This morning the City of Edmonton, along with Ward Anirniq Councillor Erin Rutherford, Clark Builders, the Alberta Velodrome Association and Do North Events (formerly World Triathlon Edmonton), celebrated the launch of construction of the Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre.

“This new recreation centre embodies the City’s vision of Edmonton as a recreation city,” said Adam Laughlin, Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services. “It’s a great demonstration of our City’s commitment to building vibrant spaces, supporting Edmontonians to be healthy and active, and ensuring equity in access to recreation facilities and amenities.”

The 16,416 square metre facility includes a fitness centre, walking/running track, gymnasia, multi-purpose program rooms, indoor play space, sanctioned indoor cycling track, a link to the current Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre, and supporting site development including roads, parking, landscaping and tennis court development.

“It’s always exciting when a project comes to life – especially a project that will make a big difference in the community,” said Ron Orr, Minister of Culture, Government of Alberta. “Our community grants are designed to help build vibrant, active communities, and this project does exactly that. I know this project will positively impact the physical and mental well-being of many Edmontonians. I look forward to watching the construction progress and I know that thousands of residents and high-calibre athletes will be following along, too.”

The project has been advanced in partnership with the Argyll Velodrome Association and Do North Events. They have been engaged in the facility design since 2012 and will hold important roles in animating the recreation centre for community and sport patrons.

“The Argyll Velodrome Association is honoured to be partners with the City of Edmonton and Do North Events in the development and future operations of this amazing facility,” said David Embury, Argyll Velodrome Association. “We are proud to offer opportunities for all ages and abilities in our sports. We look forward to completing construction and the prospect of enhancing the growth of our sports with great anticipation.”

“We’re excited about the opportunities a world-class facility such as this provides for the community and for the sports of cycling and triathlon,” said Lindsay Harrison, Director, Do North Events. “Do North Events is proud to be contributing to the development of sport, to future event hosting, and to Edmonton’s active living and healthy city vision.”

City Council approved the project budget of $153.41M in December 2021. Site preparation has started and the facility is scheduled to be completed in spring 2026 and will open to the public that year. The project will generate more than 700 full-time jobs, which will be greatly beneficial to the local economy. The project is an architectural partnership between hcma and Dub Architects, in association with FaulknerBrowns Architects.