Parks - The main parks are the gems in the city. At issue are the community parks and community centres. Too many parks and community centres are being underutilized by area residents. Ryback wants to partner with the community centres to enhance their programming and facilities.
The community centres need to be the hub of the community. The centres and parks require additional features and improvements for more opportunities for activities and greater use.
Ryback served on the Board for Grant's Old Mill. The Mill is closed pending restoration. He worked to secure $620,000 in Funding. Which is in place but it's still not enough!
He accomplished his vision of enhancing Cuthbert Grant Day through newly focused advertising and promotion and bringing in the Mainstage entertainment on the Old Mill site.
Kelly first recommended a Spray Pad for Bord-Aire Community Centre in 2024 and is slated for completion in 2027-28!
Ryback was a strong voice and active in saving John Blumberg Golf Course from being sold to a developer but there's more work to be done at John Blumberg and the other city-owned courses.
Ryback will advocate for and support more tree-planting in the parks, golf courses, and open spaces to help combat climate change. There is an opportunity to plant trees to act as shelter belts to reduce drifting snow on roads and sidewalks.
