Sport and recreation facilities are the heart of communities across the province, serving as places for Albertans of all ages to gather, build community and be active together. Alberta’s government recognizes the invaluable role that sport and recreational facilities play in fostering community well-being. The Active Communities Initiative was launched earlier this year to support sport and recreational facilities in every corner of our province.
In the first intake of the Active Communities Initiative, Alberta’s government has committed $4.2 million to support the creation and revitalization of 12 facilities in communities across the province.
“The Active Communities Initiative is our commitment to ensuring Albertans have access to up-to-date sport and recreation infrastructure to remain healthy, vibrant and actively engaged in the sports they love. Through this Initiative, we’re building healthier families and more resilient communities by helping create and improve spaces so that more Albertans can be more active more often.”
“Having access to sport and recreation is key to keeping our communities healthy. I’m proud that our government is breaking down financial barriers and making sport and recreation accessible in every corner of the province.”
The 12 projects supported through this round of funding will increase Albertans’ access to sport and recreation opportunities. This includes the creation and revitalization of infrastructure such as indoor and outdoor pickleball and tennis courts, community pools, ski clubs, curling rinks and more.
"The Active Communities Initiative is a transformative investment in Alberta's social and physical well-being. By prioritizing sport and recreation infrastructure, we're not just building facilities—we're creating spaces that will bring communities together and promote physical and mental health. This forward-thinking program will have a lasting, positive impact on Albertans’ quality of life."
One of the included projects is the upgrade of the outdoor Jasper Place tennis courts in Edmonton. Alberta’s government is providing $1.5 million to help with the creation of an air-supported dome that will allow year-round use of this community hub. Currently, the courts are open to public use a maximum of five months per year, weather permitting. The creation of this dome, allowing four-season enjoyment, will more than double public access to this vital community infrastructure.
“We are thrilled to receive the Active Communities Initiative grant. This funding allows us to create year-round facilities, expanding access to sports, fostering inclusivity and enhancing community health and connection for Albertans of all ages.”
The Active Communities Initiative is Alberta’s first grant program solely dedicated to funding sport and recreation infrastructure. The initiative is open to eligible community groups, non-profit organizations and societies, including First Nations and Metis Settlements, that wish to build or enhance active spaces that support sport and recreational opportunities for their communities.
Quick Facts
- Projects supported through this round of Active Communities Initiative funding:
- Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society – Athabasca
- Greater Forest Lawn 55+ Society – Calgary
- Winsport – Calgary
- Rocky Rod and Gun Club – Clearwater County
- Grande Prairie Pickleball Club – Grande Prairie
- Hardisty Lakeview Golf Association – Hardisty
- Medicine Lodge Ski Club – Lacombe County
- Legal Curling Club – Legal
- West Sturgeon Agricultural Society – Sturgeon County
- Sundre Aquatic Centre – Sundre
- Rotary Club of Whitecourt – Whitecourt
- IQ Tennis and Pickleball Centre – Edmonton
- The next round of Active Communities Initiative funding will be announced in the coming months.
Related information
- Active Communities Initiative
- IQ Tennis & Pickleball Concepts
- Dome Plan
- Dome design rendering
- Tennis & pickleball design rendering
- Layout design rendering
Related News
- Building active spaces and brighter futures (May 3, 2024)