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Community Parks & Trails

Parks & Playgrounds

We have many beautiful playground areas surrounded by walking paths, park benches and picnic tables. Our community parks in Atwood, Wallace, Monkton and Listowel also include pavilions available for rent for special occasions like reunions and family picnics.

Pavilions

North Perth has 6 Pavilions located throughout Listowel, Monkton, Atwood, and Wallace available for outdoor rentals. This covered space is a great option to rent for family gatherings, birthday parties, bridal showers, etc. Some of the Pavilions are equipped with a kitchen that can be rented for an additional fee.

Amphitheatre

Located in the Listowel Memorial Park, the amphitheatre is available for weddings, picnics, events and performances.

Tennis/Pickleball Courts

Fabulous courts available in Listowel, Atwood and Monkton. Tennis/Pickleball courtesy rule: When people are waiting for a court, players must stop playing on the half hour regardless of when they began to play. Tennis & Pickleball takes precedence over all other sports on the courts at all times.

Soccer Fields

Fields to suit all ages are available for team play and tournaments from May to September.

Ball Diamonds

We have a variety of excellent ball diamonds available for slo-pitch, soft ball, and fastball in all locations and an amazing hard ball field in Listowel. We co-ordinate bookings and maintain our diamonds and most are equipped with lights. Available May to September.

North Perth Trails

North Perth offers trail users a unique combination of trails through the core area, agricultural land, parks, and former railway rights of way. Listowel Memorial Park has a beautiful walking trail along the Maitland River featuring many eye-catching flower gardens and parks. The North Perth Trail runs along the former railway from Listowel to Atwood (and from Listowel to Gowanstown.) The Guelph to Goderich (G2G) rail trail runs along former Canadian Pacific Railway land that stretches over 127km between Guelph and Goderich. The Perth Harvest Pathway and the Kissing Bridge trail run from Millbank to the outskirts of Monkton. Enjoy these trails for walking, biking, jogging, cross country skiing, bird watching and nature viewing.

Outdoor Pools

Two outdoor pools, the Listowel Kinsmen Pool located at Listowel Memorial Park and the Atwood Lions Pool located at the Atwood Lions Park, are available mid-June to the end of August. Refer to pages 20 -25 for public swim information and swimming lesson schedules.

Splash Pad

The Listowel Kinette Splash Pad is located at the Listowel Memorial Park beside the Listowel Kinsmen Pool. Visit northperth.ca for updated hours. (Conditions Permitting)

Skate Park

Located at Listowel Memorial Park, this pre-cast concrete park features quarter pipes, pyramid corners, bank ramps and more! Please read all skatepark rules. It is recommended that helmets, elbow pads and knee pads be worn at all times.

Atwood Lions Outdoor Rink

Located in Atwood, this outdoor rink ammentiy offers a covered area for winter skating and ball hockey.

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