From the beginning, there was an understanding that Heritage Park Centre was a collaborative effort with a common goal of enriching the lives of people in our community by expanding cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

It was understood that by pooling and sharing resources, not only for capital construction, but also for the ongoing operations, programming, and service delivery, much more was possible than any one organization might accomplish on its own. 

Community schools are multi-service centres working in partnership with other community agencies, organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in the community. Community schools use a process, which facilitates citizen involvement in local need identification, decision-making, problem solving and program implementation.

A community school is a designated school/facility open beyond the traditional school schedule to offer prevention and early intervention, community learning and participation opportunities to people of all ages.
 

Heritage Park Centre - GOALS & OBJECTIVES

To operate the facility as a community school to achieve the following desired outcomes:

• Increased cultural, recreational and educational opportunities for individuals who live, work or attend school in the Mission community;

• To use existing community facilities to benefit local children, youth, adults (including seniors) and families;

• Increased sense of community ownership and pride,

• Increased knowledge and understanding of the community by participants, students and Heritage Park Centre staff;

• Improved use, and decision-making about the use, of Heritage Park Centre by the local community.

• Positive relationships between all participants involved in managing and using Heritage Park Centre.