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The Clarence-Rockland Recreational and Cultural Complex adds another compelling reason to stay in our great city. We – rural and urban residents, our children, seniors, and young families – live here because we understand the many advantages of living in a smaller community. We want a safe and clean environment, good neighbours, wholesome activities, and to be part of an involved and caring community.

A committee was formed in 2001 – made up of representatives from cultural organizations, all of the school boards, and members of local sports organizations – representing both the rural and urban members of our community. This committee voiced the needs and wants of the community: a recreational and cultural complex.

The committee identified the YMCA-YWCA organization as ideally suited to run the recreational facility, and the Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien expressed its willingness to provide land, and invest in the library and recreational facility. The partners have each demonstrated their commitment to the success of the Community Complex.

 

OUR COMMUNITY COMPLEX

The two-storey, 65,000 square foot Clarence-Rockland Recreational and Cultural Complex is designed as a completely accessible, fully bilingual, gathering place for our entire community. The Complex will bring together:


An integrated public and school library run by the Public Library

  • A larger and updated collection, with an increased budget to acquire a more diverse collection of books, DVDs, and CDs
  • More research and computer labs, with updated and high-speed equipment
  • Designated rooms for school groups, after-school programs, and reading clubs
  • Reading lounge complete with fireplace


A Cafeterium

  • A 450-seat cafeterium available to all schools and community groups in the area, to perform plays, hold meetings, and more
  • Will include a screen for hosting presentations and movie nights
  • Professional light and sound equipment, a proper stage, backstage facilities, and dressing rooms for artists
  • Training and teaching opportunities for creative and performing arts programs


The Main Promenade, a relaxed and inviting area complete with art gallery

  • A wholesome environment for youth, young families, working and home-based adults, and our growing senior population
  • Bistro-style coffee shop for meeting and socializing
  • Local artists' and artisans' showcase, complete with Heritage display on Clarence Creek, Bourget, Cheney, Saint-Pascal-Baylon, Hammond, and Rockland


A pool, track, gymnasium, and fitness centre run by the YMCA-YWCA

  • Indoor pools (a shallow warm-water pool with a therapeutic area, and a 4-lane 25-metre pool) with swimming programs suited for every member of the community
  • A fully equipped fitness centre with weight training equipment surrounded by an indoor walking/running track
  • Regulation-size gymnasium and fitness room for groups


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Partners

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