GamePLAN: Reimagining recreation in Calgary
Reimagining recreation in Calgary GamePLAN
GamePLAN is a vision and strategy for the future of public recreation in Calgary for the next 25 years. It will help increase investment in recreation facilities, programs and services throughout Calgary. It sets a service level standard that responds to record levels of population growth and aging infrastructure.
Why do we need GamePLAN?
Calgary’s public recreation system is under strain from aging facilities, rising costs and growing demand while investments have not kept pace. Without investment and a plan, the system will degrade, facilities will close and services will decline.
Learn more about our research and planningWhat does GamePLAN aim to do?
Guide service decisions to help remove barriers to participation
Inform policies to adapt and grow services
Strengthen partnerships with service providers and communities
Improve access and services in the inner and outer city
Secure dedicated funding for the future
Promote a new role for public recreation in civic life
Where are we now?
We're moving into a new phase in GamePLAN called the Capital Project Prioritization Program. It is organized into three implementation waves.
Which projects first?
Wave 1 renews some aging facilities and includes new projects that are most ready to move into planning, design or construction.
- Forest Lawn Aquatic & Fitness Centre Redevelopment
- Northeast Athletic Complex
- New Brighton Athletic Park Upgrade
- Calgary West Soccer Centre Dome Relocation
- Rocky Ridge Fieldhouse
- Southland Leisure Centre Renovation and Expansion
- Woodbine Athletic Park Upgrade
- Kingsland Athletic Park
- Foothills Aquatic & Fitness Centre Redevelopment
- Shouldice Arena Redevelopment
- Shouldice Athletic Park Upgrade
- Foothills Multisport Fieldhouse
- Foothills Athletic Park Upgrade
- Belmont Athletic Park
- Belmont Aquatics & Fitness Centre
- Great Plains Arena Expansion
- Westside Recreation Centre Renovation and Expansion
How will Wave 1 be funded?
Funding projects
Instead of requesting funding for each individual project, we are asking Council to approve funding each budget cycle so the highest-priority work can move forward.
Multiple funding sources
GamePLAN will be funded through a shared funding model that can include:
- Municipal investment
- Development-related contributions
- Partnerships and sponsoships
- Other levels of government
Projects started before the adoption of GamePLAN
Next steps
How to get involved
- Show up to Council budget deliberations
- Take part in project-specific public engagement
- Email us at GamePLAN@calgary.ca