Arenas, Community Centre and Parks

Arenas & Community Centres

Embro Zorra Community Centre

Embro arena - view from across the grass

The Embro Zorra Community Centre opened in 1976 and was substantially renovated in 2010. A hub for Embro and surrounding area, the community centre features an arena with seating for 600 available for public or private rentals. The community centre also offers a Community Hall with two rooms available for rental to the public year-round and is an ideal location for wedding receptions, dances and other special events.

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Features & Amenities

	Arena - 85’ x 185’ ice surface with seating for 600
	Arena Lobby open space, seating area, ice viewing area
	Large Hall - 50' x 100' with commercial kitchen. Maximum capacity of 250 people.
	Small Hall - 30' x 40' with consumer kitchen. Maximum capacity of 80 people.
IMAGE	Adjoining park with playground, soccer pitches lawn bowling club

Activities & Recreation Programs

Zorra Township offers recreation programs for all ages year round. For more information, please visit the Drop-In Programs page.

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Address: 355644 35th Line, Embro Ontario
Direct Phone: 519-425-2319

Thamesford District Recreation Centre

The Thamesford District Recreation Centre opened in 1975 with renovation in 2000 and 2020. A hub for Thamesford and surrounding area, the community centre features an arena with seating for 350 available for public or private rentals. The community centre also offers a Community Hall available for rental to the public year-round and is an ideal location for wedding receptions, dances, low impact sports and other special events.

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Features & Amenities

	Arena - 85’ x 185’ ice surface with seating for 350
	Large Hall - 50' x 100' with commercial kitchen. Maximum capacity of 250 people.
	Adjoining park with a skate park, soccer pitches and beach volleyball courts

Activities & Recreation Programs

Zorra Township offers recreation programs for all ages year round. For more information, please visit the Drop-In Programs page.

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Address: 85 Middleton Street, Thamesford Ontario
Direct Phone: 519-425-2315

Community Halls

Beaty Room

Thamesford Library in winter from the road

The Beaty room is located inside the Thamesford Library & Resource Centre. Named after the late Harvey Beaty, a prominent local businessman.

The Beaty Room offers public rentals for events such as family gatherings, funeral luncheons, business meetings and fitness classes.

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Features & Amenities

	Hall - 27' x 40' with commercial kitchen, Maximum Capacity of 80 people, Tables, Chairs and Serveware, Drop down projector screens.
	Thamesford Branch of the Oxford County Library.

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Address: 165 Dundas Street, Thamesford Ontario

Embro Town Hall

Embro old town hall view from the front with sign - The Olde Town Hall Once a municipal office and home of the local jailhouse, this historic building now houses a local theatre and library. There is a small meeting room with a kitchenette for meetings and a stage and theatre setting is located on the upper floor. Home of the Thistle Theatre, a local theatre group to present live theatrical productions annually.

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Features & Amenities

IMAGE	Performance Hall with stage. Lighting and sound systems not included.
IMAGE	Embro Branch of the Oxford County Library

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Address: 135 Huron Street, Embro Ontario

Harrington Hall

Once the home of the Broadview United Church, this heritage building is maintained by the Township to facilitate a branch of the Oxford County Library system. This facility is located in the heart of the village of Harrington and is situated next to a scenic pond owned and operated by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority.

This facility can also be rented out for smaller gatherings in the hall area, located on the upper floor of the building.

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This facility is rented by the Harrington Area Community Association.

Contact: Nancy Skillings
Phone: 519-536-0955
Email: nancyskillings10@hotmail.com

Features & Amenities

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Performance Hall with stage. Lighting and sound systems not included. Capacity 90 people.

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Address: 539 Victoria St, Embro Ontario

Parks

Thamesford Parks

South Lions Park & Splash Pad

The South Lions park provides a variety of amenities. The splash pad is an accessible opportunity to cool down on a hot day. Built in 2018, the splash pad operates between May and September, as weather permits.

Also within the South Lions park is the Lions Pavilion. The pavilion is available to rent for family picnics or general gatherings throughout the summer.

Thamesford's second baseball diamond is also located here. Due to it's location and size, this diamond is available to rent and is primarily used for smaller or younger groups.

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Address: 224 Seldon Street, Thamesford Ontario.

