I have been rock climbing…

I have been rock climbing outdoors for a number of years, and I fully support the proposed change to the Park Management Plan for Devil's Glen which legitimizes climbing.

Access to outdoor climbing is important to me, my family and friends and climbing in Ontario Parks provides me with valued recreational opportunities in nature.

Rock climbing is a low-impact recreational activity becoming increasingly popular in Ontario and around the world, and climbers are excellent stewards of the environment.

Other jurisdictions, notably in Western Canada, as well as Conservation Halton here in Ontario, productively work together with local climbing communities to facilitate safe access to rock and ice climbing while also considering the environmental impacts.

I particularly support the proposal in the management plan for a new parking lot at Devil's Glen, which will improve the current temporary parking situation across the road which will also foster safety and accessibility to this beautiful natural environment.

Please approve this proposal.

Sincerely,
An avid lover of nature and climber.