Brockton is participating in several projects to better our community, and our services. View more information about these projects below:
Cross Country Ski Trail - New 2022
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| A new collaboration is taking place in 2022! The Rotary Club of Walkerton, Brockton Parks and Recreation and the Walkerton Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Department will be working together to provide Walkerton with groomed cross-country ski trails. The trails will be groomed with the new Trail groomer donated by the Rotary Club of Walkerton and pulled by Volunteer Firefighters using the Department’s side by side track driven utility vehicle. |
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Map of Saugeen River Trail coming soon! |
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| If you encounter an issue (tree limb down on the trail, vandalism, etc.), Please call Brockton Parks and Recreation at (519) 881-0625 or e-mail. |
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The Market Garden Fundraising Project
The Municipality of Brockton and Durham Street Park Development Committee are fundraising for the development of The Market Garden park on Durham Street in Walkerton.
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The Municipality of Brockton acquired the property located at 312 Durham Street East, Walkerton, and known as the “Durham Street Park” in early 2020. The Municipality began planning to develop the park into a downtown greenspace and gathering area. In late 2020, the Durham Street Park was opened to the public providing an opportunity for patrons to use the Park as a public dining venue, and was further used for the Walkerton BIA’s Hometown Christmas Market. The Durham Street Park Development CommitteeIn February 2021, the Durham Street Park Development Committee was established to provide support and input into all aspects of the planning, design, layout and use of The Market Garden. The Committee holds regular meetings, minutes of which can be viewed by searching our Council and Committee Calendar. Development of The Market GardenThe Municipality is currently undergoing development of The Market Garden (Durham Street Park) in the community of Walkerton, located between Remax Land Exchange and Walker's Landing. On July 13, 2021 Council passed a resolution approving Report Number REC2021-17 – Durham Street Parkland – The Market Garden and further approving to proceed with tendering for the concept plan for the park, as well as launching a fundraising campaign. |
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The Market Garden will be a community gathering space that all members of the community can enjoy and support the area businesses with event space. The current Concept Plan showcases luscious green space, sitting areas, stage and the opportunity for events year round!
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The Municipality of Brockton will be fundraising for an additional $100,000 of the cost for 'The Market Garden'.
Current donors include:
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Please consider donating to help us fundraise for this community project! The types of accepted donations will be listed soon, as well as information and a form about how to have your company of family name included on the donation wall in The Market Garden. Tax receipts can be issued for the donations. Cheques are to be payable to The Municipality of Brockton. View the Fundraising Package for more information about this project and how you can help our fundraising efforts. |
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View The Market Garden Fundraising Package. For more information about the types of donations view our The Market Garden Donation Form. If you would like your company or family name displayed on the donor wall at the Market Garden, please view our The Market Garden Sign Form. (Coming soon) |
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Lobies Park Skating Oval - Outdoor Ice Project
With the help of Bruce Power and Mother Nature, Brockton Parks and Recreation built Brockton's first outdoor skating oval in 2020. The oval is seasonally located at Lobies campground (20 Hannah St, Walkerton) and is approximately 280m in length.
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With the help of Bruce Power and Mother Nature, Brockton Parks and Recreation built Brockton's first outdoor skating oval in 2020. The oval is seasonally located at Lobies campground (20 Hannah St, Walkerton) and is approximately 280m in length. The Municipality received funding from Bruce Power for the ice skating oval. The funding assisted with the lighting, equipment and guard shack upgrades for staff to monitor and register guests in order to maintain COVID-19 protocols. The outdoor skating facility will be open as the weather allows. For more information on the opening plan, visit the Plan to Open and Operate Lobies Park Skating Trail. The Grand Opening of the Lobies Park Skating Oval was held on Friday, January 29, 2021. Read our Press Release for further details. |
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Due to deteriorating ice conditions and safety concerns, the Lobies Skating Oval is closing for the season effective immediately.
Hours of Operation: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily starting Saturday January 15, 2022.
The Municipality of #Brockton is pleased to welcome skaters back to the Lobies Park Skating Oval starting Saturday January 15, 2022. The skating oval is permitted in accordance with Provincial Guidelines to support physical activity and exercise as a key component to mental health and wellbeing.
The skating oval will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. No registration is required (first come, First serve). There is a maximum was 25 people allowed at one time and you are asked to please follow all current Covid – 19 recommendations. Watch for more information on the Municipality of Brockton's Facebook page. |
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The Maximum Occupancy for the Skating oval will currently be capped at 25 skaters (subject to change).
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The Ice skating Oval was made possible thanks to a very generous donation by Bruce Power. For more information, visit Bruce Powers media release.
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Friday, January 29, 2021 - Grand Opening The Grand Opening of the Lobies Park Skating Oval was held on Friday, January 29, 2021. Read our Press Release for further details.
Tuesday January 19, 2021 - Staff working hard to build ice
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For more information on this project, please contact the Brockton Parks and Recreation Department at 519-881-0625.
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