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Parks Department

Recreation is defined as "Refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil".

Knowledge, Nature & Environment!!!

Parks & Facilities Manager

Thom Polland

Phone: 519-773-4900

Email: tpolland [snail] town [period] aylmer [period] on [period] ca -> mailto:tpolland [snail] town [period] aylmer [period] on [period] ca

NEW

Click here to view Aylmer's NEW Parks & Recreation Brochure This pdf is best viewed at 100%. Hard copies are available at Town Hall.

Click here to view the Town's Park and Recreation Map

If you have ever noticed a cavity in a tree, you may not be aware that there are over 50 species of birds & mammals that call that cavity home. Winter provides an excellent viewing time to spot woodpeckers, saw-whet owls & the ever busy red-breasted nuthatch to name a few.

These cavities provide food,shelter and safety for our wildlife,giving us the enjoyment of watching our natural environment interact.

Gardening Tip!!!

N,P,K,
N-nitogen for green leafy vegetation.
P-phosphorus promotes root growth,branching,stem growth,flowering & fruiting.
K-potassium helps plants withstand stress,stimulates flower colour, promotes strong root growth.

Public Announcements

The Parks department is asking that everyone be careful with their recreational activities. Play hard, Play safe.

Free Rough Cut Mulch - The Parks Department is offering free rough cut mulch to the residents of Aylmer. The benefits of mulching are water conservation, soil enhancement, moisture retention and cosmetics. Mulch has been donated by Zap's Tree Service. Mulch is available for pick up only at 8 Parkview Heights. For further information please call (519) 773-4900.
The Kinsmen washrooms will be open for use the last weekend in May and will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

A portable washroom facility has been stationed at the Kinsmen pavilion & playground area.

Information on the Ontario Cosmetic Pesticide Ban.

The Ban takes effect April 22, 2009.
The website to review the regulation is www.Ontario.ca/pesticideban

Please call the Parks office @ 519-773-4900. We can provide some healthy lawn and garden tips as provided by the government.

Thank you,
T.Polland

Stride with Pride Aylmer

Optimist to Steen Trail
1.58 kilometers.
1580.69 Meters.
Fresh air,scenic,wildlife, "A thing of beauty"

Please remember to use the trash receptacles and help keep our parks clean.

Disc Golf Course Update

We welcome your feedback on the course please call 519-773-4900 with any comments positive & negative so that we can develop the course to the best of our abilities.

Steen Disc Golf Course 18 Hole.

Total Par 54

Total feet (4324) or (1317) meters.

1) Friendship-216 ft

2) Riverside Blues-210 ft

3) Maclarens Run-339 ft

4) Lucy In The Sky-210 ft

5) Blazer-183 ft

6) Alleycat-246 ft

7) Abbyswood-118 ft

8) Buckshot-285 ft

9) MichelesDawn-255 ft

10) MapleRidge-189 ft

11) Whisper-300 ft

12) Event Horizon-243 ft

13) Hillview-225 ft

14) Stonewall-270 ft

15) Spud-186 ft

16) Smooth-276 ft

17) Smitten-309 ft

18) Tiltwheel-264 ft

Pavilion Reservations

The following pavilions may be reserved from May 28
until September 5, 2012:

Kinsmen Pavilion 1200 sq. ft. offers water, hydro-15 amp. outlet and washrooms
Optimist Pavilion 1152 sq. ft. offers water, hydro-15 amp. outlet and washrooms
Lions Pavilion 100 sq. ft. offers water, jimmi-jons

There is a non-refundable fee for reserving the above pavilions. Please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 519-773-4900 for reserving.

The Grind Skate Park

The Grind Skate Park constructed in 2005 has been a hub of activity for all ages to enjoy. The project involved community partners to plan and build the skate park. The Rotary Club spearheaded the project and worked with the Town of Aylmer and a youth group, the Trillium foundation, service clubs and corporate donations from our businesses. All of the machinery and time was all generously donated. This project reveals our community spirit, volunteer activities and our active youth.

Town of Aylmer Parks & Open Space

Click here to view the Town's Park and Recreation Map

Palmer Band Shell Park

is located at the Northeast corner of Center Street & Sydenham in downtown Aylmer. It is a great spot to stop for lunch or take a break under the shade canopy of our large mature trees. Park (acreage .30)

Balmoral Park

is located between John Street & Myrtle along Catfish creek in downtown Aylmer. It is great spot to rest after enjoying a day of shopping in the downtown. The park is host to spectacular rock gardens and our ever-growing healing garden. Walk along our paved walking trail and discover our beautiful urban park. Park (acreage 3.92)

Centennial Park

is located in Southeast Aylmer at the end of Alexander drive. The park is currently being evaluated for some new landscape features and amenities. Park (acreage 2.12)

Cottonwood Park

has yet to be developed. Park (acreage .70)

Crystal Park

is situated in the South part of Ward McKenna conservation area with unpaved walking trails connecting the park and the storm water management pond. This is a multi use park with some amenities such as the basketball posts and backstops which are ready for play. Park (acreage 1.23)

Estates Park

is located in the West part of town at the end of Sinclair Crescent. The park has a creative play structure, benches, trees. It�s a quiet family orientated neighborhood green space. Park (acreage .61)

Elmview Park

is located in the Northwest end of town off of Elm Street. This is a naturalized green space connecting to Rotary Park with a grass pathway along Catfish Creek. Park (acreage 4.30)

Kinsmen Park

is located on the West side of Myrtle Street North of Catfish Creek. The park is home to our tennis courts, a new creative play structure installed 2005, a large pavilion and horticultural displays. The park also contains a paved walking trail along Catfish Creek. Park (acreage 4.15)

Lions Park/Ward McKenna Conservation Area

is located in the Southern part of Aylmer. It is well treed with large well manicured landscaped areas, a pavilion and play structure. Unpaved walking trails run through the woodlot and the storm water management pond. This is a multi use park with something for everyone. Park (acreage 12.5)

Optimist Park

is located off of Elm Street next to Kinsmen Park on the Northwest side and runs along Catfish Creek. The park contains a lit ball diamond, pavilion, creative play structure, paved walking trail and horticultural displays. The park is now home to our feature skate park �THE GRIND�. Park (acreage 11)

Rotary Park

is located on the West side of Elm Street South of Lawrence Crescent. This is a naturalized and passive park with a butterfly garden, blue bird boxes, purple martin house and our memorial tree planting program. This park is an environmental jewel for all outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy year round. Park (acreage 5.3). Rotary Park has been designated by Audubon International as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctury. Information on this designation is available elsewhere on this site. Click here to visit that page.

Steen Conservation Area

is located south of Spruce Street between Murray and William Street. The park contains a full size soccer pitch and a lit ball diamond. A paved walking trail going over two scenic footbridges, an ornamental tree arboretum is well under way. Come out and enjoy this beautiful park and all its amenities and wildlife. Park (acreage 22.5)