Walking Track

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

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
 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.

Public Skating

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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   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   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   27-Mar Dec 26
Thursday Activa PJD 3:30 PM 4:50 PM   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   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
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  
  • 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.
 Pickup Hockey

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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. 

 Paid Roller Skating
The City of Kitchener invites you to join Community Roller Skating at Queensmount Arena every Tuesday evening. Please note that participants are required to register in advance through ActiveNet
  • Location: Queensmount Arena (1260 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2M 1C7)
  • Start Date: Tuesday, October 1st
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Cost: $5.72 plus tax

Register here

Roller skates will not be available for rent. Recreational roller skating only. No training, sticks and/or balls permitted. Children must be accompanied by an adult in the facility.

*Registration will open 14 days in advance.

 Roller Skating Guidelines
  • No Games or Equipment – Use of pucks, sticks, or games is not permitted.
  • Skating Pace – Please avoid excessively fast skating or stopping for socializing, as it can disrupt the flow of traffic on the rink.
  • Shoes – Shoes are not allowed on the skating surface unless you are assisting young children in designated areas.
  • Skating Aids – Strollers, chairs, toboggans, and wagons are not allowed on the rink.
  • Wheelchairs and Other Accessibility Devices – Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates, and other accessibility devices are welcome on municipal skating surfaces. Users of these devices must travel in the same direction as the flow of other skaters.
    • Attendants/helpers are welcome but must wear skates.Where admission is charged, attendants/helpers are admitted free upon presentation of a PAL Card. To apply for a PAL Card or to reserve wheelchair skates, please contact 519-741-2220 ext. 7225 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.
  • Helmet Use – Helmets are recommended for all skaters.
  • Carrying Infants/Children – Children must not be carried by any means, including in arms, on shoulders, or in equipment such as carriers or backpacks.
  • Sitting on Rink Boards – Sitting on the rink boards is prohibited at all times.
  Pickleball

Rent a pickleball court at Queensmount Arena!

Inquiries:

Details:

  • Cost: $24/hour (+HST)
  • Location: Queensmount Arena (1260 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2M 1C7)
  • Capacity: Maximum 6 people per court
  • Duration: 1 hour timeslots 
  • Time slots: 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., & 1 :00 p.m.

*Equipment rentals are not available at this time.

 Rules and Notes
  • Clean dry shoes
  • Bring your own water bottle – water refilling station available.
  • No lockers – leave your valuable at home, the City of Kitchener is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • You must remain in your designated court.
  • Please be respective of others using other courts.

Reservation rules

  • Current facility reserve by rental block.
  • Residents can make reservations at least 1 day(s) in advance but not more than 14 day(s) in advance.
  • Non-residents can make reservations at least 1 day(s) in advance but not more than 14 day(s) in advance.
  • Online reservations open at 8:30 AM on first accepted advance day.
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