COVID-19: Reopening Middlesex Centre

Municipal Office

Open by Appointment Only

• The municipal office remains closed for walk-in visitors, but is now open by appointment for services such as building, planning, and municipal clerk (weddings, lottery licensing, etc.). 

• During this period, residents and businesses are encouraged to take advantage of our online services where possible (billing, building permits), or to contact staff via phone or email.

• We cannot accept in-person payments at this time. 

• Please see Building Department & COVID-19: Updates for specific information related to building permits, inspections, etc.

Parks - General Use (walking, hiking, dog walking, biking)

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Note all washrooms are closed at this time.
• Please ensure dogs remain on-leash.

Parks - Playgrounds

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Hours of Operation: dawn to dusk
• To ensure everyone has a safe, fun visit, please:

1. Avoid large gatherings.
2. Practice physical distancing.
3. If the play structure is busy, visit again later.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth.
5. Use hand sanitizer thoroughly & often.
6. Stay home if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms.

• Note all washrooms are closed at this time.

Parks - Splash Pads

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Hours of Operation: 10 am - 8 pm
• To ensure everyone has a safe, fun visit, please:

1. Avoid large gatherings.
2. Practice physical distancing.
3. If the splash pad is busy, visit again later.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth.
5. Use hand sanitizer thoroughly & often.
6. Stay home if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms.

• Note all washrooms are closed at this time.

Parks -  Pavilions

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Open for individual families (same household) to briefly take a rest, have a snack, etc; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Not available for rentals at this time.

Parks - Ball Hockey Rink

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time.

Parks - Basketball Courts

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time.

Parks - Skate Parks

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Not open for organized sports or rentals at this time.

Parks - Sports Fields: Soccer Pitches & Ball Diamonds

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Open for individual families (same household) for informal play/practice; come back later if areas are in use; practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); avoid gathering in groups.
• Open for organized sport rentals. Please contact our Facility Booking team for details.

Parks - Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart); come back later if courts are in use; avoid gathering in groups.
• See COVID-19 Best Practice Guides: 
  Tennis Canada 
  Pickleball Ontario

Parks - Dog Off-Leash Areas ("Paws in Parks")

Open - Special Rules Apply

• Brief visits; come back later if dog-off-leash area is busy; human visitors should practice physical distancing (2m / 6ft apart).
• Note dogs must be on-leash at all other parks, including those parts of Douglas B. Weldon Park and the Ilderton Rail Trail which are not designated as part of the "Paws in Parks" program.

Facilities - Arenas

Closed (limited use)

• Ice time at the Komoka Wellness Centre may be made available under very strict guidelines for athletic competitors in training programs conducted by a recognized Provincial or National Sport Organization.
• Contact Wellness Centre staff for details.

Facilities - Community Centres

Limited availability.

• Most community centres remain closed at this time.
• The London Life Community Rooms at the Komoka Wellness Centre are available for rental. Contact Wellness Centre staff for details.
• The Delaware Community Centre will be available for rental starting in September. Please contact our Facility Booking team for details.

Facilities - Komoka Wellness Centre

Closed (limited use)

• Ice time at the Komoka Wellness Centre may be made available for rental under very strict guidelines for athletic competitors in training programs conducted by a recognized Provincial or National Sport Organization.
• The London Life Community Rooms at the Komoka Wellness Centre are available for rental.
• The YMCA fitness centre and walking track are closed at this time. The YMCA is offering limited summer camp programming. They are currently planning to reopen on August 21, 2020
• The Middlesex County Library's Komoka Branch is open for curbside pick-up.

Waste & Recycling - EnviroDepots

Open - Special Rules Apply

• As of June 6, all materials traditionally accepted at the EnviroDepots will be accepted (see the list under Waste & Recycling).
• Try-Recycling (Clarke Rd) accepting other materials.
• Special protocols for physical distancing on-site.

Waste & Recycling - Household Special (Hazardous) Waste

Open

• Middlesex Centre residents may bring their household hazardous waste to the City of London's Household Special Waste Depot. The city re-opened this facility to the public as of May 26, 2020.