South Bowmanville Recreation Centre

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We’re gearing up for game time! Construction is officially underway at the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, with Phase 1 set to open in 2026. Read the press release.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Home of Unstoppable Team Spirit. Here you’ll feel empowered to chase your goals alongside neighbours that share your love for sports, fitness and connection.

Keep up with the action on Clarington’s coolest new rec centre by following us on social media @ClaringtonConnected and subscribing to this page for project updates.

Project updates

May 1, 2025

Team Clarington with our friends at Darlington Soccer Club proudly celebrate this important milestone for our community at the official groundbreaking ceremony on May 1, 2025.

Team Clarington with our friends at Darlington Soccer Club proudly celebrate this important milestone for our community at the official groundbreaking ceremony on May 1, 2025.

See what’s coming to your neighbourhood

Enjoy a space that truly has it all. The South Bowmanville Recreation Centre is located at 2375 Baseline Road, on the former grounds of the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre.

Phase 1 – Opening 2026!

FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with a three-lane indoor walking track
Two FIBA-sized fully accessible basketball courts, versatile for sports like pickleball, tennis and volleyball – plus, perimeter bench seating for spectators and athletes
Outdoor refrigerated skating trail, designed for year-round use to host community events like public markets
Multi-purpose rooms for fitness and recreation, versatile for programs like yoga, strength training, kids’ classes, and more
A calming quiet room offering space for sensory breaks, prayer, meditation, stretching, quiet reflection, and more
Open concept change area with benches and lockers, featuring private stalls for individual use and accessibility needs
Standard washroom facilities like in other Clarington recreation centres, including accessible, gender-specific, and universal
Expanded parking and landscaping – plus, a new intersection and road

Phase 2 – Aquatics Centre and more!

Outdoor splash pad and playground
Aquatics Centre with a 25-metre main pool, a warm water pool, and large viewing areas, designed for lane and public swimming, swimming lessons, and aquafit classes
More multi-purpose rooms for fitness and recreation, including space near the pool to accommodate aquatic leadership programming, sessional aquatic staff training, and other activities
Variety of change areas like in other Clarington recreation centres, including accessible, gender-specific, and universal change rooms that feature private changing and washroom stalls
Lifeguard and staff spaces, large on-deck storage and staff change facilities

Rending of an outdoor skating trail.

Clarington's first outdoor
skating trail.

Rending of New indoor, fully accessible gym with two FIBA regulation basketball courts

New indoor, fully accessible gym with two FIBA regulation basketball courts.

Rending of a FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with indoor walking track

FIFA-sized multi-sport dome with indoor walking track.

Rending of the main lobby.

Main lobby will create a welcoming space for all customers.

Rending of the outdoor public gathering space in summer

Public gathering space provides a connection between the indoor and outdoor amenities and includes seating and shade structures.

Get ready for a future filled with fun, fitness, and hometown pride!

First imagined many years ago, we’re proud to be making this facility a reality to meet the needs of our growing community.

Project timeline
Date	Project step
2019	The Feasibility Study for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre (Report CSD-009-19) was presented to Council. The report included extensive community engagement, including open house sessions, in-person feedback and planning sessions with community stakeholders and staff.
2021	Council gave direction on the original project scope outlined in Attachment 1 to Report CSD-003-21.
2022	The project received budget approval from Council. Read Report FSD-008-22.
2023	Project paused due to escalating costs. Read Report CAO-006-23. Project restarted with a new scope of work. Read Report FSD-035-23. Staff begin planning.
2024	An architect is hired and begins the design process. Read Report PUB-011-24. Aquatics Centre added as a result of findings from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
2025	Phase 1 construction starts. Read the press release. Groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate major milestone.
2026	Phase 1 construction continues. Grand opening of Phase 1. Phase 2 construction starts.

Questions? We’d love to hear from you

Our team values the feedback of our community. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to reach out at newreccentre@clarington.net.

Questions and Answers

Will the Clarington Fields be accessible during construction?

The fields and parking lot will be accessible Green Road through construction.

What happens to the Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre?

The facility will be completely transformed. Many reusable items inside, such as furniture, have been donated to community organizations.

Will I experience disruptions due to construction activity?

Residents may notice construction activity, including noise, dirt, and some short-term traffic interruptions in order to build a new road with an intersection, add landscaping, construct the dome, and convert the existing building in Phase 1.

Where will the Darlington Soccer Club move to?

Seasonal programs are temporarily relocated. For updates, please contact the organization directly at www.darlingtonsoccerclub.ca.

What happens to the Clarington Walks drop-in program?

We can’t wait to welcome you back when our new three-lane indoor track is ready. Keep getting your steps in with these alternatives:

Visit other Clarington recreation facilities: Walk indoors at Clarington recreation facilities, like Newcastle’s Diane Hamre Recreation Complex gym which is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 7 to 9 a.m. Call 905-623-3379 to confirm availability at other locations. Clarington Walks will take a summer break starting at the end of May and return in the fall.
Courtice Fitness Training Centre: Walk, run, and more with a membership, 10-ticket pass, or pay-as-you-go option (fees apply).
Enjoy nature: Discover Clarington’s world of parks and trails. Explore our interactive map at www.clarington.net/Trails.

Will the Lacrosse Bowl remain on the property?

Yes, this space will remain in its current location on the property. Although, it will not be open during construction.

Will the light armoured vehicle remain on the property?

Yes, the light armoured vehicle landmark will remain in its current location on the property.

When will Phase 2 open?

Following Phase 1, construction on Phase 2 will begin. The Municipality is currently working on developing that timeline.

What about building other recreational amenities in Clarington?

With input from 3,000+ people, including residents, community organizations, staff and Council, and backed by extensive data, trends and analysis, Clarington’s final Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP)was approved by Council on October 28, 2024.

The PRCMP helps plan services and facilities to meet the community’s needs now and in the future. It maps out Clarington’s current resources and assets, creates a vision, and makes recommendations for future spaces and services that are fiscally and environmentally sustainable while addressing the unique needs of the community over the next 10 to 15 years, including:

Parks: The parkland and natural areas that provide places for play and leisure

Recreation: The facilities, services, and programming that activate our public spaces, including indoor and outdoor facilities, play equipment and infrastructure

Culture: The facilities, services and programming that highlight our community’s identity, including libraries, heritage, visual and performing arts.

Trails: The links between our communities that encourage active lifestyles and exploring our natural features

We encourage all residents to share their feedback through open public consultation processes to help shape the services and programs we bring to you. Subscribe to our newsletters or visit Clarington Connected online or in a facility near you to have your voice heard on future projects.