Hague Point and the Lakefield Campground have provided residents and visitors of Selwyn with an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors for generations. The Township owns the lands and has contracted a private operator to manage the campground over the past 25 years. In 2020, a Service Delivery Review examined ways for the Parks & Recreation Department to modernize and operate more efficiently; the Review recommended that the Township re-evaluate its role in the campground business and the operating agreement since a considerable financial investment will be needed to replace aging campground infrastructure.
As a result, the Lakefield Campground Utilization Study is being carried out. The Study will look at best practices and trends in the camping industry, seek input from the public, and investigate the following options for the Township to consider for the Lakefield Campground:
- Continuing to outsource day-to-day management of the campground to a private sector operator;
- Investigating the interest of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority to manage the campground on behalf of the Township (ORCA has an agreement with the City of Peterborough to manage the municipal campground there);
- Having the Township’s Parks & Recreation Department manage the day-to-day operation of the campground; and
- Getting out of the campground business and converting the land to public open space.
Lakefield Campground Utilization Study
General Timeline |
Background (February 1 to March 31, 2021)
Public Engagement (mid-April to mid-May 2021)
Preparation of Draft Report (June to mid-July 2021)
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Provide Your Input! |
Your input can help us understand the priorities that the public places on services such as municipal campgrounds, parkland and natural areas. Here is how you can have your say:
The Lakefield Campground Utilization Study is scheduled to be completed by Summer 2021. If you have any questions or would like more information about the Study, please contact: Tiffany Jacobs, Administrative Assistant - Parks & Recreation |
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