Members of Clarington Regional Council celebrated the start of construction on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre on May 1.

The former Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre is evolving into a multi-sport destination, expanding recreational opportunities for all ages while continuing to serve local sports. 

The first phase of the project, which is scheduled to open in 2026, will feature: a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with an indoor walking track, two FIBA-sized basketball courts adaptable for net sports like pickleball, tennis, and volleyball, a refrigerated outdoor skating trail designed for year-round events, and multi-purpose rooms for recreational programming.

“We've been working towards this for so many years, and now our plans for a South Bowmanville Recreation Centre are becoming very real,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

The second phase of the project will add an aquatics centre and additional multi-purpose programming rooms.

Construction includes extensive site improvements including landscaping enhancements, a new road, and an updated intersection on Baseline Road.