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.
City-operated facilities
The City owns, operates and delivers programs at over 50 recreation facilities, such as:
- Southland and Village Square Leisure Centres
- Community aquatic & fitness centres such as Killarney Aquatic & Recreation Centre
- Arenas such as Rose Kohn/Jimmie Condon
- Fieldhouses such as Calgary Soccer Centre and Shouldice Dome
- Athletic parks
- North Mount Pleasant and Wildflower Arts Centres
Partner-operated facilities
The City owns more than 200 recreation facilities or amenities that are operated by partners. Examples include:
- YMCAs such as the Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
- Recreation centres such as MNP Community & Sport Centre, Vivo for Healthier Generations, the Genesis Centre, Trico Centre and Westside Recreation Centre
- Outdoor pools run by the Calgary Outdoor Swimming Pool Association
- Over 180 Community Associations
The City also supports over 50 social recreation organizations (SROs), like Sport Calgary, Calgary Minor Soccer Association, Calgary United Soccer Association, Calgary and District Amateur Softball Association, Calgary Curling Club and Calgary Lawn Bowling Club.
Why do we need GamePLAN?
Calgary’s public recreation system is under strain from aging facilities, rising costs and growing demand. Investments in public recreation have not kept pace with population growth, accessibility needs and diversification. Without investment and a plan, the system will degrade, facilities will close and services will decline.
