A vision for the future of Windsor's parks system has been set in motion.

The parks master plan was discussed and passed unanimously by Windsor city council Monday night.

Parks Executive Director Phil Roberts says the report, titled, “Rediscovering our Parks” charts a course that will help shape the look and feel of Windsor's 2400 acres of parkland over the next two decades.

As part of the plan, the parks department wants to create community hubs -- while consolidating sports fields into larger regional complexes. The city is also hoping to establish a biodiversity gateway to connect parks.

Roberts says the department will appeal to the United Nations to have the Ojibway Prairie Complex branded a UNESCO World Heritage Natural Site.

“From the tiniest to the macro species, we have a great diversity of species here,” said Roberts after the meeting. “So wouldn't it be great to say we're the biodiversity capital of Canada? Give us some time, and we'll prove it."

Roberts also noted Windsor’s dog parks need a lot of work – as more pet owners demand the type of facility.

The parks department will now prioritize 115 different recommendations and 41 action items.

Roberts says the department has an annual budget of roughly $18-million, and will require more funding to increase service levels to residents.