​​​​Rebuilding a beloved community landmark and celebrating a legacy of sporting excellence

BRAMPTON, ON (June 10, 2026) – The City of Brampton is celebrating significant progress on the construction to revitalize Victoria Park Arena. With construction underway and the project moving one step closer to completion, the City is marking continued momentum in the redevelopment of the historic community facility.

First built in 1966 and once a hub for junior hockey and lacrosse in Brampton, Victoria Park Arena was closed in May 2016 following a fire that destroyed the original building. Today, the site is being reimagined into a modern, inclusive and multi-functional space designed to serve residents for generations to come. 

 Mayor Patrick Brown, local councillors and City staff gather at the future site of the revitalized Victoria Park Arena. Credit: City of Brampton

​Recreation Revitalized | Victoria Park Arena

The new Victoria Park Arena will feature a fully accessible hardwood dry floor arena designed to support a range of sports including box lacrosse, ball hockey and indoor field hockey. The facility will also include six team changerooms with showers and washrooms, a coach and meeting room, a referee room, and a large multi-purpose space.

A second-storey mezzanine with seating for up to 500 spectators will overlook the playing surface, creating an engaging and inclusive viewing experience. The project also includes site improvements and landscaping to enhance the surrounding public space.

As part of the redevelopment, the arena will become the new home of the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating the achievements and contributions of local athletes and builders in sport. 

 C​onceptual rendering of the new Victoria Park Arena (subject to refinement). Credit: Architecture49

In addition to its sport and recreation features, the facility will showcase local creativity through public art installations commissioned by the City of Brampton. One display will be installed within the Sports Hall of Fame and suspended from a reinforced ceiling structure, while the other will be a mural in the lobby. Both pieces will celebrate the history of sport in Brampton.

The Victoria Park Arena redevelopment continues to take shape, with this milestone marking continued progress toward the facility's anticipated completion in fall 2027. 

 ​Aerial photo of the ongoing construction for the revitalization of Victoria Park Arena. Credit: City of Brampton

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​.​

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​“This milestone marks an exciting step forward as we continue to rebuild and reimagine Victoria Park Arena for our growing city. This new facility will honour the legacy of the original arena while creating a modern, accessible space where residents can come together, stay active and celebrate community.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton 

“The new Victoria Park Arena has been a long time coming! The original facility served our residents for nearly five decades and now we’re building something that will carry our community forward for generations to come. Once complete, this modernized arena will offer dedicated space for box lacrosse, ball hockey and indoor field hockey! I’m proud of the progress being made and look forward to the arena’s grand opening so that our local sports groups and fans can enjoy all that it has to offer!" - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Community Services Section, City of Brampton

“This milestone brings renewed energy to the neighbourhood and signals real progress on a project that means so much to our community. Through this revitalized facility, we’re creating a place where families, athletes and residents can connect and make lasting memories.” - Pat Fortini, Regional Councillor, Wards 7 and 8, City of Brampton

​“It’s exciting to see this project moving ahead and to know what it will offer residents and sports groups once complete. Being the new home to the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame, the revitalized arena will provide space to celebrate the legacies, achievements and contributions of our local athletes and community builders. From accessible design to flexible programming space, Victoria Park Arena will be a valuable facility that supports recreation, inclusion and community pride.” - Rod Power, City Councillor, Wards 7 and 8, City of Brampton​