River District Public Washrooms

The City of Owen Sound is exploring the potential installation of a standalone public washroom in the River District, and we want to hear from you. At the request of City Council, a report will be prepared on this possibility. Community engagement, including your input through this short survey, will play a key role in informing the report.

Your input is essential in helping us understand:
- Whether there is a need or desire for a standalone public washroom
- What type of facility would be most appropriate, and design/location considerations
- What hours of operation would best serve the community
- What benefits or concerns do you foresee
- Whether existing businesses already provide washroom access

This engagement is around the potential of adding a standalone public washroom(s) in the River District. To view existing public washrooms in the River District, click here (scroll to bottom of Warming Centres page).

👉 A standalone public washroom in the River District means a washroom building that isn’t inside another facility (like a restaurant, store, or library). It’s a dedicated, city-provided washroom space that anyone can access when visiting the River District.

At the end of the survey, if you support a standalone washroom concept, there is the opportunity to click through to select an ideal location on a map. The map will open in a new tab, so don't forget to hit 'Submit' to complete your survey in the first open window.