Community Centres
 

The Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus)
(formerly the Fergus & District Community Centre)

Location: 550 Belsyde Avenue, Fergus, ON


This facility has undergone a $13 million renovation and now offers an aquatic facility, a twin-pad arena, an expanded weight room, an aerobics room  as well as the spacious community hall and community meeting rooms.  A newly renovated and relocated concession can be found in the streetscape lobby area.
  

Aquatic Centre



T
he new Aquatic Centre design is a multi-pool facility which maximizes the usage, pleasure and efficiency of the facility for a variety of uses including fitness swims, public swims, aquafit and swimming lessons. The pool is also available for private pool parties. The centre is fully accessible.
Key features include:
 

A 25-metre lap pool with 6 competitive swimming lanes. The temperature is regulated at approximately 82 degrees. Total capacity 188.
  • The large stepped tot/leisure area with water jet sprays and water umbrella will provide a safe environment for children's first introduction to the water. Capacity 75.
  • The fully accessible leisure pool doubles for therapy and rehabilitation classes. The temperature is regulated at approximately 90 degrees.
  • The one storey water slide is located in the leisure pool. It is open during public swims. You can add the slide as part of your private rental (cost extra).
  • A whirlpool with seating 12 people has the temperature regulated at 98 degrees. Chairlift available for easy access
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Other features of the pool area will include a viewing lounge adjacent to the leisure pool for family members to sit and watch the activities in the pool. Family change rooms are available.


Twin-pad arena


T
he original pad is a 200' x 85' ice/floor surface with seating for 1,300 people and standing room for 400.  The new pad is a 190’ x 85’ ice/floor surface with seating for 250 people and standing room for 100.  A variety of summer and winter activities are offered for residents. The twin-pads are available for ice rentals from September through April, and from April through September the arena floor is an ideal location for tradeshows, home shows and special events as well as lacrosse and in-line hockey.


Community Hall

Also available for public rental and Special Events is the Community Hall, which is a fully functional, air-conditioned, auditorium with stage.  The hall can also be divided in half to provide for two meeting rooms.  Present is a fully equipped commercial kitchen which includes all required table setting pieces (excluding glassware), as well as two bars.  Rental is available for Full-Hall (500 person capacity) and Half-Hall (220 person capacity).

Meeting Rooms
The Community Centre now offers two Boardrooms that are an ideal location for such events as business meetings or training sessions.  Each room can comfortably accommodate up to 15 people and has access to internet and a telephone if required. 

As well, overlooking the ice surface is a glassed in, heated Mezzanine which can facilitate 78 people and is equipped with a fridge, stove, bar, tables, chairs and washrooms.  This is an ideal location for smaller events and meetings.


Concession

The concession in the spacious streetscape is the perfect place to stop and enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks.


Aerobics Room
 

The Community Centre now offers a new aerobics room with a wood sprung floor and capacity of 20 participants.  New and exciting fitness classes will be offered through a yearly fitness membership or the purchase of fitness tickets.

Weight Room

The Weight Room has expanded and offers self-adjusting hydraulic equipment, treadmills, elliptical machines, bikes and much more to achieve all your fitness goals.   The room is spacious, offers 5 televisions as well as a beautiful view of the Community Centre Grounds, and change rooms with saunas and showers.  

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ll facilities (excluding Mezzanine) are wheelchair accessible.  For information on facility fees and rental rates, please contact  Centre Wellington Parks and Recreation at (519) 843-2800.


Elora Community Centre
Location: 60 David St., Elora, ON

This beautiful Community Centre includes an arena with an 85' x 185' ice/floor surface with seating for 600 people and standing for 300.  The arena is available for rental year round and is an ideal location for skating and Special Events.


Also present at this facility is a Community Hall that may be rented by the public year round.  This Hall, which can accommodate 300 people, is an ideal location for wedding receptions, dances and other Special Events and includes a completely serviceable bar and kitchen.  Also included in the Hall is a stage.
For information on facility fees and rental rates, please contact
Centre Wellington Parks and Recreation at (519) 843-2800.


Belwood Hall

Location:  Corner of Queen and George Streets, Belwood, ON

This Hall, which is located adjacent to beautiful Lake Belwood, is a lovely location for smaller special events, dances and receptions.  Included is a 38.25' x 51' dance floor, a stage and serviceable kitchen.
For information on rental rates, please contact Centre Wellington Parks and Recreation at (519) 843-2800.


Victoria Park Seniors Centre

Location: 150 Albert St. W., Fergus, ON


This facility is a recreation Centre for older adults (55+) and is open Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the exception of statutory holidays.
Please note that this facility is wheelchair accessible and has a non-smoking environment.
Please contact the Victoria Parks Seniors Centre at (519) 787-1814 for information about our programs