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Part-time Wage Survey Results
If you are responsible for hiring part time staff, then the PRO 2005/2006 Part-time Wage Survey will be a great resource for you. Information was collected from municipalities and agencies for various positions including aquatics, parks, arenas, community centres and day camps. View a sample  of the survey results or download the survey order form.

Preparing for MPMP Manual 2005
A manual to assist municipal provider of parks and recreation with the task of participating in the first year or implementation of the Municipal Performance Measures Program (MPMP) for parks and recreation. Click here to download the order form.


Active2010 Toolkits now available!
Click here for an Active2010 toolkit, which provide useful information, resources and tools for Community Sport, Fitness or Recreation Settings.

Q's and A's - Municipal Performance Measures for Parks and Recreation Services 2005
A series of questions and answers have been prepared to assist personnel in the municipal parks and recreation service sector. This information was based on questions and discussions during a recent Ontario-wide workshop series and are designed to supplement the instructions provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Please click here.

Play Works Partnership
Parks and Recreation Ontario is pleased to be involved with a number of other associations to promote the concept of youth play and the need for investment in youth recreation and arts programs. The Play Works Partnership was established to work to see youth play on the public and political agenda. The Partnership has created a platform that outlines the need for and benefits of you play. Feel free to download, print or circulate this brochure that can be found at http://www.playworkspartnership.ca/pdf/playworks.pdf

Youth as Decision Makers
Here is a great resource outlining different ways in which youth are effectively involved in decision making on recreation programs in which they are the participants. It gives solid examples and suggestions on how to get youth in your community involved in program governance. Both the summary and full documents are available to order on-line or to download.