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The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation indoor track offers walkers, a safe place to lace up and get some exercise all year-round.
Location: 135 Lennox Lewis Way, Kitchener, ON
Located above Tom Graham arena at the Activa Sportsplex, the track is open - free of charge every day.
Walking track hours:
| Day |
Open |
Close |
| Monday - Sunday |
7:00 a.m. |
10:00 p.m. |
The walking track hours will be effected during the following dates:
October
- Friday, October 18, 2024 - CLOSED
- Saturday, October 19, 2024 - CLOSED
- Sunday, October 20, 2024 - CLOSED
November
- Friday, November 8, 2024 - CLOSED
- Saturday, November 9, 2024 - CLOSED
- Sunday, November 10, 2024 - CLOSED
- Friday, November 22, 2024 - CLOSED
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 - CLOSED
- Sunday, November 24, 2024 - CLOSED
We are sorry for any inconvenience
| Track dimensions |
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The lengths of each lane are:
- inside lane: 536 feet, 162.4 metres
- middle lane: 555 feet, 168.2 metres
- outside lane: 574 feet, 174 metres
One kilometre on each lane is:
- inside lane: 6.2 laps
- middle lane: 6 laps
- outside lane: 5.75 laps
One mile on each lane is:
- inside lane: 9.9 laps
- middle lane: 9.5 laps
- outside lane: 9.2 laps
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| Walking track information |
| Track guidelines
You must come prepared to participate with your walking clothes on. You may change your shoes when you arrive at track level. There are no change rooms or showers available. Washrooms are open at track level with limited capacity protocols in place.
When you arrive
You must remain in the designated drop-in space and cannot wander throughout the building.
Safety measures:
- please bring your own filled water bottle
- there are limited bottle refilling stations open if you need to refill your water bottle
Walking guidelines:
- follow the posted walking direction
- do not stand in the walking zone, always keep moving
- always pass to the person's right side
Lanes are designated for your safety:
- lane 1 (inside lane): slow
- lane 2 (middle lane): medium
- lane 3 (outside lane): fast
Personal item storage:
- lockers are available in the upper lobby to place personal items such as a water bottle, coat, etc.
- please place your items on your specific designated area only.
- leave valuables at home, the City of Kitchener is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Food, drinks and other items:
- leave food and beverages outside of the track area
- you can bring a water bottle into the track area
- do not spit water in the track area
- leave equipment outside of the track area, including:
- skipping ropes, medicine balls, floor mats and other items
Access:
- the track is for recreational use only
- you cannot reserve the track for private use
- we do not allow spectators into the track area
Strollers:
- stay on the inside track if you have a stroller
- if you're travelling in a group, please stay in a single-file line
Supervision:
- children under the age of 13 must have an adult present
- teams using the track must have an adult coach or manager present
- city staff choose the music playing in the track
Music:
- headphones must be worn when listening to music
If you have any questions about these guidelines, please ask a staff member at Activa Sportsplex.
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Free Skates sponsored by Josslin Insurance
Josslin Insurance has partnered with The Aud and Arenas to offer Free Community Skating at local Kitchener arenas this season!
You do not need to register for Josslin Insurance Free Community Skating
View Upcoming Free Skates
| Day |
Location |
Start Time |
End Time |
Start Date |
End Date |
Exceptions (Cancelled) |
| Monday |
KMAC - Kiwanis |
10:30 AM |
11:20 AM |
21-Oct |
3-Mar |
Dec 16, Feb 17 |
| Monday |
Activa Tom Graham |
3:45 PM |
5:05 PM |
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24-Mar |
Dec 30 |
| Tuesday |
KMAC - Kinsmen |
10:00 AM |
10:50 AM |
15-Oct |
25-Feb |
Dec 17, 24, 31, Jan 7, Jan 28, Feb 4 |
| Tuesday |
Grand River |
4:00 PM |
4:50 PM |
15-Oct |
25-Mar |
Dec 24, 31 |
| Tuesday |
Don McLaren |
4:00 PM |
4:50 PM |
15-Oct |
25-Mar |
Dec 24, 31 |
| Wednesday |
Grand River |
11:00 AM |
12:50 PM |
16-Oct |
26-Mar |
Dec 25, Jan 1 |
| Wednesday |
Activa Tom Graham |
3:45 PM |
5:05 PM |
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26-Mar |
Dec 25, Jan 1 |
| Wednesday |
Lions |
4:00 PM |
4:50 PM |
16-Oct |
26-Mar |
Dec 25, Jan 1 |
| Wednesday |
KMAC - Kinsmen |
4:00 PM |
4:50 PM |
16-Oct |
5-Mar |
Dec 25, Jan 1 |
| Thursday |
Activa Tom Graham |
11:15 AM |
12:05 PM |
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27-Mar |
Dec 26 |
| Thursday |
Activa PJD |
3:30 PM |
4:50 PM |
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27-Mar |
Dec 26 |
| Thursday |
Lions |
4:00 PM |
4:50 PM |
17-Oct |
27-Mar |
Dec 26 |
| Friday |
Activa Tom Graham |
10:15 AM |
12:05 PM |
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21-Mar |
Oct 18, Nov 1, 8, 22, Dec 27 |
To accommodate other events, skating programs are sometimes affected. Please check our skating schedule for updates and cancellations. Public skating guidelines apply to all skating events where the public are invited to skate.Recreational skating only. No training, sticks and/or pucks.
