Snow event declared

The City of Waterloo has extended the snow event and street parking ban until 12 p.m. (noon) Saturday, January 17, 2026. 

Vehicles parked on the street may be ticketed or towed. Removing cars from the streets helps us with snow removal.

Overnight parking exemptions are not permitted.

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Use our indoor tracks

Exercise year-round at walking and running tracks at Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex (WMRC) and the walking loop at RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex and Healthy Living Centre.

There is no fee and you don't need to register.

On this page:

  1. WMRC running track
  2. WMRC walking track
  3. RIM Park walking loop

 

WMRC running track

WMRC has a four-lane track that circles the arena:

  • walk in the inside two lanes
  • jog in the outside middle lane
  • run in the outside lane

Check the WMRC running track schedule

The WMRC running track distances are:

  • 4.3 laps on the inside lane = 1 km
  • 4.2 laps of the first middle lane = 1 km
  • 4 laps of the second middle lane = 1 km
  • 3.9 laps of the outside lane = 1 km

Find the complete list of rules posted at the track, including:

  • enter using the second-level door on the main stairwell or the elevator
  • participants must be 13 years or older unless unless actively supervised by an adult (18+)
  • find change rooms on the running track level
  • walk no more than two people side-by-side
  • a maximum of two people may push single strollers side-by-side and only in the walking lanes
  • strollers must remain single file when using the jogging and running lanes
  • we allow walking poles on the track
  • no hockey sticks, balls, pucks, mats, weights or skipping ropes
  • use proper footwear that is dry and made for running or walking (5 mm spikes are permitted)
  • the track is not for commercial use, and we don't allow private or instructional lessons

WMRC walking track

WMRC has a two-lane track for walking only. Find it next to the Hauser Fitness Studios.

Check the WMRC walking track schedule

The WMRC walking track distances are:

  • 10.7 laps around the inside lane = 1 km
  • 10 laps around the outside lane = 1 km

Find the complete list of rules posted at the track, including:

  • the inside lane is for walking and the outside lane is for passing
  • no running
  • walk in single file
  • strollers must remain single file in the inside lane
  • participants must be 13 years or older unless actively supervised by an adult (18+)
  • you can use walking poles
  • no hockey sticks, balls, pucks, mats, weights or skipping ropes
  • use proper footwear that is dry and made for walking, no spikes
  • the track is not for commercial use, and we don't allow private or instructional lessons

RIM Park indoor walking loop

Get your steps in at RIM Park, where the hallways form a 550-metre walking loop:

  • available daily from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • closed for holidays, special events or maintenance
  • call 519-884-5363 to check for schedule changes

Follow these walking loop guidelines:

  • no running
  • remain in the walking loop hallways or walking area
  • keep moving at all times
  • let others know if you need to pass them
  • pass on the left
  • strollers are permitted
  • walking poles are the only equipment allowed
  • no hockey sticks, balls, pucks, mats, weights or skipping ropes