A wide variety of amenities are available across Woolwich Township. Local government and service clubs have collaborated to provide residents and visitors with arenas, a swimming pool, and natural and sports parks. Hiking trails and public transportation provide linkages throughout the Township and into the cities. Gathering places and churches allow residents to meet for religious worship and social interaction. While there is a noticeable lack of facilities in some areas of the Township and a shortage of recreation for teens, activities are available to suit most interests.

Woolwich boasts 19 public parks, 2 arenas, a swinmming pool, 6 hiking trails and many natural open spaces. Canoeing, fly-fishing, hiking, swimming and team sports are close at hand and readily accessible. A new trail is being developed on an old rail right-of-way between West Montrose and Elmira. While the Township owns the land used for parks, local service clubs and recreation associations are responsible for most of the development and maintenance.

The lack of teen activities is a serious concern to teens and adults alike. While other groups have planned recreation programs and spaces, there are only occasional events, such as dances, for teens.

Many of the small villages have few, if any, recreational facilities and programs nearby. A common lament among people in the small villages is that community meeting places no longer exist or are exclusive to a few.

What you can do to improve community amenities:

• Volunteer with an organization that provides transportation.
• Join a group that helps make trails happen.
• Donate land, money, benches, and/or time to improve and encourage new parks, arenas, and trails.
• Tend our present trails, parks, arenas, and meeting places by picking up after ourselves and others, staying on the paths, and leaving nature as it is for others to enjoy after us.
• Volunteer with other places and groups which provide amenities.
• Contact the Township and Region to share our ideas for improved community amenities
• Join your local Parks and Recreation Association

For More Information:

Woolwich Directory of Services and Facilities - Gloria Spencer 669-1647 x259 or 664-2613

Woolwich Community Services - 669-5139 or 1-800-661-7918

Woolwich Parks and Recreation - Larry Devitt 669-1647 x261 or 664-2613

Region of Waterloo Planning and Culture Department - Chris Gosselin, responsible for trails in Regional forests 575-4501

Conestogo-Winterbourne Optimist Club - Scott MacKenzie 664-1374 (Health Valley Trail)

Woolwich Trails Group- Inge Rinne at 742-8750

Kiwanis Transit- Cheryl Fisher 669-4533 or 1-800-461-1355

Care-Ring - 669-5130 or 1-800-661-7918

Woolwich Active Living Directory for Seniors - 664-3794 x230

Community Care Concepts - 669-3023 or 749-0784