Downtown Sports Venues Expand With New Water Facilities and Arenas

Construction has begun on an $87.5 million expansion to Calgary's MNP Community & Sport Centre in the downtown core, adding leisure water facilities and scheduled to wrap up in late 2026.

These projects arrive as multiple downtown cores update sport infrastructure to meet resident demand for training and competition space. The timing aligns with ongoing land deals and permit approvals that clear the way for new venues without requiring emergency approvals.

Named projects in progress

Jacobs Entertainment has secured permits and started construction on the first four youth sports fields of a 12-field master plan in Reno's downtown core. The Ottawa Senators finalized a land deal to purchase 4.5 hectares at LeBreton Flats for a new arena in Ottawa's downtown, enabling zoning and site decontamination to proceed. Surrey is planning a $200 million investment to build a new 10,000-seat sports and entertainment arena in its downtown core. Port Coquitlam's $132 million community centre in the downtown core is substantially completed and set for a grand opening on October 2, with skating and fitness amenities already open.

Each development carries a documented cost or timeline drawn from public records. The Calgary expansion carries an $87.5 million price tag and a late-2026 completion target. The Reno plan covers an eventual 12 fields. The Ottawa purchase covers 4.5 hectares. Surrey's arena is listed at $200 million with 10,000 seats. Port Coquitlam's centre is budgeted at $132 million with an October 2 opening date.

Next steps for users

Residents can track opening announcements through the operating organisations once construction milestones are reached. Schedules for the Calgary water facilities and the Port Coquitlam skating areas will be posted by the respective centres closer to their completion dates.