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A photo of a garden with a large raised sign behind it that identifies the area as Rotary Park.

$200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund supporting economic growth and building healthier communities

September 19, 2025
Ministry of Sport

ORANGEVILLE — The Ontario government is investing over $1.2 million to protect jobs and support the redevelopment of Rotary Park in Orangeville, expanding access to modernized community sport and recreation facilities. This project is part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.

“Our government is proud to support municipalities like Orangeville by delivering better services and creating more opportunities for people to stay active,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “The revitalization of Rotary Park will provide safe, accessible and modern recreational spaces that will serve residents for years to come. With investments in local infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario’s future, strengthening our communities, and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.”

The government’s investment in the Rotary Park Redevelopment project will help transform the park into a vibrant, year-round hub for sport, leisure and community life. Upgrades will include new tennis and pickleball courts, regraded and paved parking, accessible pathways, self-cleaning washrooms, LED lighting and large shade structures. These improvements will extend the park’s lifespan, support local programs and events and create a more accessible space for residents.

“The Town of Orangeville is grateful for the provincial government’s support in the redevelopment of Rotary Park,” said Lisa Post, Mayor of Orangeville. “This investment will allow us to make a host of upgrades, creating more opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active and connected. Parks and recreation spaces are at the heart of strong communities, and this funding helps us continue building a healthy, accessible and vibrant Orangeville.”

CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.

Quick Facts

  • The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is an application-based program. It supports municipalities, Indigenous communities and non-profit organizations through two streams: one for repairing and rehabilitating existing sport and recreation facilities and spaces and another for building new or transformative sport and recreation infrastructure.
  • Each year, Ontario invests $32 million in community recreation programs to help achieve active, healthy communities across the province, including Ontario’s After School Program, the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program and the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
  • Sport contributes more than $7.5 billion to Ontario’s economy every year, creating tens of thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs in every corner of the province.

Quotes

"Our government is taking action to ensure Orangeville remains one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family. By investing in the redevelopment of Rotary Park, we are strengthening our community for years to come through additional recreation opportunities for children, families and seniors." - Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon

"The Rotary Club of Orangeville is thrilled that the Ontario government will be supporting the Orangeville Rotary Park redevelopment project, a major step forward in creating a vibrant, inclusive community space where families, friends and neighbours come together to enjoy nature, play and connect, a space that truly reflects the spirit of community that defines Orangeville. As proud supporters of this initiative, the Rotary Club of Orangeville is contributing $250,000 towards the Park’s playground reconstruction." - The Rotary Club of Orangeville

"The Orangeville Tennis Club has been alive and well in Rotary Park since 1969. We are so proud to be a part of the Rotary Park Redevelopment Project. Our active local membership base grows each year and we are so thankful for the continued investments in sport in our community." - Rosanne Brett, president, Orangeville Tennis Club

Additional Resources

Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund

2025 Ontario Budget - A Plan to Protect Ontario

Media Contacts

Wesley Austin
Minister’s Office
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Media Relations
Communications Branch
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*Photo Credit: Aaron Prance/Ontario Ministry of Sport