UTRCA Library Park Pass Program Grows in Popularity
“Our community loves being able to borrow a free UTRCA Day Pass from their library. Demand for the passes continues to grow, with Londoners eager to explore these natural resources. It’s a great partnership for London Public Library,” shared Sarah Kasprzak, Integrated Library System Solutions Specialist with the London Public Library.
Beginning in 2019, the UTRCA partnered with libraries in the watershed to offer park passes to library patrons. Using their library card, patrons can “check out” a day pass to gain access to Fanshawe, Pittock, and Wildwood Conservation Areas.
Participating libraries include:
- Central London Public Library
- Childreach Lending Library London
- North Perth Public Library
- Oxford County Library
- Perth East Public Library
- St Marys Library
- Stratford Library
- West Perth Public Library
Some branches have a waiting list for the passes, indicating that the desire amongst patrons to get outside and enjoy our natural areas continues to grow.
From a library patron’s perspective, Anita Holden shared, “I have recently borrowed the Upper Thames Park Pass and I have to say I was thrilled with this opportunity! What a great service the OCL has provided for patrons! The pass has given us a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, exploring three beautiful parks and all they have to offer – without cost to us or having to travel far. We have enjoyed this so much and hope the passes will continue to be available to us, and other patrons in the future. Thank you for these great opportunities!”
