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Leisureplex closing for the season Nov 1, playground will remain open

Be advised that the Leisureplex sports fields and public washroom, located at 2543 South Grimsby Road 6, in Smithville, will be closing for the season at the end of the month. Gates will be closed on November 1, 2025.

Seasonal closure is necessary in order to prevent damage to sports fields caused by unauthorized vehicle access. Gates at the Leisureplex will reopen in May of 2026. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The playground area remains open and accessible year-round. A small...

Tree planting along Twenty Mile Creek in Smithville

The Township of West Lincoln is partnering with Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority’s Trees for All program to plant 800 trees along Twenty Mile Creek in Smithville.

This project will mitigate flooding, expand tree cover and provide native Carolinian habitat.

To prepare the site, located behind Creek View Drive (accessible off South Grimsby Road 6), the existing brush will be cleared and rototilled; following which, the area will be seeded with cover crop and native riparian wildflower seed...

New schedule of drop-in programs starts Oct 20

Great news for West Lincoln residents looking to stay active and social over the colder season. The Township has updated its fall schedule of drop-in programming at the West Lincoln Community Centre, to include more opportunities for unstructured indoor recreation.

The new drop-in program schedule comes into effect on Monday, October 20, and includes the following:

• Adult basketball
• Adult volleyball
• Family open gym
• Pickleball, including advanced and beginner
• Older adult social (free)
• Ukulele jam...