 91,526 patrons visited the outdoor pools: 91% of visits occurred on days
REVENUES - Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actuals Difference Previous Year
with a temperature above 24°C and 9% on days with a temperature below 24°C.
George Ward Pool $31,500 $29,700 $36,000 $6,300 21.20%
Overall general admission revenues at the four outdoor pools decreased $7,400 Lathey Pool $26,900 $18,400 $26,600 $8,200 44.60%
(-2.10%) compared to 2017. Mayfair Pool $17,300 $17,400 $17,600 $200 1.10%
Riversdale Pool $16,000 $22,500 $14,300 ($8,200) (36.40%)
ADMISSION REVENUES 2016 2017 2018 2017-2018 % Change
Outdoor Pools Actual Actual Actual Difference Previous Year Total Revenue $91,700 $88,000 $94,500 $6,500 7.40%
George Ward Pool $55,100 $70,000 $67,800 ($2,200) (3.10%)
Special Events
Lathey Pool $68,900 $63,500 $70,800 $7,300 11.50% • Approximately 250 dogs and their owners participated in the third annual
Mayfair Pool $64,100 $76,900 $72,900 ($4,000) (5.20%) Dog Day of Summer at Mayfair Pool.
Riversdale Pool $105,900 $137,500 $129,000 ($8,500) (6.20%) • An event partnership with Holliston Community Association to promote George
Total Revenue $294,000 $347,900 $340,500 ($7,400) (2.10%) Ward Outdoor Pool and provide a fun recreational activity to the residents of
Holliston was hosted. The event attracted approximately 350 people.
• Approximately 200 participants took part in the annual Kids of Steel Triathlon,
held on the opening weekend of Riversdale Pool.
16SUMMER PLAY AND TARGETED PROGRAMS Summer Play Program
The City provides outdoor summer recreation programs for children and youth on
a neighbourhood and district level.
Summer Play Program
The Summer Play Program provides low-cost/no-cost programs for children
and youth at the neighbourhood level. In 2018, the City provided programming
to children and youth at 47 weekday playground programs, 16 weekend
paddling pool programs and 12 youth centres. 141,197 visits were recorded at
these programs. The success of the Summer Play Program can be attributed
to approximately 160 staff who plan and implement programs and 12 external
partner agencies that support the program.
Targeted Programs
During non-summer months, low-cost/no cost programs are offered to youth by
the City and community agencies, with funding support provided by the City.
Throughout the fall, winter and spring seasons in 2018, nine targeted programs
reached over 1,900 participants, employed 47 young adults and resulted in 21
• Fast & Female Champ Chat - new program in 2018 for girls 8 to 14 years
different partnerships:
of age which featured Olympian, Paralympian and elite athletes in sports
sharing their personal experiences to inspire girls to be physically active and
• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament - a special event that brings teams together
pursue a variety of sports.
to participate in a friendly competition at Cosmo Civic Centre. Pizza and
• Girls in Motion - an annual one-day event that provided opportunities
prizes were provided to the teams.
for girls ages 10-14 to try a variety of sports and physical activities in an
• Fall Freestyle - a free event for youth and families to take part in skateboarding,
environment that is safe and welcoming of uniqueness and diversity.
riding scooters or BMX bikes. Also includes DJ music, free food, prizes, and
• Taking to the Court - an annual one-day event for boys ages 10-14 which
skateboard demonstrators on site to assist youth that are beginners to the
featured wheelchair basketball, skill improvement and a 3 on 3 tournament.
sport.
• Winter Play Program - winter play program for children 6 to 12 years of
• School Break Camp - 2018 was the first year that the camp was offered
age, scheduled at four different locations in the City of Saskatoon providing
during the April school break and included rugby, basketball, double ball and
outdoor winter activities and a learn to skate program at five different outdoor
floor hockey activities. The camp occurred over 3 days and was for youth
rinks.
ages of 10 to 14.
• Drop & Shop - this was a new free program for 2018 providing children ages
• Family Day Skate - provides an opportunity for families to be active together
6 to 12 with an opportunity to participate in activities/crafts and providing
and includes a DJ playing music, games and other activities.
parents with an opportunity to get their holiday shopping done.
Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2018 Year-end Report 17NUTRIEN PLAYLAND AT KINSMEN PARK Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
Photo credit: 2016 Tourism Saskatoon/Concepts Photography
In 2018, Nutrien Playland completed its third full year of operation, welcoming
thousands of visitors from across the province. The facility is a one-of-a-kind attraction
that offers activities for families and kids of all ages. Popular attractions include the
miniature locomotive train with expanded train loop and train platform, refurbished
animal carousel and new, larger Ferris wheel. The rides are supported by a new
entranceway and plaza as well as water features, sand play and natural elements.
During the 114-day 2018 operating season, approximately 119,550 ride tickets
were used, which is an average of approximately 1,049 ride tickets per day.
Nutrien Playland also had 93 private daytime rentals by schools, daycares and
other groups, which increased attendance by an additional 6,611 people. 2018
saw a decrease in the total ride tickets of 83,711 compared to 2017. This was
mainly due to the train being out of service for several weeks in August for repair.
Both ticket sales and ride tickets used per day were down compared to 2017.
NUTRIEN PLAYLAND 2017 2018 2017-2018
OPERATIONS Difference
# of operational days 114 114 0
Total ride tickets 203,261 119,550 (83,711)
ride tickets per day 1,783 1,049 (734)
# of rentals 90 93 3
Revenues from Nutrien Playland rides and rental admissions recover 100% of
operating expenditures. Expenditures include yearly operating costs as well as
contributions to reserves for future expenditures. These reserves are used to
finance the cost of replacing or performing major overhauls or replacement of
equipment, as well as offsetting any operating deficits. In 2018, there were lower
revenues than budgeted so a transfer from the Nutrien Playland stabilization
reserve was required to offset the overall expenditures.
18Mayfair Pool
Spray Pad Family Day Skate event
RECREATION FACILITIES & PROGRAM SECTION: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2019
• Finalize a Leisure Services Equipment inventory and evaluate existing recreation, aquatic and fitness equipment within indoor Leisure Centres; initiate plans
to ensure sufficient equipment replacement reserve dollars are allocated for future replacement.
• Continue the process of defining program service levels at facilities through the use of the formal Program Planning Cycle.
• Implementation of the new facility booking software system will continue as the customer service staff identify best practices for managing facility bookings.
• Review and identify recruitment and retention strategies for lifeguards and contract instructors. Recruitment of daytime lifeguards will be a key area of focus.
• Update Emergency Social Services (ESS) planning for recreation facilities, including procedures for local emergencies and response protocol for provincial
evacuations. Working with the City’s Emergency Management Organization (EMO) and other agencies in the city to provide Leisure Centre lobbies as cool
down locations for Saskatoon’s homeless population during extreme hot temperatures (30 degrees and up) from May to September.
• Review opportunities for increasing attendance and rentals at Leisure Centres and Nutrien Playland and develop a plan to promote these opportunities.
• Review options to increase Tourism Saskatoon’s role in the administration of the Special Event and Profile Saskatoon Grants.
• Complete a two-phase Service Level Review on the summer playground program. First phase to review current service level of the playground program,
and the staffing support required. Second phase to review current facilities and the future plan for outdoor water play and recreation programs.
Community Services Department, Recreation & Community Development 2018 Year-end Report 19SPECIAL USE FACILITIES & CAPITAL PLANNING SECTION
ANIMAL SERVICES Off-Leash Dog Park Development
The Animal Services Program is responsible for the collection of pet license Since the Animal Services Program began in 2004, 10 off-leash dog parks have
revenue, marketing to encourage the purchase of pet licenses, bylaw enforcement been established in Saskatoon. Off-leash dog parks are open spaces where dogs
through the management of Saskatoon SPCA and Saskatoon Animal Control are legally permitted to be off-leash. These parks allow both owners and dogs to
Agency contracts, program development (including subsidized spay and neuter be physically active, while enjoy exercising together and socializing with other dog
program) and the development and maintenance of off-leash dog parks. owners. Development of future off-leash dog parks is dependent on availability
of suitable City-owned land or park space and subject to public consultation.
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
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Estimated that over 200,000 people visited an off-leash dog park in 2018.
