Timken Centre, 2 Third Avenue

Welcome to the St. Thomas Timken Community Centre, the newest ice facility in St. Thomas.

This two-rink facility was officially opened to a sold-out crowd on Thursday, October 20, 2005. 

We are very proud of this addition to our City, as it truly is a community centre, attracting people of all ages every day, every season.

Please read on for details:

The Parks and Recreation Department is located on the main floor of the Timken Centre, just inside the main entrance. The administrative functions for all aspects of the parks and recreation services of the City of St. Thomas are provided in this very convenient location.  Fully accessible with plenty of parking.  Hours of operation: 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays.

L.E. Walker Rink: surface is 200 x 85 (NHL size) with fixed seating for 2200 viewers surrounding the rink and an additional 300 spots for standing room only.

Presstran-Formet Rink: surface is 200 x 85 (NHL size) with bleacher seating for approximately 100 people.

Reith Fitness Track: located on the second level of the Walker Rink, this rubberized fitness track provides an all-weather option for your exercise routine.  

The track is open daily during the Fall-Winter season from 8am to 10pm (note:  the arena is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day each year). During the Spring-Summer season, the track is open from 8am to 8pm.

5 laps = 1 kilometre

8 laps = 1 mile

There is no charge to use this facility.

Doug Tarry Room:  this multi-use facility is 54 feet by 84 feet in size and features a servery, bar, change rooms, event office, washrooms, basketball nets, and an upper viewing gallery.

Licenced capacity (dining and dance floor): 288

Unlicenced capacity (non-fixed seating): 455

OhiOntario Room: a meeting room located on the second floor of the Walker Rink that can accommodate approximately 25 people.  Glassed in on two sides for viewing opportunities for both rinks.

The Corner Suite: a meeting room located in the south-east corner of the upper level of the Walker Rink that can accommodate approximately 25 people.