RECREATION PROGRAMS & FACILITIES:
Sports, Fitness & Trails

Several sports and recreation facilities throughout the municipality support the active lifestyles of many members of our community.

Scroll down or select from the list below: Arenas Playing Fields (Soccer) Baseball Diamonds Running / Walking Tracks Basketball (Outdoor) Skateboard Parks Curling Swimming Fitness Centres Tennis Courts Gymnasiums Trails Lawn Bowling

ARENAS

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BASEBALL DIAMONDS

Coultis Ball Park
6276 Townsend Line, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 diamond: bleachers, enclosed dugout, outfield fence, liners, lights
• Also playground equipment, picnic area, parking, open areas, washrooms, pavilion and concession booth

Grand Bend Lion’s Park
10 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 diamond: outfield fence, liners, lights
• Also basketball court, skateboard park, washrooms, picnic area and pavilion

McRae Ball Park
6276 Townsend Line, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 diamond: bleachers, enclosed dugout, outfield fence, liners, lights, scoreboards
• Also washrooms, picnic area, parking, concession booth and soccer pitch nearby

Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 diamond
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, tennis courts, picnic areas, open areas, soccer pitch, skateboard park, gardens and parking

Thedford Bosanquet Community Centre
16 Allen Street, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 2 diamonds: bleachers, outfield fence and press box at right field
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, picnic areas, open areas, soccer pitch and parking

Utter Ball Park
7268 Arkona Road, Arkona, ON N0M 1B0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 2 diamonds: bleachers, enclosed dugout, outfield fence, lined fields, lights, press box
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, picnic area, parking and concession booth

BASKETBALL (OUTDOOR)

Grand Bend Lion’s Park
10 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 court: fenced in, 2 nets
• Also baseball diamond, skateboard park, washrooms, picnic area and pavilion

CURLING

Forest Curling Club
6276 Townsend Line, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-2736

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• 4 sheets
• Also bar area, washrooms and change rooms

FITNESS CENTRES

Beginnings Fast Fun Total Fitness
7613 Ransford Street, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-1734

Curves for Women
7 King Street West, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-3888

Grand Bend Fitness Centre
37 Ontario Street, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-238-3488
Email: gbfit@hay.net
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Suncor Wellness Centre, operated by the YMCA
The Shores Recreation Centre
7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-9622 (YMCA)

The Club Family Fitness and Recreation
Rock Glen Resort, 8685 Rock Glen Road, Arkona, ON N0M 1B0
Phone: 519-828-3456 ext. 20
Email: info@rockglen.com
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GYMNASIUMS

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LAWN BOWLING

Forest Lawn Bowling Club
6276 Townsend Line, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-5371

• 11 greens: lights
• Also access to washrooms, bowls available and clubhouse with kitchen

PLAYING FIELDS (SOCCER)

Klondyke Soccer Fields
9989 Klondyke Road, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 7 fields: 5 regulation size, 2 mini size, goal posts and nets, lined fields
• Also washrooms, picnic area, pavilion and playground equipment

Lion’s Field
7129 Arkona Road, Arkona, ON N0M 1B0
Phone: 519-828-3899

• 8 fields: 3 regulation size, 5 mini size, bleachers, goal posts and nets, lined fields and washrooms

North Lambton Secondary School
15-17 George Street, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-2166 or 519-786-6434

• 1 field: lined, goal posts and nets
• Also a clay and gravel running track

Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 field: down markers and corner flags, goal posts and nets
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, tennis courts, picnic areas, open areas, baseball diamond, skateboard park, gardens and parking

Shipley’s Grove
Forest Memorial Community Centre
6276 Townsend Line, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 field: goal posts and nets, lined field
• Also baseball diamond nearby, washrooms, picnic area and parking

Thedford Bosanquet Community Centre
16 Allen Street, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 1 field
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, picnic areas, open areas, arena, baseball diamond and parking

RUNNING / WALKING TRACKS

North Lambton Secondary School
15-17 George Street, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-2166 or 519-786-6434

