About

The DPPCA is a Community Association recognized by the City of Kitchener.  Our mandate is to provide recreation programming and to encourage residents of all ages to be engaged in our community.

All residents of the Doon Pioneer Park Community (see boundary map) are members of the DPPCA.  Every year at our Annual General Meeting, we elect a volunteer Board of Directors to run the association and to oversee its programs and events.  Anyone who lives within the boundaries of the DPPCA and who is 18 years or older can be nominated for a position on the Board of Directors and can vote at the AGM.

DPPCA Vision Statement

It is the goal of the DPPCA to provide members of the Doon Pioneer Park Community with opportunities to participate in and or direct community centered events and activities.  Our purpose is to assist in the development of a stronger community by providing access to affordable activities, programs and events that encourage a sense of community.

DPPCA Mission Statement

Our mission is to assist in building a stronger sense of community by developing, organizing, planning, implementing, and promoting community based programs, activities and events which meet the leisure and recreational needs of the Doon Pioneer Park Community.  To achieve this goal, the DPPCA will on an annual basis and with input from the community, review the activities and events undertaken by the Association.

Aim and Objective of the DPPCA

  • To represent the residents within the boundaries of the DPPCA in areas concerning proposed changes, or planned changes, which affect the community.

  • To promote friendly community spirit within the geographic area of the DPPCA to encourage participation of all residents of the area in the workings and offerings of the DPPCA.

  • To cooperate with existing groups in the Doon Pioneer Park area, so that a well coordinated program of activities will result.

DPPCA Boundary Map

Some great accomplishments from the DPPCA

The Spray-ground

The spray pad was redesigned at the same time as  the renovations of the Doon Pioneer Park Community Center. There are brightly coloured tables and chairs for those who wish to use them. The spray pad is open from June until September and can be activated by pushing the buttons on the posts. There is no cost to use this spray pad. 

 Plans for some shade structure are being discussed with the City. 

Doon Pioneer Park Community Garden

The DPPCG is a 16 plot vegetable garden located on city property beside the Community Centre. It was started in 1999. Gardeners have access to tools, water and compost to maintain their individual plot, in return, for helping to maintain the pathways and fence rows around the pesticide free garden. Garden plots are available every Spring.

DPPCA Volleyball Classic

The DPPCA Volleyball Classic is the largest indoor hard court tournament in Ontario. Attracting teams from all over the province, this tournament brings together players of all ages and abilities for a 2 day extravaganza. The tournament offers 4 levels of play, prizes, friendly competitions and the Volleyball Classic dance. The main event is held in April and a 1 day event is held in November. Check out our newsletter for details.

DPPCA Christmas Miracle

This annual program was started in 1982 by residents who wanted to share the meaning and spirit of Christmas with their less fortunate neighbours. Each year, the Christmas Miracle provides hampers to more than 50 families in need. In early December, local schools, businesses and individuals collect and donate gifts of non-perishable food items, cash, toys and yarn. The yarn is distributed to local knitters who create warm hats and mitts for our community’s children. Later in December, the gift hampers are packed and distributed, neighbour to neighbour. If you would like to help out, contact the Community Centre at 519-741-2641 in early November. If you need a Christmas hamper, contact a local community service or the Outreach worker at the Centre.

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