Could be a Fantastic Recreational Area

1. Excellent Walking Trails, some maintain by the Guelph Hiking Trail Club. We walk there 3 or 4 times per week, often start at Stone Road and follow the GHTC along the east side of the Eramosa River. This trail passes the historic stone Quarry (very interesting). We then circle the ponds and the east fields and return to Stone Rd
2. Lack of Parking is an issue. We park on York Road, the Legion parking lot on Watson Road or Stone Road at the River
3. The Ponds would be an excellent location for Canoeing, Paddle Boats, small Sail Boats etc. One of my Neighbors says he Swam regularly in the Ponds in the 1950's along with a lot of kids in the area
4. Historical Tours of the grounds, old Quarries and the OR buildings would probably be of significant interest and a potential source of revenue
5. A Coffee House or Tea Shop would be an excellent addition, somewhat like the Boat House on Gordon Street. It could be staffed by volunteers or possibly franchised
6. This Property could be a major Focal Point for the residents of Guelph. It might be an excellent venue for Entertainment and other Events similar to the events at Guelph Lake

During the Covid19 period there was a major renewal of interest in the Outdoors, Walking and Hiking and it appears to be continuing. The OR would have been a major destination if adequate safe Parking had been available.

Please Preserve this Beautiful Land for the enjoyment of the People of Guelph and Area!