MNP Sport and Community Centre

Leisure Expansion Aquatics Project (LEAP) at MNP Community & Sport Centre

We are investing $57.5 million in aquatic leisure amenities at the MNP Community & Sport Centre located at 2225 Macleod Trail S.E. The Leisure Aquatic Expansion Project (LEAP) will see an expansion, modernization and upgrade to the existing facility providing a wider range of recreation programs and services to meet the needs of the greater downtown area, surrounding communities and all Calgarians. This project is being led by the Lindsay Park Sport Society (LPSS) with support from The City of Calgary. 

Background

MNP Community & Sport Centre is a multi-purpose aquatic and fitness facility serving both competitive sport and the recreation needs of Calgarians. It’s a vibrant community hub and a centre for sport excellence.

City of Calgary research conducted between 2019 and 2021 identified a clear gap in leisure aquatic amenities such as waterslides, lazy rivers and wave pools in the downtown area. These amenities exist in facilities serving Calgary’s suburbs, but there are none in close proximity to the core communities.

Design

The scope of the LEAP Project is:

  • Enhanced leisure aquatic amenities. These may include:
    • A lazy river
    • A tot pool with play structure
    • A whirlpool / hot tub
    • A 25m teach pool
    • Slides
  • Supporting amenities such as universal change rooms, an updated and more efficient lobby area, etc.

Benefit

This project will add enhanced leisure aquatic recreation amenities and provide a modern recreation experience for all Calgarians.

Impact

Capital investment in the LEAP project and the additional investment being made to modernize the competition amenities will generate 335 full-time jobs and contribute over $55 million to the GDP (based on Infrastructure Calgary’s economic impact assessment model).

Budget

Funding provided for this project totals $85 million from the following sources:

  • $57.5 million from The City of Calgary, approved by Calgary City Council in May 2021 (CPS2021-0748) and Nov. 2023 (C2023-1148).
  • $7.5 million from the Lindsay Park Sport Society.
  • $20 million from the Province of Alberta.

Timeline

  • 2021 — A city-wide pool study and needs assessment for aquatic amenities in the Greater Downtown Area is conducted. The analysis identified a lack of aquatic facilities with specialized leisure aquatic amenities available in the city centre.
  • 2021 — The MNP Community & Sport Centre Feasibility Study is completed. The study evaluated expansion options at the Sport Centre to accommodate enhanced aquatic leisure amenities and proposed an expansion on the west side of the facility.
  • May 2021 — Calgary City Council approved $45M (CPS2021-0748) for the modernization and upgrade of MNP to address the need in the city centre for specialized leisure aquatic amenities.
  • 2022 — Public engagement takes place and leisure amenities narrowed down.
  • 2023 — Mobility study undertaken.
  • 2024 — Construction is expected to begin.
  • 2027 — Construction is expected to be completed.

For a detailed account of construction activities including how to access the MNP Community & Sport Centre during construction, please visit the MNP Community & Sport Centre project page.

This information has no legal status and cannot be used as an official interpretation of the various bylaws, codes and regulations currently in effect. The City of Calgary accepts no responsibility to persons relying solely on this information. Web pages are updated periodically. ​

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