Indoor fieldhouse
Take a virtual tour of the indoor fieldhouse
Community group survey (complete)
Thank you to those groups that shared their feedback through the community group survey. A summary of What We Heard is available.
Resident survey (complete)
Residents were invited to share their views about the proposed indoor fieldhouse through an online survey. A summary of results is available.
What We Heard report (2.6 MB)
About the proposed indoor fieldhouse
As part of its community recreation planning, Strathcona County is exploring the feasibility of a new indoor multi-use fieldhouse.
This approach is based on the County's Recreation and Culture Strategy findings that indoor field space, gymnasium/court space and fitness tracks are top development priorities for community recreation.
The proposed indoor fieldhouse could include a “full-size” non-boarded indoor turf with walking/running track, multi-use court spaces, multi-use meeting and program rooms and a social gathering/lobby space.
If approved, depending on the size, type, and scope of facility chosen, the overall cost for the facility (based on preliminary work done to date) is approximately $90M. This estimate consider the cost of building and site-related capital costs.
For context, the proposed facility would be about two-thirds the size of Millennium Place. The indoor field and multi-purpose court space surface area is approximately 150,000 sq ft., making it significantly larger than the indoor fields currently at Millennium Place.
A site has not yet been selected for this potential project. Please note, this project is currently in the concept and planning phase. Administration will seek approval for the development of the fieldhouse later in 2020.
Current design and facility elements consider community needs growth projection, accessibility and alignment with the Strathcona County Recreation and Culture Strategy, Tourism Strategy and Social Framework, along with construction capital cost and long-term operating reviews.
Next steps
Next steps include sharing the public survey responses with Council as part of their consideration for the indoor fieldhouse, at an upcoming Council meeting later this fall.
Presentations
- Council presentation: November 24, 2020
- Council presentation: October 27, 2020
- Priorities committee presentation: October 6, 2020
Fieldhouse activities
Fieldhouse activities (544.0 KB)
The indoor fieldhouse could accommodate a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to:
| Soccer | Field hockey | Basketball |
| Football | Ultimate frisbee | Walking |
| Rugby | Fitness | Wheelchair sports |
| Softball | School activities | Bocce |
| Baseball | Senior activities | Pickleball |
| Lawn bowling | Youth activities | Running |
| Badminton | Lacrosse | Volleyball |
Frequent questions
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Where would this indoor fieldhouse be located?
1. Where would this indoor fieldhouse be located?
Permanent link to Where would this indoor fieldhouse be located?A site has not been identified for this potential project at this point in time. Site assessment work continues to move forward.
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The proposed indoor fieldhouse could include a "full-size" non-boarded indoor turf with walking/running track, multi-use court spaces, multi-use meeting and program rooms and a social gathering/lobby space.
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How will this indoor field differ from the ones currently at Millennium Place?
3. How will this indoor field differ from the ones currently at Millennium Place?
Permanent link to How will this indoor field differ from the ones currently at Millennium Place?For context, the proposed facility would be about two-thirds the size of Millennium Place. The indoor field and multi-purpose court space area is approximately 150,000 sq ft, making it significantly larger than the indoor fields currently at Millennium Place. Aside from the size, the other major difference of this playing surface is that there will be no boards.
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The County is now gathering community input. Public survey responses will be shared with Council as part of their consideration for the indoor fieldhouse, at an upcoming Council meeting later this fall.
Timeline
This project is currently in the planning phase.
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Exploration phase: October 2019 Approval to develop concept and estimate costs |
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Planning phase: Fall 2019 to Fall 2020
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Detailed design phase: 2021 (if approved by Council)
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