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Trails Master Plan

The Township of Springwater is updating the existing Trails Master Plan (2009) to guide the future planning of trails, trail development and long-term maintenance over the next 10 years.  As the municipality continues to grow, the Plan will assist the Township in guiding and managing existing and future goals for trails in a cost effective and sustainable manner.

Springwater has awarded Thinc Designs the contract to update Springwater's Trails Master Plan. 

Trails Master Plan

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Township of Springwater is updating the existing Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2016) to guide the future planning of recreational facilities and services.  As the municipality continues to grow, the Plan will assist the Township in guiding and managing the direction of parks, open spaces, programs, events, facilities, and amenities in a cost effective and sustainable manner.

Springwater has awarded Sierra Planning and Management the contract to update Springwater's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 

Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Sunday Gun Hunting

The Township is seeking feedback from residents regarding Sunday gun hunting in the municipality. The Sunday gun hunting ban in southern Ontario originated many years ago when little was allowed to occur on Sundays, and it was not banned in northern Ontario. The ban applies only to gun hunting, as bow hunting on Sundays is permitted across the province. 

All applicable rules and regulations that gun hunters are required to follow Monday to Saturday would apply to gun hunting on Sunday and can be viewed online at Ontario Hunting Regulations.

The County of Simcoe has identified various Simcoe County Forest tracts where hunting is not permitted. The Midhurst Tract, the Museum Tract and the Hickling Tract, all located in the Township of Springwater are hunting-prohibited tracts. There are several Crown land properties located in the Township that do permit hunting and is regulated and monitored by the MNRF. Currently, hunters must follow no gun hunting on Sundays in the Township on Crown land and private property. If Council supports the regulatory change, Sunday gun hunting on Crown land and private property within the Township would be permitted.

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2024/25 Budget & Business Plan

The Township of Springwater wants to learn more about the priorities and preferences of Springwater residents, and this survey is your opportunity to help us spring forward in Springwater! Complete the short survey below to tell us what you think about the Township’s areas of services, whether they are meeting expectations, and how they may be improved. The survey will be open until Monday, October 16, 2023.

Complete the Survey