The former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre land is approximately sixteen (16) acres in size and includes the arena, community centre, old Wellesley Fire Hall, ball diamonds, playground, splash pad, skateboard park and soccer fields. In 2019, Council passed a resolution requiring the land south of the potential Maple Leaf Street extension to remain as recreation land, leaving the approximately three (3) acres of land to the north to be considered for other uses.

In early 2024, staff undertook an initial public survey to solicit ideas and gauge interest from the public on the future of the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands and results were presented to Council in June 2024.

Reimagining the former Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands will be a multi-phase process, which must include a robust public engagement program moving forward given the importance of this property to the community. In January 2025, Council authorized staff to retain consulting services to assist with next steps in the process. At this time, in accordance with Council direction, staff will proceed to undertake Step 1 below in early 2025.

An overhead map of the old arena lands in Wellesley

Overhead view of the old Wellesley Arena and Community Centre lands.

This step consists first of establishing the overall direction and intent for the land, which may be expressed as objectives, guiding principles or similar statements. Existing information sources and consultation results should be used to build and document an understanding of Township Council’s and community objectives, local concerns, community needs and ideal outcomes for the land. This provides the foundational lens through which to develop concepts and to consider potential land disposition options, if applicable. In addition, site opportunities and constraints should be mapped and/or illustrated. This step would also serve to identify any unknowns and other critical information pieces. Consideration should be given to an opportunity for public input and feedback on the proposed objectives and principles.

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Tim Van Hinte

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