Rec Facility Study

Welcome to the landing page for the Maple Ridge Rec Facility Study! "Rec" is short for "recreation".

On September 12, 2023, the City launched the recreation feasibility project that will explore the feasibility of locating a new multi-use recreational facility with an indoor pool and ice arena in the Hammond neighbourhood.

Hammond Community Park has been identified as the preferred site for the City’s second indoor pool and fifth ice sheet – both of which are priorities in the Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Master Plan that was adopted in February. The park is currently home to Hammond Community Centre and Hammond Outdoor Pool, both at the end of their functional lifespans, as well as Hammond Stadium and Larry Walker fields.

The City is issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for a consultant team to complete a feasibility study that includes a site analysis, potential uses and design concepts.

Explore this page for additional information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

About the Study

Scope of the Study

The City anticipates awarding the Rec Facility Study (the Study) contract in the fall, with the work to take place into 2024.

While the Study’s focus is on the aquatics and ice components, it will take a comprehensive approach that includes:

Extensive public engagement with community and interested parties,
Scale and type of facility needed,
A site analysis including three to four design concepts,
Potential additional recreation uses identified as needs in the PRC Master Plan, including fitness centre and indoor track.
Archeological, geotechnical, parking and traffic assessments,
Potential operating models and estimated costs.

The analysis will also consider leading trends, best practices and regional facilities comparisons, along with the extensive feedback collected during public engagement for the new PRC Master Plan and 2017-2018 recreation infrastructure review.

Next Steps

Consideration of specific facility uses, designs and programming will follow the delivery of the completed Rec Facility Study and discussion by Council in mid 2024.

If the project proceeds, the intent is to integrate the existing Hammond Community Centre and pool programming into a new facility. The park’s existing baseball fields would be re-constructed in a different location with an improved experience recognizing the legacy of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Larry Walker for whom one of the existing fields is named.

Detailed planning for new recreation facilities will involve extensive engagement with the public and key partners, including Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations, user groups, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows School District 42 and other invested groups.