Community Projects

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 Committee

In 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 Garden

The 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.

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! 

The Municipality of Brockton will be fundraising for an additional $100,000 of the cost for 'The Market Garden'. 

Current donors include:

• Champion
  • Bruce Power  $50,000

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.

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)

Coming soon

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.

1. Obey All Posted Signs
2. No Horseplay
3. CSA Approved Helmets Recommended
4. No Hockey, Sticks or Sporting Equipment
5. No Toe Picking
6. Use Permitted Only During Posted Hours
7. Trail is Slippery, Only People with Skates Permitted
8. No Dogs
9. Person registering must be at least 19 years of age and will be responsible for individuals in their group. This person must be on site during the booked skating time.

To eliminate the potential for overcrowding and exceeding gathering limits, the Skating oval will be booked in 40 minute time slots for a maximum of 15 patrons. Skating times will begin on the hour and end after 40 minutes.  The next group will enter on the hour or when directed by Staff.

Booking will be completed by the Parks and Recreation Department through a new direct number for Lobies Park. Please call 519-881-3435 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You can also email Brockton Parks and Recreation.

Staff will respond to all inquiries in order as soon as possible based on the volume of calls.

Bookings times will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis and second group bookings will only be awarded once all other requests have been filled.

To cancel your reserved time, please call 519-881-3435 or email Brockton Parks and Recreation.

Bookings may be cancelled or pushed back due to unsafe conditions or inclement weather. 

The Ice skating Oval was made possible thanks to a very generous donation by Bruce Power. 

For more information, visit Bruce Powers media release.  

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