Move More, Milton – Celebrate JUNE
Milton is launching the ‘Move More, Milton’ program tomorrow (June 1st) with a “Take it to the Trails” promotion. You may find more details on http://www.movemoremilton.ca. You may also want to print out the June activities calendar for a schedule of activities for the entire month. Unfortunately there’s no trail walks in Harrison or Scott neighbourhoods, so I will join people at one of the other Hawthorne village neighbourhoods. ...
Read MoreMy comment to community services
Hello, I am wondering what the rationale is for the Town having a "Tennis Strategy"? Why not have a have a generic strategy that can be applied to a host of activities? Overall, I am disappointed to see millions spent on outdoor tennis courts instead of indoor facilities that can be used year-round. As far as I can tell, there is no indoor soccer turf planned or a tennis bubble or squash courts. Finally, Milton Sports Club’s expansion document has this text: "Squash courts are not recommended, as established through Community Services...
Read MoreNo squash court in milton yet, sob!
The town finally updated actions it took on feedback received on the Milton Sports Club expansion plan. Here is a quote from it :- Squash courts are not recommended, as established through Community Services Master Plan.I would have thought in the Canadian climate indoor squash courts (can be used year-round) would be better than outdoor tennis courts. I would be wrong since the town disagrees by spending millions on outdoor tennis courts as part of its Community Services Master plan and tennis strategy (yes, the town has a tennis strategy). I suppose I should mention that 2/3rd of...
Read MoreMilton Sports Centre Expansion
Miltonions have access to a lot of indoor skating rinks, which is truly great. Milton Sports Centre itself has two rinks. My children use them and I am glad we have such a great facility so close to us. Milton Sports Centre is planning a future phase which will add two more ice rinks and an indoor swimming pool, among other amenities. Here’s the thing: Milton already has a lot of ice rinks. Growing population will need more, but what about other sports? Indoor basketball or volleyball courts? Squash Courts? Racquet ball? Public tennis courts? ...
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