The Town of Bracebridge’s Planning and Development Committee will consider a request next week from the Muskoka Shrine Club to create a memorial seating patio in Memorial Park to mark the club’s 50th anniversary.
Correspondence submitted by club representatives Tony Armstrong and David Finch outlines the proposal, which would see the restoration and enhancement of the garden space at the northeast end of the park — originally established by the Cox and Finch families.
The Shriners say the upgraded space would provide a quiet place for community reflection, featuring a checkerboard-style patio, a traditional green bench symbolizing intergenerational connection, engraved Shriner emblems, and a tartan plaque honouring the club’s half‐century of service.
“We have been active in Muskoka since 1975,” the letter states. “To commemorate this, we would like to create a place to reflect in Memorial Park… We believe that this memorial will be of great interest to visitors and residents of our town. It will be a nice spot to sit and take in the surroundings.”
The club says it has consulted with the Cox and Finch families, who support refreshing the garden space. The full project cost would be covered by the Muskoka Shrine Club, with no financial impact to the municipality.
The request comes as the town moves ahead with improvements in Memorial Park, including plans to rebuild the bandshell as part of Bracebridge’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Committee members will consider referring the proposal to Public Works staff for review. If approved, staff would work with the Shriners to identify the most appropriate location in the downtown core — including the preferred Memorial Park site — and ensure the design aligns with future park plans.
The committee will discuss the request at its meeting on Wednesday, November 5.
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