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Guelph/Eramosa

Recreation Facilities

  
Rockmosa Community Centre 
74 Christie Street
Rockwood, ON
519-856-9596 x. 113
 
Royal Distributing Athletic Performance Centre 
7384 Wellington Rd. 30 
RR#5 Guelph, ON N1H 6J2 
519-856-9596 x. 201
 
Marden Community Centre 
7366 Wellington Rd. 30 
Guelph, ON 
519-856-9596 ext. 113

  

New State-of-the-Art Facility: The Marden Field House

Located in the 64 acre lands of Marden Park, two kilometres west of highway 6 in Guelph/Eramosa Township, the future Marden Field House will become one of the first public facilities of its kind in  Wellington County. This state-of-the-art facility will house a artificial turf indoor sports field with a perimeter four lane rubberized running track, office space, as well as additional amenities and services. The building will be complimented by the existing features of the park including the natural wooded areas, a 5.5 acre pond, a cold water stream, enabling garden, outdoor sports fields, picnic areas, community centre, and county library, thus enhancing the park experience for all members of the community.

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This 56,000 sq. ft. facility has been designed to respond and be respectful of its immediate context and the environment. Given the inherited characteristics and requirements of a project of this size and nature, the building was carefully and skilfully planned with special emphasis on the control and reduction of energy consumption. The introduction of perimeter clear storey windows allows the building to harvest natural light into the interior while improving the playing experience of its users. The implementation and use of aesthetic and innovative materials, in addition to the mechanical and electrical systems designed to maximize long-term efficiency in the building ensure the reduction of operational costs, maintenance and the reduction of carbon emissions.

The architectural features of the building pay homage to the rural character and nature of the site and the community. Being surrounded by vast farm fields, Marden Field House replicates some of the vernacular architectural elements found in rural Ontario. This facility will provide a unique experience for athletes, sport teams, staff members and the public in general. Marden Field House will become a landmark and a destination for members of the community and visitors alike who enjoy indoor and outdoor sporting activities, picnics, hiking, fishing, and many more activities within the park.

The Marden Field House will include the following amenities:

  • 210’ x 120’ indoor multi-use artificial turf sports field which can be used for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, rugby, cricket, or any other traditional field sport.
  • 690’ x 15’ rubberized impact absorption track
  • Men’s and ladies change rooms with showers
  • A learning room to conduct workshops and clinics
  • 3 administrative offices including 1 which will become the new home of the Ontario Football Alliance
  • A community viewing mezzanine to support and encourage family and friends
  • Lobby
  • Lighted outdoor regulation football field
  • Ample parking for buses and cars

For Additional Information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department 519-856-9596 x110 or visit the Township website: www.get.on.ca