New outdoor amenities coming to South Courtice Arena

Clarington, Ontario – Construction is underway at South Courtice Arena to add several new outdoor amenities, including two tennis courts, an accessible outdoor fitness area and paved walkways. The existing basketball court is also being resurfaced and converted into a multi-skills court, with both basketball key and hockey crease line paintings.

“As Clarington grows, we want to make sure that our community spaces offer our residents all the resources they need to lead a healthy, active lifestyle,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. “These new outdoor amenities show our commitment to providing diverse recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities.”

Photo above (left to right): Regional Councillor Willie Woo, Councillor Margaret Zwart, Councillor Lloyd Rang, Regional Councillor Granville Anderson, Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, and Mayor Adrian Foster announce new outdoor upgrades at South Courtice Arena.

The new outdoor fitness area will be built on an accessible rubberized surface, suitable for people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The new equipment was paid for in part by the Government of Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.

Photo above: Rendering of the new accessible fitness area.

As part of this important community project, crews will install lighting around the tennis courts and along the paved pathways. The walkway to the leash-free dog park will also be reconstructed to improve accessibility.

For the safety of the community, temporary fencing will be erected around the site for the duration of the project. The new outdoor amenities are expected to open to the public this September.

Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Leanne Walker
Marketing and Engagement Supervisor
905-623-3379 ext. 2217 or lwalker@clarington.net