​Advancing key milestones and project progress

BRAMPTON, ON (December 9, 2025) – The City of Brampton is celebrating continued progress on the Embleton Community Centre, recognizing key milestones that bring this important community facility closer to completion for residents of southwest Brampton.

​Mayor Patrick Brown, Members of Council, City staff and residents celebrate recent progress on the Embleton Community Centre. Credit: City of Brampton

​Key Project Milestones Achieved

• • Frontier Group of Companies has been hired as the Construction Manager for the project, providing strong oversight and coordination to support efficient scheduling and a smooth construction process.
• • The project design and approvals are progressing toward construction readiness ahead of the upcoming construction season. Major construction activities are expected to begin on site in spring 2026.

​These steps reaffirm Brampton’s commitment to delivering a modern, accessible recreation centre that supports active living, community connection and growing local needs.  

Recreation Revitalized | Embleton Community Centre

Embleton Community Centre will be a state-of-the-art, multi-use, multi-seasonal facility designed for residents of all ages and abilities. The centre will become southwest Brampton’s hub for recreation programs and lessons, aquatic and fitness opportunities and gathering and community connection. Planning is also underway to include a new library branch and child care facility on the site in the future. ​

Conceptual rendering of the future Embleton Community Centre (subject to refinement). Credit: Perkins + Will Architects

The City will continue to keep residents informed as the project advances. Visit this website for more information, to provide feedback and ask questions about the future Embleton Community Centre.  ​ 

Community amenities available during construction

While progress continues on Embleton Community Centre, residents of Ward 6 can continue to access nearby recreation and library services, including:

• Cassie Campbell Community Centre: Pool, ice rinks, fitness centre, cricket pitch, basketball courts, tennis courts and more.
• Creditview and Sandalwood Park: sports fields, activity hub and fitness stations
• Eldorado Park (seasonal): Outdoor pool, playgrounds, picnic areas and green spaces. 
• Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre: Pool, ice rink, squash and tennis courts, sports fields, playground and skate park.
• Mount Pleasant: Playground, community rooms, outdoor skating rink (seasonal) and a Brampton Library branch. 
  
• Susan Fennell Sportsplex:​ Pool, ice rinks, fitness centre, basketball court, baseball diamonds, Brampton Library Branch (under renovation). 
  
• Teramoto Park: baseball diamonds, cricket field, playground and splash pad
  

These facilities ensure continued access to recreation, wellness and community programming, while the project advances.

Track the project’s progress using the Parks and Recreation Construction Map

The City recently launched a new interactive Parks and Recreation Construction Map, providing real-time updates and transparency for park and facility projects across Brampton. The map allows residents to explore the status of projects as they reach key milestones.

Currently, there are more than 80 parks and recreation projects underway across the city, including Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, Cassie Campbell Field Hockey Multisport Training Dome, playground replacements, shade shelter installations and sport court enhancements.

Explore the map and learn more about projects in your neighbourhood at brampton.ca/parksplanning​.​

Quotes

“Embleton Community Centre is a major investment in the future of southwest Brampton. With the project advancing and key milestones achieved, we are moving closer to delivering a modern, inclusive facility that will provide high-quality recreation, programming and gathering space for the community.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“Recreation brings families together and supports healthier, more connected neighbourhoods, and Embleton Community Centre will play an important role in that for our residents. These milestones reflect continued progress toward a facility that will give families a welcoming place to stay active spend time together and strengthen their sense of community close to home.”- Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Community Services Section, City of Brampton

“Our team, together with the construction manager, is fully committed to delivering the Embleton Community Centre for this community. Their coordinated work to plan, sequence and manage construction will ensure this facility is built to a high standard. It’s exciting to see the project advance and move closer to becoming the vibrant community space residents deserve.” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Public Works and Engineering Section, City of Brampton 

“As both a mother and the councillor representing this community, I understand how important accessible recreation spaces are for families and children to grow, stay active and build connections. The continued progress on Embleton Community Centre brings us closer to a facility that will support families, strengthen our neighbourhood and create a welcoming space for residents to come together and thrive.” - Navjit Kaur Brar, Regional Councillor, Wards 2 and 6; Vice Chair, Community Services Section, City of Brampton

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