• Clay and gravel surface
• Also playing field

The Shores Recreation Centre
7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• Indoor walking/running track: 211.6 metres in length, 2 metres wide, rubberized cushioned floor, free usage
• Also ice pad, concession booth, fitness centre, gymnasium, washrooms, dressing rooms and meeting rooms

SKATEBOARD PARKS

Optimist Skateboard Park
10 Municipal Drive, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• Also basketball court, baseball diamond, washrooms, picnic area and pavilion
  

Port Franks Skateboard Park
9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• Also washrooms, playground equipment, soccer pitch, picnic areas, open areas, baseball diamond, gardens, parking and tennis courts

SWIMMING

Forest Golf and Country Hotel
102 Main Street, Forest, ON, N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-786-2397
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• Offer swimming lessons
• Must be a member or a guest to use the pool, or pool can be utilized by groups supplying their own lifeguard
• Whirlpool and sauna

Pine Dale Motor Inn
107 Ontario Street, South, Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0
Phone: 519-238-2231
Email: pdale@pinedale.on.ca
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• Offer swimming lessons
• Aquafit
• $5 per person, per use
• Saltwater pool, whirlpool, sauna and games room
  

Rock Glen Family Resort
8685 Rock Glen Road, Arkona, ON, N0M 1B0
Phone: 519-828-3456 / Toll Free: 1-800-265-7597
Email: info@rockglen.com
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• Swimming Lessons – group and private
• Aquafit Classes
• Parent & Tot Swim Class
• Indoor (Heated) & Outdoor Pools
• Saltwater pools
• Open to fitness club members, or membership packages available

TENNIS COURTS

Esli Dodge Conservation Area
88 Main Street, Forest, ON N0N 1J0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 4 Courts: surface type – rubberized asphalt
• Open access
• Also picnic area, pavilion, playground equipment, man made lake (no swimming) and washrooms

Port Franks Community Centre
9997 Port Franks Road, Port Franks, ON N0M 2L0
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 2 Courts: surface type – painted asphalt
• Keys can be purchased at the Community Services Department - Northville
• Also washrooms, playground equipment, soccer pitch, picnic areas, open areas, baseball diamond, gardens and parking

Rock Glen Family Resort
8685 Rock Glen Road, Arkona, ON, N0M 1B0
Phone: 519-828-3456 / Toll Free: 1-800-265-7597
Email: info@rockglen.com
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Whyte Park
Corner of Washington Street and Jefferson Street, Forest, ON

N0N 1J0

• 1 Court: Surface type – concrete
• Open access
• Also picnic area
  

TRAILS

Forest Walkway Trail
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 2.7km, paved – can be used for cycling, walking, rollerblading, running
• Great for bird watching, tour through wetlands

Grand Bend Rotary Trail
Phone: 519-243-1400 or toll free 1-866-943-1400

• 9km, paved – cycling, walking, running, rollerblading, along highway 21
• Great opportunity to see wildlife (white tailed deer of the Pinery), bird watching

Pinery Provincial Park Trails
RR #2, Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
General Information: 519-243-2220
Visitor Centre: 519-243-8574
Friends of the Pinery: 519-243-1521
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• 30 km trails, paved – cycling, walking, running, rollerblading
• 10 hiking trails
• 1 14km biking trail
• 10km of sandy beach
• Bird watching, wildlife, trees, flowers

Port Franks Trail Systems

• 11km
• Enjoy the Port Franks wetlands and forested dunes
• Sandy trails great for walking, bird watching, spotting wildlife

Rock Glen Conservation Area Trails
Phone: 519-828-3071 (April-October) or 519-235-2610 (November-March)

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• 4km
• Walking, bird watching, wetlands
• Numerous trails and boardwalks
• Some trails are wheelchair accessible, Lookout point, museum and washrooms are all accessible
  

This is not intended to be a complete listing. If you would like to add or update the information on this page, please contact the Municipal Office at 519-243-1400 or by email at info@lambtonshores.ca.

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