Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre

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Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre
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Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre
Former namesF.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre (1985-2000)
Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex (2000-2020)
Address249 Sherk Street
Location Leamington, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates 42°02′33″N82°36′22″W / 42.0424667°N 082.6060667°W / 42.0424667; -082.6060667
OwnerThe Corporation of The Municipality of Leamington, Ontario
Capacity Highbury Canco Arena: 2,500
Unico Arena: 200
Construction
Opened1985 (1985)
Expanded2000
Tenants
Leamington Flyers (Highbury Canco Arena)
Website
Official Website

The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, formerly known as the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, is a recreation centre in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. The facility was opened in 1985 as the F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre. [1]

Contents

The complex was expanded in 2000, providing the community with access to two ice pads, and a fitness and aquatic centre.

On May 12, 2020, the Municipality of Leamington announced new sponsorship and naming rights for Leamington’s recreational complex to Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. [2]

Facilities

Highbury Canco Arena

Added to the complex in 2000 as the Heinz Arena, Highbury Canco Arena is the home of the 2 time defending Western Conference Champion Leamington Flyers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The arena has an Olympic (or international) sized ice surface with bowl seating for up to 2,500 people. Highbury Canco Arena is also used by local minor hockey teams and the Leamington Skating Club. [3]

The former Heinz Arena name was changed after the main sponsor of the arena, Heinz, ended Canadian production of its products in Leamington. On August 15, 2015, The Heinz Arena became the Highbury Canco Arena [4]

Unico Arena

Unico Arena was also added in the renovations done to the complex in 2000. The Unico Arena has an NHL (or North American) sized ice pad with seating for 200 people.

The F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre

The original portion of the current complex is the F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre. This portion of the complex houses:

The municipality offers gym memberships to the public, and there are currently over 3,000 members. [5]

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References

  1. "Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex - Leamington". www.leamington.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06.
  2. "Nature Fresh Farms Proudly Announces the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre". 13 May 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  3. "Arenas Highbury Canco and Unico". The Municipality of Leamington. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
  4. "Heinz Arena Becomes Highbury Canco Arena | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper windsoriteDOTca News".
  5. "FT Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre". The Municipality of Leamington. Retrieved 2014-01-19.