The Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 2 Community Centres, 70 acres of parkland and playground equipment, Thamesford Library, Embro Town Hall, and Harrington Community Hall. The Recreation Department also provides support for the Zorra Recreation Advisory Committee.
Rental rates for various recreation facilities, including ice, parks, and halls are detailed in our Fees By-law. Visit our By-law page to review.
Renting the Ice
We have full ice at both Embro-Zorra Community Centre and Thamesford District Recreation Centre. Ice time is granted according to our Ice Allocation Policy. Please review the Ice Allocation Policy before submitting any ice requests. Any inquiries can be submitted by email.
Some safety protocols have been put in place for those renting halls and ice. Please review the documents below before completing your booking request.
COVID Easing Measures (Effective January 31, 2022)
Smoke-Free Ontario
As of January 1, 2015, it is illegal to:
smoke on and around children’s playgrounds and publicly owned sport fields and surfaces (e.g., areas for basketball, baseball, soccer or beach volleyball, ice rinks, tennis courts, splash pads and swimming pools that are owned by a municipality, the province or a post secondary education institution)
smoke on all bar and restaurant patios, whether covered or not (with an exemption for uncovered patios established by the Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Provincial Command before November 18, 2013)
sell tobacco on university and college campuses (this applies to buildings that are owned and areas that are leased by a post secondary institution or student union)
For more information on smoke-free initiatives, please visit the County of Oxford website.
Resources available for you to print and post at your special event!
2022 Rental Rate Review
Recreation rental rates are under review for the 2022 budget year. View the draft rental rates here.
