Community Services oversees the operation and management of parks, open spaces, and recreation facilities such as arenas, libraries and community centres. It offers recreational and cultural programming, and supports local sports and special events.
- Community Services Master Plan
The Community Services Master Plan guides decision-making and overall investment in recreation programming, facilities, parks, playgrounds, trails, community engagement and other related departmental services.
Community Services Master Plan 2023-2027
- Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
The Municipality of Middlesex Centre's Age-Friendly Community Action Plan guides the municipality in becoming a community that supports active, healthy, and engaged living for people through all life stages and abilities, and fosters civic, economic, and social participation.
Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
- Parks and Facilities
Community Services maintains and is responsible for:
- 3 ice surfaces between 2 arenas
- 5 indoor community centres
- 20 parks. Each park has different amenities, including soccer fields, ball diamonds, tennis & pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, splash pads, skate parks, outdoor park pavilions, and off-leash dog areas
- 78 hectares of parkland
- 6.4 km of trails
List of Middlesex Centre Parks and Recreational Facilities
- Recreational Skating & Programming
Please see our Recreational Skating and Recreation Programs page for more information on the programs offered through Middlesex Centre Community Services.
- RZone
The Municipality of Middlesex Centre has a zero-tolerance policy -- the R Zone -- for violence, vandalism and inappropriate behaviour at recreational facilities, community centres, parks and programs.
- Tree and Bench Dedications
Middlesex Centre's tree and bench dedication program provides the opportunity to commemorate a loved one or special event.
Tree and Bench Dedication Program
- Fee Waiver Requests
Middlesex Centre recognizes the importance of assisting community organizations and groups with affordable facilities during special events. As such, groups may apply for a fee waiver or fee reduction for use of any municipal community centre hall, kitchen and/or meeting room.
Please see the fee waiver/reduction policy for further details.
- Affordable Access to Recreation Program
The Affordable Access to Recreation Program assists residents whose financial situations limit them from participating in recreation programs offered by the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. The program provides successful applicants with a recreation program credit of $300, which is valid for one year. You may apply for and receive the credit once per year. The program is available to Middlesex Centre residents only, and proof of eligibility is required.
Affordable Access to Recreation Program Application
- Community Services Advisory Committee
The Community Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) advises and assists the municipality in promoting recreation-based activities, in identifying capital requirements, and in provide direction in terms of programs and services within the department of Community Services.
For information about these committees contact Scott Mairs, Director of Community Services.
- Reports and Studies
For copies of the following reports and studies, please contact Scott Mairs, Director of Community Services.
- Master Trails Plan (2014)
- Ilderton Arena Renovation Study (2015)
- Ilderton Indoor Recreation Facility Study (2017)
Several of the commonly requested Community Services policies and guidelines (alcohol policy, ice time allocation policy) can be found with our Municipal By-laws.