Brockton is participating in several projects to better our community, and our services. View more information about these projects below.
Lobies Park Skating Oval - Outdoor Ice Project
With the help of Bruce Power and Mother Nature, Brockton Parks and Recreation has been working hard to build Brockton's first outdoor skating oval. The oval is located at Lobies campground (20 Hannah St, Walkerton) and is approximately 280m in length.
The municipality has received funding from Bruce Power for the ice skating oval. The funding will assist 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.
The Grand Opening of the Lobies Park Skating Oval was held on Friday, January 29, 2021. Read our Press Release for further details.
For more information on the opening plan, visit the Plan to Open and Operate Lobies Park Skating Trail.
For up to date information, visit our Facebook page
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Lobies Ice Oval is closed for the season.
Due to deteriorating ice conditions and safety concerns, the Lobies Skating Oval is closing for the season effective immediately.
The Municipality of Brockton would like to thank Bruce Power for their very generous donation in supporting the first year of the Ice Oval.
Also, thank you to the public who supported the ice oval. It was a huge success and couldn’t have been done without everyone’s support.
With the ice oval closing, Brockton Parks and Recreation will be offering public skating at the Walkerton Community Centre weekdays from Noon till 1:00pm and Wednesday’s from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Reservations for these times, must be made in advance by calling (519) 881-0625.
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The Maximum Occupancy for the Skating oval will currently be capped at 15 skaters (subject to change).
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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. |
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The Ice skating Oval has been 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 is 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.
Walkerton and District Optimist Club Park Fundraising Project
The Walkerton and District Optimist Club, in collaboration with the Municipality of Brockton, are working to develop an accessible park and playground equipment adjacent to the Walkerton Arena.
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The project was initiated in February 2017 between the Walkerton and District Optimist Club and Community Improvement Committee. Discussions took place, and an application was submitted to the Spruce the Bruce Grant in February 2018 for the playground by the Community Improvement Committee. In August 2018, Council approved a 10 year interest free loan to Optimist Club for $76,800.00 to bridge finance the purchase of accessible playground equipment and other park upgrades as required. The accessible playground set was ordered in October 2018, and delivery and installation is projected for fall 2019. In March 2019, Road realignment and site work were approved in principle through the 2019 Municipal Budget. Grants were received, and a tender process has commenced for these components, which will require final Council approval. |
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Accessible rubberized surfaces will be used at the playground. The Optimist Park will be an accessible playground with elevated surfaces. The surfaces to be installed will focus on safety, compliance, economy/versatility, performance/guarantee, environmental concerns, and maintaining industry standards. |
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To date, the Optimist Park has received financial commitments from the Municipality of Brockton, Community Improvement Committee, Spruce the Bruce, and Optimist Club totaling $246,420.90. |
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Please consider donating to help us fundraise for this community project! The types of accepted donations are listed on the attached form, as well as information and a form about applying to have a stone or sign erected in name of your company or family member. Tax receipts can be issued for the donations. Cheques are to be payable to The Municipality of Brockton. View the Optimist Park Fundraising Package for more information about this project and how you can help fundraise. |
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View the Optimist Park Fundraising Package for more information about this project and how you can help fundraise. For more information about the types of donations view our Optimist Park Donation Form. If you would like your company or family name displayed on a sign or stone at the Optimist Park, please view our Optimist Park Sign/Stone Form. |
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The accessible rubberized surface, and playground equipment has been installed for the Walkerton and District Optimist Club Park behind the Walkerton Community Centre.
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