The Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex was opened in 1985 as the F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Leamington, Ontario, Canada.

The complex was expanded in 2000 providing the community with access to 2 ice pads, and a fitness and aquatic centre.

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

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.

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

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.

Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex

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

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: 25 meter indoor saltwater swimming pool An indoor walking/jogging track Weight training and cardio fitness rooms Racquetball and squash courts Gym A fitness studio An indoor cycling studio

The municipality offers gym memberships to the public, and there are currently over 3000 members.

References

External links

Official Website

Indoor arenas in Ontario

Indoor ice hockey venues in Canada

Swimming pools

Leamington, Ontario

Buildings and structures in Essex County, Ontario

1985 establishments in Ontario

Sports venues completed in 1985