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About the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre
The Municipality of the County of Cumberland boasts a wide variety of facilities and parks throughout Cumberland County including the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre. The Community Centre is a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art venue accommodating sporting, recreational, cultural, tourism and business activities. Uniquely designed to use geothermal energy from the former Springhill Mines to heat and cool the building, the centre is the largest sporting facility in Atlantic Canada to operate on this type of environmentally-friendly power.
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In 2021, the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre completed a solar panel project featuring a 75 kW rooftop installation. This system allows the Centre to sell electricity directly to the power utility, generating revenue while offsetting its overall energy consumption.
Together, the geothermal and solar energy systems significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut the facility’s energy costs by approximately 50%. As a result, the Community Centre has been recognized by Natural Resources Canada’s Community Building Incentive Program as an energy-efficient facility.
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Facility Features
The Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre offers a wide range of amenities designed to support community, recreation, and event needs. The facility includes an NHL-sized arena with seating for 800 spectators, five dressing rooms, an officials’ room, a spacious lobby, storage areas, and a canteen with a full kitchen.
Additional features include a coatroom, meeting and boardroom space, a walking track, a 3,100-square-foot common room, and a dedicated teen centre. The entire facility is fully wheelchair accessible and offers ample free parking for visitors.
For up-to-date information on programs and services available at the Community Centre, please visit the Community Centre's Facebook page or Instagram Feed.
Sponsorship/Advertising Opportunities
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The Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre welcomes businesses and organizations interested in advertising within our facility. With an estimated audience of more than 1,500 spectators and users each week, your message will reach a wide range of potential customers from across Cumberland County and beyond.
Advertising at the Centre is an excellent way to promote your business while demonstrating your support for the local community.
View our Advertising Guide
For details on available advertising opportunities and a full breakdown of rates, please contact our Marketing Officer:
Clarissa McCully 📞 902-664-7427 📧 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Richard Calder Arena
The Richard Calder Arena, located within the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre, offers a premier space for sporting events, concerts, trade shows, and community gatherings. Arena calendar here.
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• NHL-sized ice surface • 17,000 sq. ft. dry pad available mid-April through mid-August for concerts, exhibitions, trade shows, & community events • Elevator access • 812 individual seats with in-floor geothermal heating for a comfortable viewing experience in winter • Five dressing rooms (15’ x 24’) with showers and washroom facilities • Flex room (9’ x 15’) equipped with hand weights and a NuStep recumbent elliptical • Officials room (16’ x 8’) with shower and washroom • Press box (5’ x 14’) with internet connection • Canteen with full kitchen • Seating capacity for up to 1,000 people • Wireless internet throughout the facility
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Seat Dedication Program
The best seat in the house is the one with your name on it!
Dedicating a seat at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre is a visible and lasting way to celebrate a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary — or to honour a friend, family member, or loved one.
Your dedication message can be customized to reflect what’s meaningful to you, such as In Memory Of, In Honour Of, Donated By, In Appreciation, or In Recognition Of your honoree.
Click here for rates and details or contact our Marketing Officer for more information:
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Jim & Jean Gogan Hospitality Suite
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The Jean & Jim Gogan Hospitality Suite is a versatile space located inside the Richard Calder Arena. The suite features internet access, a fridge, sink, counter, and storage area, providing 430 square feet of functional space for a variety of uses.
Perfect for hospitality services during hockey tournaments, birthday parties, meetings, and training seminars, the suite comfortably accommodates up to 20 people.
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CIBC Common Room
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The CIBC Common Room is a 3,000-square-foot multi-purpose space available to rent for weddings, celebrations, dinner theatre, training seminars, live entertainment, and meetings.
The room features integrated projection screens and sound, a fully equipped and licensed kitchen and bar, and a professional stage (24’ x 12’) with nine 8’ x 4’ sections, two sets of stairs, and risers.
Amenities include: • 60” round tables • 8’ and 6’ rectangular tables • 300 black chairs • Podium and microphones • Linen service (additional fees may apply) The permitted commercial kitchen is also available for separate rental.
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Download the Rental Agreement Form or contact our Marketing Officer for more information:
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Indoor Walking Track
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The Walking Track at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre is open seven days a week and offers a safe, accessible space for all ages to stay active year-round.
Hours of Operation: • Winter: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (7 days a week) • Summer: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please note that hours may vary due to facility rentals or community events. For the most up-to-date information, check our social media pages.
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Track Details & Guidelines:
• 5 laps = 1 kilometre
• 8 laps = 1 mile
• Rubberized surface
• No food or drinks (water only permitted)
• No personal belongings on the track
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
• The track will be closed during hockey games, tournaments, and special events
Sharpe Splash and Play Park
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Located at 76 Mechanic Street in Springhill, the Sharpe Splash and Play Park — named in honour of local resident Bev Sharpe — is a favourite summertime destination for families and visitors.
While it’s designed with children in mind, adults are welcome to join in the fun too! The cool water from sprinklers and jets provides a refreshing escape on hot summer days. In addition to the water play area, the park features a playground and public washrooms for visitors’ convenience.
The park is open daily from dawn to dusk, May through September.
To book park or field space, please contact our Administrative Office at 902-763-3000. Download the Parks and Field Rental Agreement
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Lions Park and the Naz MacDonald Walking Trail
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The Lions Park is located at the corner of Main Street and Lisgar Street in Springhill, next to the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre. This beautiful green space features an accessible natural playground, picnic areas, and a variety of recreational amenities including: • Two baseball fields • Two tennis courts • A basketball court • A soccer field • Green space and picnic tables • Parking on-site
Originally named Victoria Park in honour of Queen Victoria, the park once featured a bandstand at the corner of Main and Lisgar where music was played every Sunday afternoon. After Hurricane Hazel blew the roof off in 1952, the Lions Club purchased new playground equipment and began caring for the park. The space later became known as Lions Park, which is now owned and maintained by the Municipality of the County of Cumberland.
The park is also home to the Naz MacDonald Walking Trail, a 1.8 km outdoor fitness trail that circles Lions Park. Named in honour of Lion Naz MacDonald, the trail offers a scenic walk surrounded by a variety of shrubs and flowers. It was constructed by the Town of Springhill in partnership with Service Canada and Corrections Canada.
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Lions Park is open daily from dawn to dusk and is available for community activities, tournaments, concerts, and festivals.
To book park or field space, please contact our
Administrative Office at 902-763-3000.
Download the Parks and Field Rental Agreement
Ballfields
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The Sharpe and Pokie Memorial Fields are located adjacent to the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre. These well-maintained fields feature newly constructed score boxes and are equipped to accommodate both baseball and softball games.
Public washrooms are available on-site, and there is plenty of free parking for players and spectators.
To book park or field space, please contact our Administrative Office at 902-763-3000. Download the Parks and Field Rental Agreement
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June Henwood Memorial Walking Trail (Pit Pond Trail)
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The June Henwood Memorial Walking Trail connects downtown Springhill to McGee Street, offering a scenic route through wooded areas with beautiful pond views. The trail features bridges, a water feature, and lookouts extending over the pond, with access points for fishing — making it a peaceful place to relax or take a leisurely stroll.
A gazebo with electricity is located in the park next to the trail and can be used for gatherings, parties, summer concerts, and community events. The trail is located at the end of Main Street in Springhill.
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For more information about the Municipality’s facilities and parks, please contact our Administrative Office at 902-763-3000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..