Parks, Sportsfields and Splashpads

There are many multi-use parks and sports fields in Centre Wellington where a variety of games and tournaments are held, including baseball, soccer, rugby, football and lacrosse. 

Our outdoor rinks are now closed for the season. We would like to thank the community volunteers who maintained our outdoor rinks this past winter at Bissel park, Beatty park, and at the Belwood ball diamonds. 

If you are interested in volunteering to help build or maintain rinks next winter in our parks please contact Matt Tucker at mtucker@centrewellington.ca or 519 846-9691 ext. 337

Our splash pads are located at Millburn Park in Fergus and O'Brien Park in Elora.  They both operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.  The splash pads are currelty closed and scheduled to open on May 17 2019, just in time for the long weekend! 

There are a variety of special events throughout the year that utilize our parks and sports fields.

To inquire about booking one of our sports fields, please contact Centre Wellington Parks and Recreation.  

View our Parks and Recreation calendar 

 Belwood Parks
The community of Belwood is located adjacent to Lake Belwood and the Grand River. The following parks are ideal for sports or leisure activities. 
Douglas Park

Located just off Amalia Cres., this park features:

  • Basketball hoops
  • Swing set
  • Benches and picnic tables
Maple Park

Located just off Queen Street, this park features:

  • Pavilion
  • Accessible playground equipment
  • Picnic tables and benches
Sports Field
  • Lit ball diamond
  • Gravel parking lot

 Elora and Salem Parks
The community of Elora is host to many seasonal outdoor sports and community activities at the following park locations:
Bissell Park

Located at Mill and Princess Streets in Elora, and along the Grand River, this park features a mix of passive amenities. The space overlooks a pedestrian bridge and a waterfall and hosts a variety of community activities including Canada Day celebrations and a weekly seasonal farmers market.

  • Accessible washrooms
  • Multi-use pad and outdoor ice rink 
  • Pavilion
  • River boardwalk
Elora Community Centre Irvine Park and Lions Park

Located at 29 David Street, West and Wellington County Road 7, these parks feature:

  • Arena and community centre
  • Ball diamonds (2)
  • Basketball hoops
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground
  • Washroom facilities
Hoffer Park

Located on James Street:

  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playground equipment
O'Brien Park

Located at Clyde and Water Streets, this park features:

  • Picnic tables and benches
  • Playground equipment
  • Splash pad - The Splash pad is currently closed, but scheduled to open on May 17 2019.
St. Mary's School Park

Located at 251 Irvine Street, Elora this park features:

  • Baseball diamond
  • Running track
  • Soccer pitch
Southridge Park

Located at Bridge and Stafford Streets this park features:

  • Accessible playground
  • One full soccer pitch
  • Two mini soccer pitches
Veteran's Park, Salem

Located off William Street next to the Irvine River, this park features:

  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • War memorial
Passive and Playground Parks
  • Drimmie Park: Keating Drive
  • Foote Park: Patrick Boulevard
  • Harold Chambers Park: Metcalfe and McNab Streets
  • Keating Family Park: Franklin Drive
  • Station Square Park: Colborne Street
  • Victoria Park: Victoria Crescent

 Fergus Parks
The community of Fergus is host to many seasonal outdoor sports and community activities at the following park locations:
Fergus Dog Park
  • Located on Glengarry Crescent in the north of town
  • Five acres of "off leash" bordered by tress and wetlands
  • Bark mulch trail
  • Nine-piece agility course
Ferrier Park

Located on Guelph Road and Elora Street in Fergus, this parks features:

  • Playground
  • Walking path
Forfar Park

Located on Gartshore Street, Fergus this parks features:

Highland Park

Located on the corner of Albert, St. David and Princess Streets, Fergus this parks features:

  • Concession Building
  • Lit baseball diamond with spectator seating
  • 2 Unlit baseball diamonds
  • Washrooms
Millburn Park

Located adjacent to J.D. Hogarth School at 313 Millburn Street, Fergus this park features:

  • Shade Shelter
  • Splash pad - The Splash pad is currently closed, but scheduled to open on May 17 2019.
Norman Craig Square

Located in the heart of downtown Fergus on Tower Street, this park features:

  • War memorial
Stait Park

Located on Garafraxa Street, this community park features:

  • Fully accessible playground
Strathallan Park

Located on Strathallan Street, this park features:

  • Soccer pitch
  • Playground
Victoria Park

Located off Albert Street West, this park features:

  • One lit full-sized soccer field
  • One full sized rugby/soccer field
  • One ¾ sized rugby/soccer field
  • Playground
  • Running track
  • Washroom facilities
Passive and Playground Parks
  • Beatty Park: St. Andrew and Johnston Streets (playground) and outdoor ice rink 
  • Confederation Park: Queen Street (walking trails)
  • Gibbons Drive Park
  • Gow Park: Union Street
  • Graham Park: Douglas Crescent
  • Grand River Arboretum
  • Harper Crescent Park
  • Holman Park: Holman Crescent
  • Milligan Street Park
  • Pattison Park: Pattison Place (playground)
  • Pier Point Park
  • Revell Dr Park: Revell Drive
  • Tait Park: Tait Crescent (playground)
  • Templin Gardens: 400 Tower Street South
  • Terry Fox Park: Beatty Line and St. Andrew Street
  • Webster Park: Churchill Street (playground)
  • Wilke Park: St. George and Hill Streets (playground) 

 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
Parks, recreation and culture facilities, programs, and services play an important role in Centre Wellington and in the lives of our residents. To provide direction for these important community assets over the next ten years, the Township of Centre Wellington is updating its Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. This process will provide the Township with up-to-date insight on community needs and effective ways to deliver services, programs and more.

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