North Park

The home of Thamesford's main baseball diamond. Equipped with lights and a canteen, this facility is the location of home games for the Thamesford Minor Baseball Association and the Men's Slo-Pitch League. The diamond is available to rent for teams or personal use between May to September. Also located at the North Park is a playground and secondary warm-up diamond.

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Address: 221 George Street, Thamesford.

Terry Fox Park & Skate Park

Overhead view of Skate Park Located directly to the north of the Thamesford District Recreation Centre, the Terry Fox Park is also where you can find the skate park.

Constructed in 2018, the skate park has features for all ages and abilities and enjoyed with skateboards, scooters and bikes. Motorized or battery powered vehicles should not be used on the Skate Park.

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Address: 85 Middleton Street, Thamesford Ontario

Off-Leash Dog Park

Small Dog Park Entrance In 2012, a committee of Thamesford residents approached the Township about establishing an off-leash dog park. A variety of locations were considered before selecting the location in Grace Patterson Park on Allen Street. This location proved to be ideal due to lots of green space and ample parking. The Committee raised enough money to build the park and volunteers worked with the Recreation Department to see the park completed in the fall of 2013. A grand opening celebration was held on November 2, 2013.

In 2023, part of the dog park was sectioned off to create a separate section for small dogs. This section provides a space for small dogs to roam separate from larger dogs.

Rules for Use of the Off-Leash Park:

Open from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
PICK UP YOUR DOGS POOP - don't make others do it.
Dog must have all vaccinations up to date and dog licenses.
Use the off leash dog park at your own risk.
Leash your dog while entering and exiting the park.
Keep your dog in sight and verbal control at all times.
No puppies under 6 months of age, female dogs in heat, sick dogs or aggressive/out of control dogs.
No play toys, balls or food of any kind allowed in the park.
Unsupervised children under 14 years are not permitted.
If your dog digs holes in dirt, please repair holes.
Pitbulls as defined under the Ontario law must be muzzled and leashed at all times whether they are in and off leash park or not.
No glass containers allowed at park.

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Address: 140 Allen Street, Thamesford Ontario

Lions River Park

image of sign for disc golf A passive park that runs along the Thames River, this park provides a gentle walking or cycling path and various places to stop and enjoy the surrounding nature. The proximity to the Thames River also allows for access to fishing.

Now equipped with a 6-hole family-friendly Disc Golf course, that is designed for all levels and open year-round. Supplies for disc golf can be borrowed from the Thamesford Library and Village Catering & Deli (deposit required).

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Address: 194975 19th Line, Thamesford Ontario

Robert Fisher Soccer Field

Located adjacent to the Thamesford District Recreation Centre and includes one full-sized soccer field. Multiple nets are set around the space to allow for various field sizes to accommodate all levels of soccer players. Primarily the home field to the Thamesford Minor Soccer Association it is also available for community use.

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Address: 85 Middleton Street, Thamesford

Community Centre Park

The large expanse of park space behind the Thamesford District Recreation Centre is the location of the Thamesford Beach Volleyball Club courts and a trail connecting the facility and Middleton Street to the Thames Springs Subdivision. Surrounded by homes, this protected area is a large space to enjoy a variety of activities.

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Address: 85 Middleton Street, Thamesford

Dr. Kosmal Park

A passive park that provides a space to rest and enjoy the nearby Thames River. This park is a destination when travelling through the village to other recreational pursuits.

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Address: 102 Allen Street, Thamesford Ontario

Embro Parks

Matheson Park

View of Matheson Park Baseball Diamond The home of Embro's main baseball diamond. Equipped with lights and a canteen, this facility is the location of home games for the Embro Minor Baseball Association and various adult leagues. The diamond is available to rent for teams or personal use between May to September.

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Address: 140 Argyle Street, Embro Ontario

Memorial Park and Splash Pad

Memorial Park provides a variety of amenities including a splash pad, playground equipment and a basketball court. Located adjacent to the baseball diamond at Matheson Park, there are lots of opportunities to find some recreation.

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Address: 118 St. Andrews Street, Embro Ontario

Wallace Park

Wallace Park provides a safe place for the youth in the Embro Community to play on our new playground structure. A small pavilion provides shade and shelter.