NEWS RELEASE
July 26, 2011
Milton’s first indoor walking/jogging track opens at the Milton Sports Centre
On Tuesday, August 2, 2011 the indoor walking/jogging track at the Milton Sports Centre will be open to the public, marking the completion of Phase 1 of a 3 phase project at the Milton Sports Centre.
The track, located above Rink C and accessible by the new elevator to the second floor, is approximately 200 meters in length and offers three lanes for different speeds.
“The new walking track will be a great way for Miltonians, along with family and friends, to stay out of the heat this summer and be more active,” said Milton Mayor Gord Krantz. “This expansion offers our residents even more recreational opportunities and we are very grateful to our partners at the federal and provincial levels of government who have provided funding for these amenities that our community will enjoy for years to come.”
From August 2 to September 4 the public will have free access to the walking/jogging track. Starting Tuesday, September 6, a yearly pass can be purchased for $5 per person.
Along with the addition of the walking/jogging track, Phase 1 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion included a renovated banquet room, Rinks C and D, which are currently being used for summer camps and will be ice ready on August 15 and September 24, respectively and an activity room for children and youth programming that is also available for rent to the public.
Phase 2, to be completed in early September, boasts a double gym, a multipurpose room called the Optimist Room, a studio and a new customer service desk.
The project will be completed in the fall when Phase 3, a leisure pool and eight lane pool, will open to the public.
Phases 1 and 2 of the Milton Sports Centre expansion were possible thanks to funding assistance from federal and provincial grants of approximately $13.4 million from the Building Canada Fund Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
For more information, visit milton.ca or call 905-878-7252 ext. 2211.
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For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Reynolds
Director, Community Services
905-878-7252, ext. 2180
Liliana Busnello
Communications Specialist
905-878-7252, ext. 2154
Hello,
I have a sister that resides in Milton and she tells me that you have a wonderful indoor walking track. I reside in Missisauga and I am interested in walking at an indoor walking track. Would you happen to know where one is located in Mississauga? The only one I found is located at the Cawthra Community Centre but their fees are about $135 per year. Your fees are only $5 per year. Can you help me out? Please and thank you.