Located in the heart of Glenmore Athletic Park in southwest Calgary, the $85.6 million twin arena will provide modern amenities and two ice surfaces to replace the existing single-sheet at Stu Peppard Arena, which was originally built in 1962.
“Building a new, state-of-the-art facility like the Glenmore Twin Arena is a critical investment in Calgary’s future,” says Mayor Jyoti Gondek. “As our city continues to grow, we must prioritize recreational infrastructure to meet the needs of all Calgarians. This new arena will provide the opportunities for all ages and abilities to stay active, connected, and engaged in the communities they call home.”
The new two-rink facility will feature an enhanced spectator experience, with capacity for 1,000 seats at one rink and 300 seats at the other. A welcome lobby on the ground level will feature a seating area, accessible washrooms and access to the team and officials’ rooms.
The second floor – which will be accessible by elevator and stairs – will include a spectator concourse between the two rinks for easy access to seating areas, washrooms and snack bar. Additional support spaces on the second level include a classroom, conference room, multiuse room and warm-up area.
“Ward 11 is home to many families and recreation enthusiasts. Glenmore Twin Arena is a welcome addition to meet the growing need for ice rinks in Southwest Calgary,” says City Councillor Kourtney Penner.
Designed for operational efficiency, the new twin arena will also target a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold approach.
“The new Glenmore Twin Arena will provide the sport community with new, modern amenities and improved accessibility,” says Kerensa Swanson Fromherz, Director of Public Spaces Delivery with The City of Calgary. “With two rinks replacing the single sheet, there will be more space for teams and athletes to train, practice and compete.”
This project is being delivered as part of the Revised Capital Investment Strategy. Project funding includes a financial contribution from Hockey Calgary.
“Hockey Calgary is thrilled that construction of the new Glenmore Twin Arena is here,” says Kevin Kobelka, Executive Director of Hockey Calgary. “Growth of hockey in the Calgary area continues to be strong in both the male and female categories, and we’re confident the addition of this facility will help us grow the great game of hockey and other ice sports in Calgary.”
GamePLAN
Glenmore Twin Arena is in alignment with the recently adopted GamePLAN Making Waves service level, which aims to increase bookable hours at ice rinks by 25% with one sheet of ice for every 32,000 residents. By 2050, we hope to have a total inventory of 68 ice sheets, helping to meet the needs of an ever-growing population of Calgarians.
“Public recreational spaces serve as community hubs. They provide opportunities for people to come together, socialize and build strong relational bonds. They foster a sense of community pride and identity,” says Heather Johnson, Director of Recreation and Social Programs “As stewards of these vital spaces, we are deeply committed to creating a public recreation network that is equitable, inclusive and sustainable.”
For more information about the Glenmore Twin Arena and construction updates, please visit Calgary.ca/GlenmoreTwinArena.
