North Dumfries Community Complex

COVID-19 Facility Guidelines for the Arena

NEW COVID-19 Facility Guidelines for Community Rooms

At this time, there are no provincial restrictions. 

Arena 

Ayr Farmer's Mutual Insurance Company Arena at the North Dumfries Community Complex is pictured below. For public skating times, please visit the arenas page.

Walking Track 

Steven and Carol Lowe Heritage Transportation Group Walking Track

The North Dumfries Community Complex has a walking track around the upper area of the skating rink, which is free to use. The track is 200 metres per lap and provides an excellent, dry and warm place to exercise. There is also a stretching and warm-up area on the track.

The walking track is open 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, from September 6, 2022 to April 1, 2023.  Please note the walking track is closed during Ayr Centennial games. Games are typically Thursdays from 7:00-10:00 p.m. 

Spray Pad and Playground

Spray Pad and Playground

Soccer Fields

Cowan Park Soccer Field

There are two full size irrigated fields. Com Dev Field has lights for late night games. There are two mid-size fields that are used as smaller fields for young age groups. These fields are also irrigated. Cowan Park has washroom facilities open during the summer months.

Community Garden

The North Dumfries Community Complex is also home to a large community garden located at the left side of the North Dumfries Community Complex. Families and individuals have taken up plots to grow vegetables and flowers in the community garden. 10x10 and 10x20 plots are available.

The amenities that any gardener needs are being made available to those who use the community garden. This includes a watering system that collects rain water from the North Dumfries Community Complex roof, which is then transferred to a tank located directly next to the garden for use. There is also a shed to hold the primary tools of gardening.

For more information on the community garden, please call Recreation and Community Services Coordinator at 519-632-8800 ext. 102.

Snack Bar

The North Dumfries Community Complex also contains the Breakaway Cafe, a snack bar on the second level of the arena, above the ice rink. The hours vary and the cafe is open during the fall/winter ice season. Stop by for a coffee and snack and watch a hockey game, or sit in the cafe area where the Township has provided free WIFI service. 

Hall Rentals 

The North Dumfries Community Complex has multi-purpose rooms and the larger MacNeil Hall. Fitness programs are run throughout the building by community groups and businesses alike.

The MacNeil-Hall can be booked for fundraisers or sit down dinners, as well as pickleball, volleyball or badminton. For more information, please contact our Recreation and Community Services Coordinator by email or call 519-632-8800.

The MacNeil Hall can be booked for an event with a Special Occasion Permit/liquor license. 

Community Health Centre

Skate Park

The Township of North Dumfries, in partnership with its community, has built an approximate 1,020 square metre Skate Park at Cowan Park, adjacent to the North Dumfries Community Complex. The Skate Park opened in October 2020.  The Skate Park provides a safe, designated place for Skateboard, BMX, Scooter and In-Line Skate Riders to develop their skills and enjoy the company of their peers.

For more information, visit our Skate Park page.

Off-Leash Dog Park