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Tyandaga Golf Course is Evolving – Public Input Needed on Greenspace Use

Tyandaga Golf Course Greenspace Engagement

MY TAKE:

I can say with absolute certainty this Council and City staff will never sell Tyandaga Golf Course. We will never give up an inch of that greenspace. We have heard concerns from the community that this course is at-risk to development. Rest assured, we will never surrender this greenspace. We want to hear from our community about what you would want to see if there is any potential increase in the greenspace there and the overall future use of the golf course.

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*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.

Burlington, Ont. — Sept. 15, 2023 — Burlington’s Tyandaga Golf Course is evolving. The City of Burlington is looking to engage with current and future golfers, residents and neighbours on Tyandaga as a possible 9-hole golf course plus other outdoor recreation opportunities. The City is looking for public input about potential outdoor recreational options for the remaining greenspace. It is important to note the overall size of the existing greenspace would not be reduced, it would not be developed and it will remain as a highly valued, public recreational greenspace for all to enjoy.

Everyone is invited to provide ideas and feedback on what the space could be used for. Options include a driving range, practice greens or other outdoor recreation or cultural space.

The course will stay as an 18-hole course for 2024. Any changes to the golf course will not happen until 2025 and will require Council approval.

“The information collected from the online survey, engagement sessions, along with past surveys and engagements, will form the basis for our recommendation to Council on the future model of the golf course. Recreational greenspace is an important feature for both the Tyandaga community and the city as a whole. Please share your thoughts on how this space could be best used.” — Emilie Cote, Director of Recreation, Community & Culture, City of Burlington

Engagement Opportunities

Dates and information for all engagement opportunities are posted at getinvolvedburlington.ca/tyandagagolf

Session 1
Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Food for Feedback event, Central Park, 2299 New St.

Session 2
Date: Sept. 24
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Appleby Street Festival, between Fairview Street and New Street

Session 3
Date: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Registration required.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Tyandaga Golf Course, 1265 Tyandaga Park Dr.

Session 4
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Registration required
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Online. Link to join is posted at getinvolvedburlington.ca/tyandagagolf

Session 5
Date: Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Registration required.
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Mountainside Community Centre, Community Room #1. 2205 Mount Forest Dr.

To register, visit getinvolvedburlington.ca/tyandagagolf or call 905-335-7777, ext. 7965.

Residents can also go to the website to submit ideas online.

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