City Council Discusses Cowan Recreation Center at RBJ Schlegel Park

Council discussed the Cowan Recreation Center at RBJ Schlegel Park as a community facility in Kitchener, with Dave Schnider describing recreation spaces as an integral part of community life. He said investment in recreation supports residents of all ages and helps the city work with community sport organizations.

Topics Discussed

• COWAN RECREATION CENTER: Council discussed the Cowan Recreation Center at RBJ Schlegel Park and its role as a community recreation facility.

• QUALITY OF LIFE: Dave Schnider said facilities like the Cowan Recreation Center "are really an integral part of the quality of life for residents in the city of Kitchener."

• INVESTMENT IN RESIDENTS: Schnider said, "when you invest in young people and in fact people of all ages, you ultimately lead to a higher quality of life for them."

• COMMUNITY SPORT ORGANIZATIONS: Schnider said the facility "allows us to work with community sport organizations."

• SKILL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SPORT: Schnider said sport affects people's lives by "building leadership skills, coordination skills, ability to work with other people."

Motions

• No motions were identified in the provided discussion notes.

Attendees

• Dave Schnider
• Stephanie Stretch
• Jason Deneault
• Bil Ioannidis
• Berry Vrbanovic
• Debbie Chapman
• Ayo Owodunni
• Margaret Johnston
• Paul Singh
• Christine Michaud
• Scott Davey