Clarington Sports and Event Grounds
The Municipality of Clarington has acquired 20 hectares of land at 801 Maple Grove Road, located just west of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre. The property will become the site of a new outdoor Sports and Event Grounds, creating a central destination for active and passive recreation as well as outdoor community gatherings.
Site map (draft concept only)
A community-shaped vision
Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the overall vision and design for the Sports and Event Grounds as planning progresses over the coming months. Preliminary concepts being explored include:
- A dedicated cricket field
- A municipally sanctioned toboggan hill
- Soccer fields
- A 3.5-hectare outdoor gathering space for major community events
- A covered stage for concerts and live performances
- Connected trails and parking
Delivering on Clarington’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan
The 2024 Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) identified the need for the municipality to acquire a large parcel of land to accommodate new outdoor sports fields, including a dedicated cricket field, as well as large-scale outdoor community gatherings. At the time, no suitable space was available within the existing park system to meet projected demand. This purchase fulfills a key recommendation of the PRCMP to support Clarington’s growing community.
Background documents
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Report: PDS-014-26
Project timeline
| Date | Key actions |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | Council approves Clarington’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, which identified the need for the municipality to acquire a large parcel of land to accommodate new outdoor sports fields, including a dedicated cricket field, and large-scale outdoor community gatherings. |
| February 2, 2026 | Report PDS-014-26 is shared at the General Government Committee meeting to request funding for the development of a comprehensive Park Master Plan and Event Strategy for the new outdoor Sports and Event Grounds. |
| February 12, 2026 | The Municipality of Clarington officially acquires 20 hectares of land at 801 Maple Grove Road. |
| Fall 2026 | Public consultation to inform the overall vision and design of the Sports and Event Grounds. |
What’s next?
Stay tuned for future public engagement opportunities to help bring the vision for this new community space to life!
Stay in the know
Project updates will be shared directly on this page. We also invite you to subscribe to Clarington news and alerts at www.clarington.net/Subscribe.
Key contacts
For additional information or inquiries, please reach out to:
Andrei Micu, Manager – Parks Design & Development
Municipality of Clarington
905-623-3379 ext. 2439
amicu@clarington.net
Contact Us
Address: 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Phone: 905-623-3379
TTY: 1-844-790-1599
