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Arenas & Community Centres

 Embro Zorra Community Centre

Embro hall - 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. 

Features & Amenities 

  • Arena - 85’ x 185’ ice surface with seating for 600
  • Large Hall - 50' x 100' with commercial kitchen 
  • Small Hall - 30' x 40' with consumer kitchen 
  • Adjoining park with playground, soccer pitches lawn bowling club

Activities & Recreation Programs

  • Skating
  • Hockey & Shinny
  • Pickleball
  • Carpet Bowling
  • Fitness Classes

Public Skating Schedule 2022/23

Zorra Public Skating Schedule

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

Hall capacity details. For more information on rentals, please visit our facility booking page. 

Address: 355644 35th Line, Embro Ontario

Direct Phone: 519-425-2319

Thamesford District Recreation Centre 

Thamesford district recreation centre - view from parking lot

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. 

 Features & Amenities 

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

Activities & Recreation Programs

  • Skating
  • Hockey & Shinny
  • Pickleball
  • Fitness Classes

Public Skating Schedule 2022/23

Zorra Public Skating Schedule

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

Hall Capacity details. For more information on rentals, please visit our facility booking page 


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

Community Halls

 Beaty Room

Thamesford Library in winter from the road

The Breaty 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. 

Features & Amenities 

  • Hall - 27' x 40' with commercial kitchen
  • Maximum Capacity of 90 people  
  • Tables, Chairs and Serving Ware 
  • Drop down projector screens
  • Thamesford Branch of the Oxford County Library

Hall Capacity details. For more information on rentals, please visit our facility booking page

 

Address: 165 Dundas Street, Thamesford Ontario

 Embro Town Hall

Embro old town hall view from the front with sign - The Olde Town HallOnce a municipal office and home of the local jailhouse, this historic building now houses a local theatre and library. There is a smallmeeting room with a kitchenette for meetings and a stage and theatre setting is located on the upper floor.  The Embro Town Hall is located at 135 Huron Street in Embro.

Features & Amenities 

  • Performance Hall with stage lighting and sound systems
  • Embro Branch of the Oxford County Library

Hall Capacity details. For more information on rentals, please visit our facility booking page


Address: 135 Huron Street, Embro Ontario 

 Harrington Hall

harrington hall - old Broadview United Church

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. The Harrington Hall is located at 539 Victoria Street, Harrington.

This facility can also be rented out for smaller gatherings and can accommodate up to 90 people in the hall area, located on the upper floor of the building.

If you are interested in renting the Harrington Hall for your meeting or event, please contact Nancy Skillings at 519-536-0955 or send Nancy an email. Hall capacity details.

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 primarily used for smaller or younger groups. 

For more information to rent the pavilion or ball diamond, visit our Facility Booking page.

Address: 224 Seldon Street, Thamesford.

 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. 

For more information on rentals, visit our Facility Booking page.

Also located at the North Park is a playground and secondary warm-up diamond.

Address: 221 George Street, Thamesford.

 Terry Fox Park & 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. 

Address: 85 Middleton Street, Thamesford.

 Grace Patterson Park & Dog Park
 Address: 124 Allen Street, Thamesford.
 Lions River Park
 
 Robert Fisher Soccer Field

Located adjacent to the Thamesford District Recreation Centre and included 1 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. 

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.

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.
 

Embro Parks

 
 

Other Parks

 Harrington Community Park

Harrington Pond

Kintore Soccer Fields

Lakeside

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