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    • Home
    • Library Services
      • Our Mission & Services
      • Borrowing Library Items
      • Services for Children
      • Children's Summer Program
      • Volunteering
      • Library FAQ
      • Donate to the WPCL
      • Library Board
      • Contact Us
    • Catalogue
      • Search the Catalogue
      • DVD Collection
      • Fall of 2022
      • Summer 2022 Books
    • WP Community Centre
      • About Walker's Point
      • About the WPCC
      • Activities at the Centre
      • Events at the WPCC
      • The Military Memorial
      • Historic Photos of WP
      • Community Links

  • Home
  • Library Services
    • Our Mission & Services
    • Borrowing Library Items
    • Services for Children
    • Children's Summer Program
    • Volunteering
    • Library FAQ
    • Donate to the WPCL
    • Library Board
    • Contact Us
  • Catalogue
    • Search the Catalogue
    • DVD Collection
    • Fall of 2022
    • Summer 2022 Books
  • WP Community Centre
    • About Walker's Point
    • About the WPCC
    • Activities at the Centre
    • Events at the WPCC
    • The Military Memorial
    • Historic Photos of WP
    • Community Links

Walker's Point Community Centre Activities

Indoor Activities
Sports & Equipment
All Seasons Trails
WP Garden Diggers

Indoor Activities

Regular activities are organized and offered to residents and non-residents of Walker’s Point at NO COST. The Township of Muskoka Lakes issues permits and supports the endeavours of organizers and participants. These are the indoor activities that are held throughout the week at the Walker’s Point Community Centre:


MONDAY          10:00-11:00   Walk with Ease 

TUESDAY          10:00-11:00   Tai Chi

WEDNESDAY  10:00-11:00   Yoga

WEDNESDAY    1:00-3:00    Quilting (Sept-June)

THURSDAY      10:00-12:00  Pickleball (Sept-June)

FRIDAY             10:00-12:00  Pickleball (July/August)

Walk with Ease - Mondays 10:00-11:00 AM

The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk with Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program.  In the large hall at the Community Centre. the program's CD is played and the attending group follows the directions. The program has proven to increase balance, strength, and walking pace. A variety of weights is available and weights can be used while following the 45 min program. Warm-up, aerobic, cool-down, wall and chair exercises make up the routine. Come improve your overall health while walking indoors in the hall.

Tai Chi - Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Tai Chi improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. There are also immense emotional and mental benefits. A DVD program is cast onto the hall’s projection wall and the group follows Simplified Tai Chi for Beginners as members support each other 

Yoga - Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM

Yoga helps improve muscle tone and strength as well as respiration and cardio health. A DVD program is cast on to the hall’s projection wall and the group follows and enjoys the gentle stretch of The Gift of Yoga. 

Quilting - Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 PM Sept-June

A very experienced group of ladies gather for an afternoon of fellowship and quilting on special projects.  Newcomers of all experience levels are welcome at any  time. 

Pickleball - 10:00-12:00

This increasingly popular game is attractive to many individuals. Drop in any Thursday, September-June, whether you have your own equipment or not. An indoor net and court markers are set up inside the hall and two hours fly by. Instruction is provided to those new to the game. Paddles and balls are available year-round. 

Sept-Jun  -  Thursdays

 Jul-Aug    - Fridays

Both the indoor court and two outdoor courts are available for organized play over this 2-hour block period.   During busy periods, 30 minute playing slots are expected by the Township of Muskoka Lakes regulations.

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Sports & Equipment

Tennis

Pickleball

Pickleball

The WP tennis courts have been recently refreshed and players are enjoying the smooth surface and clear court lines.
Please notice the 2 sets of court lines on these outside courts, reflecting the 2 different sizes of courts for the 2 games (tennis and pickleball).  During busy periods, 30 minute playing slots are expected by the Township of Muskoka Lakes regulations. 

Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball lines now exist on the outside courts.  Free play can occur any time.   During busy periods, 30 minute playing slots are expected by the Township of Muskoka Lakes regulations.   


Bring a pickleball paddle and an outdoor ball. Paddles and balls can be borrowed from the library when it is open.

How to Play Pickleball

Playground

Pickleball

Playground

 There are also wonderful playground climbers, a slide and swings behind the centre as well as a hoop, basketballs and other items to use. Enjoy and keep our space delightful! 

Playground

 

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All Seasons Trails

WPCC Trail Map

Walking Trail Entrance

Walking Trail Entrance

Printed copies also available in the Library.

Download Map

Walking Trail Entrance

Walking Trail Entrance

Walking Trail Entrance

 4 kms of well marked woodland trails that can be enjoyed on foot or by snowshoe. 

Working on the trail

Walking Trail Entrance

Walker's Point Trails

Volunteers are always needed to maintain the trails. Join in!

Walker's Point Trails

Walking Trail Entrance

Walker's Point Trails

The new lookout trail, known locally as Berry Mountain, was a long time hidden gem of Muskoka Lakes. Walker's Point Lookout is well known locally for its wonderful view of Lake Muskoka. This short 1km trail offers a great view of Lake Muskoka.

 

Walker's Point Lookout Trail Map

Walker's Point Lookout Trail Brochure

Muskoka Lakes Trails & Hiking

WP Garden Diggers

Blue Sky, Clean Water, Plants & Rocks

Enjoy the flower beds in front of the community centre and library as well as the beds that are at the entrance of the point and road intersections!  The beds are creatively planned and cared for by a dedicated group of energetic gardeners.  Thanks to all the WP Diggers!! 


The Diggers:

  1. Maintain floral gardens
  2. Do trail plantings
  3. Maintain and extend planting of Main Trails to add Native Plants that provide pollination for butterflies, birds & natural food for Wildlife
  4. Maintain Walker's Point Lookout Park and Trail



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