• 199 pet owners used the Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program;
• 249 dogs attended the fifth annual Dog Day of Summer at Mayfair Pool;
• Finalized new five-year agreements with Saskatoon Animal Control Agency
and Saskatoon SPCA; and Estimated that over 200,000 people visited an off-leash
• Completed the Animal Services Customer Satisfaction Market dog park in 2018.
Research Survey.
Saskatoon SPCA
The SPCA has been providing safe shelter and finding homes for companion
animals in Saskatoon since 1968. The City and the Saskatoon SPCA have a long-
standing relationship for the provision of pound services, including lost and found,
adoptions and investigation of animal abuse, neglect or hoarding.
Saskatoon Animal Control Agency
The Saskatoon Animal Control Agency (SACA) is under contract to the City to
provide animal control services, including reports of animals at large, reports of
barking and howling, complaints regarding defecation and reports of dangerous
animals. SACA’s experience is a valuable resource for the City, as consistent
enforcement and bylaw knowledge are important factors in the continued
effectiveness of the Animal Services Program.
Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program
The Subsidized Spay and Neuter Program is an initiative of the City, the Saskatoon
Academy of Veterinary Practitioners and the Western College of Veterinary
Medicine, who joined forces to address the issue of unwanted cats and dogs in
Saskatoon. Significantly discounted veterinary services and financial resources
assist low income pet owners who could not otherwise afford to have their pets
spayed or neutered. In 2018, 199 pet owners used the program. Avalon Off-Leash Dog Park
20Pet Licensing COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
In 2018, an online customer satisfaction market research survey was conducted Ensuring sport and recreation facilities are available to the community is important.
with 606 dog owners in Saskatoon. The purpose of the survey was to better The City accomplishes this through partnership and joint use agreements and
understand Saskatoon dog owner use of and satisfaction with the ten off-leash working with external organizations in the development of outdoor sport and
dog parks currently operated by the City. Objective of the survey was to determine recreation facilities, park programming and special event coordination.
the quality of the existing off-leash dog parks, satisfaction with meeting the needs
of the dog owners, future expectations of the Animal Services Program, and how 2018 HIGHLIGHTS
to accommodate and grow the program. • 469 outdoor special event contracts processed and 1,349 event booking
dates allocated, resulting in approximately 919,500 people attending an
There were 429 (1.8%) more pet licenses sold in 2018 than in 2017. outdoor special event in 2018.
• Construction began at Nutana Kiwanis Park (sports field upgrade) and
PET LICENSING VOLUMES 2016 2017 2018
Diefenbaker Park (Optimist Hill).
Volumes Volumes Volumes
• Developed a new 18 tee-pad, 9 basket disc golf course in W.A. Reid Park.
Not Spayed/Neutered Dog 1,020 1,068 1,051
• Used a lease and license management software program to assist with
Spayed/Neutered Dog 14,863 15,047 15,079 management of 104 agreements within the Division.
Not Spayed/Neutered Cat 74 81 96
Spayed/Neutered Cat 5,954 6,127 6,352 Outdoor Sport and Recreation Facilities/Park Programming
Service Dogs 15 45 36 Creating supportive environments for recreation and parks activity means having
Spay/Neuter Program 137 129 199 appropriate facilities. As the primary provider of public sector recreation and parks
Juvenile Dog 1,291 1,208 1,306 services, the City currently owns and operates a vast array of outdoor sport,
recreation and parks facilities and spaces. The 2018 inventory included:
Juvenile Cat 327 230 245
• 283 sport fields • 213 parks
Total 23,681 23,935 24,364
• 42 tennis courts • 16 pickle ball courts
• 7 skateboard sites • 3 disc golf courses
• 2 lawn bowling rinks • 2 picnic shelters
• 1 equestrian bridle path • 1 bike polo court
These facilities and spaces accommodate a wide variety of park programming,
including baseball, cricket, cross country skiing, football, lacrosse, lawn bowling,
pickleball, rowing, soccer, softball, slo-pitch, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, walking/
jogging/running and water skiing. Some park programming is directly offered
by the City, but the majority is offered by community-based interest groups,
Community Associations, private sector organizations and allied stakeholders.
2018 Pet Licensing promotions
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