Paid Family Skating
Preregistration for skating is required through Active Kitchener. Drop ins are not permitted at this time.
View upcoming paid family skates
| Day |
Location |
Start Time |
End Time |
Start Date |
End Date |
Exceptions (Cancelled) |
| Saturday |
Lions
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2:00 PM |
3:50 PM |
26-Oct-24 |
29-Mar-25 |
Feb 1 & Mar 29 |
| Sunday |
Grand River |
11:00 AM |
11:50 AM |
20-Oct-24 |
30-Mar-25 |
Dec 29, Mar 23 |
| Sunday |
Lions |
2:30 PM |
3:50 PM |
20-Oct-24 |
30-Mar-25 |
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- Recreational family skating only. No training, sticks and/or pucks.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult to participate.
- One adult (18+) can register per family.
- Family rate: $13.26 +HST
- A family consists of 2 adults and their children living in the same household.
To accommodate other events, skating programs are sometimes affected. Please check our skating schedule for updates and cancellations. Public skating guidelines apply to all skating events where the public are invited to skate.Recreational skating only. No training, sticks and/or pucks.
| Public Skating Guidelines |
- No pucks, sticks or games permitted.
- Keeping pace - Avoid excessively fast skating and stopping (socializing), which could interfere with traffic flow.
- Shoes - No shoes allowed unless assistance is being provided to help tots to skate in the cordoned off area or during a family skating session.
- Skating aids - Skating aids are available on a limited basis (please see arena Ambassador). Strollers, chairs, toboggans and wagons not permitted.
- Wheelchairs/sledges - Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates and sledges are welcome on Municipal arenas and outdoor rinks. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as the other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist individuals however they must wear skates.
- Where there are admission charges to an arena for public skating, the attendant/helper is admitted at no-charge upon presentation of a PAL Card. To apply for a PAL Card and/or to reserve wheelchair skates and sledges, please contact 519-741-2220 ext. 7225 or TTY 1-866-969-9994
- Use of helmets - Helmets are recommended for all skaters.
- Carrying of infants/children - Children must not be carried by any means (e.g. sitting on shoulders, being carried in arms or carried in equipment such as "snugglies" or in back packs).
- Sitting on boards - Patrons may not sit on the rink boards at any time.
- Figure skating - is permitted at the discretion of the arena attendant.
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Looking to play hockey without committing to games every week? Preregistration for pickup hockey is required through PickupHub.
Click here to register and view schedule
Pricing:
- Games are $16.22, except for the 12:15 pm games on Thursday, which are $9.46.
Locations and Schedule:
- Activa (Tom Graham Arena)
- Mondays, 10:15 pm to 11:45 pm – Until Mar 31
- Thursdays, 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm – Until Mar 27
- Thursdays, 10:15 pm to 11:45 pm – Until Mar 27
- Lions Arena
- Saturdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am – Oct 5 to Mar 22
- Grand River Arena
- Sundays, 10:00 am to 11:00 am – Oct 6 to Dec 22
Additional Information:
- Goalies play for free.
- Minimum: 10 players and 2 goalies.
Drop ins are not permitted at this time.
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