Walden Community Club

Usage of the Walden Community Club facilities is limited to residents of one of the eight condominium corporations or tenancy in the single rental apartment building. Every resident of Walden Spinney is entitled to access the Club’s amenities, provided they are in good standing and have completed and signed the User Agreement & Liability Waiver. “Good standing” is determined solely and exclusively by the Club’s Board of Directors.

Each user is issued a Walden Club photo ID card, which serves as proof of eligibility and is required for facility access. The card is considered the resident’s “passport” to enjoy all that the Club has to offer.

• A first-time ID card is provided free of charge.

• Replacement cards are subject to a non-refundable fee.

• To obtain an ID card, residents must provide proof of residency and complete the required waiver.

• Deposits may be required for keys to amenities such as the pool and tennis courts. These deposits are refundable upon return of the key.

All Club users must sign in with Club staff upon arrival at the front entrance.

All Club users have a completed and signed the User Agreement & Liability Waiver on file prior to using the Club facilities

The safety of Club users and staff is a top priority. Residents are expected to behave respectfully and use Club equipment and spaces responsibly.

• The Club strives to meet recognized safety standards for recreational facilities, but cannot be held responsible for injuries or health issues related to pre-existing conditions.

• It is each individual’s responsibility to participate in activities suitable for their health and ability.

• Users are accountable for the conduct of their guests and must accompany them during visits.

All residents are entitled to Club access through their ownership or tenancy. Most operating costs are funded through shared contributions from each of the nine member corporations. The primary exception is revenue from lounge rentals, which are subject to posted fees.

Fees related to key deposits, replacement cards, and rental use of facilities are posted at the Club or on the website and may change from time to time.

The Club is a not-for-profit, shared-use amenity governed by a Board of Directors and subject to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). Each of the nine participating corporations (eight condos and one rental building) appoints a representative to the Board of Directors to represent its members' interests and oversee the operation of the Club and its programming. It is incumbent upon each Director to ensure that their constituent owners are kept informed of the Club’s activities, policies, and matters brought before the Board. As a corporate entity, the Club is required to file annual tax returns as a not-for-profit corporation and must maintain up-to-date records with the relevant provincial authorities.

Walden Spinney was developed and named by Bill Small. In the early stages of planning the community, Mr. Small and his father took a trip to Boston, where they visited a state park located between the towns of Concord and Lincoln. There, they spent time at Walden Pond — a peaceful body of water roughly half a mile long and nearly two miles in circumference. Its shoreline is dotted with white stone and sandy beaches, and it is surrounded by wooded hills and a spinney (a small wooded area). Moved by the quiet beauty of the setting, the Smalls chose to name their Mississauga development Walden Spinney in its honour.

The Walden Community Club was officially incorporated on December 18, 1991, as a separately registered not-for-profit entity. It was created to serve the shared recreational needs of the Walden Spinney community — comprising eight condominium corporations and one rental apartment building, Walden Glen.