Page Content Reviewed: 04/03/24 Gallery Project OverviewThe City of Brampton is in the process of creating two Community Youth Hubs at Century Gardens Recreation Centre and Susan Fennell Sportsplex! These Youth Hubs will serve as youth-centric spaces that act as a one-stop shop for services and activities for youth ages 14 to 29. To make sure the Youth Hubs are created to serve the needs of youth, the City of Brampton launched an extensive consultation with youth and youth service providers to obtain input on how to design and program these spaces. The consultation period has concluded. View the report here. The 3200 sq. ft. Lawn Bowling Club facility will be demolished to make way for a new 12,500 sq. ft. building that will house the youth hub. The space will feature youth-oriented design and activities, including games and e-sports, group education and career advice, social services, and more. MilestonesQ1 2022: Project design commences Q4 2023: Demolition and Site preparationQ2 2024: Construction anticipated to begin Q3 2025: Project anticipated to be completed Additional Information Community Youth Hubs Web Page Consultation Report Century Gardens Youth Hub Design Concepts Renovation FAQs What are the expected timelines? The Century Gardens Recreation Centre Community Youth Hub is anticipated to open in fall 2024. What is a Community Youth Hub? A Community Youth Hub is a community space designed for youth ages 14 to 29 years old. Community Youth Hubs are safe spaces where youth can access recreational programming, resources and community supports. What is the scope of work? The current space at Century Gardens Recreation Centre designated to the Community Youth Hub is the full Lawn Bowling site (building and pitches). The site will be demolished to allow for a new 12,500 square foot youth hub facility to be constructed. The hub will feature a game room and eSports room, creative space and meeting rooms. Outdoor amenities for the community include an amphitheatre, community gardens, basketball court and soccer court (completed in Fall 2022). How large is the Century Gardens Recreation Centre and Lawn Bowling Club Community Youth Hub going to be? The Century Gardens Recreation Centre and Lawn Bowling Club Community Youth Hub will be 12,500 square feet. The new space will feature youth-oriented design and activities, including games and e-sports, group education and career advice, social services and more. I have a question that is not listed. Who can I connect with? Please contact us at recreation@brampton.ca for more information. What amenities will the Century Gardens Recreation Centre Community Youth Hub offer? The dedicated youth space will include a variety of unstructured spaces to allow youth to freely socialize and connect. Other amenities include: breakout rooms, bookable space for youth groups and kitchen facilities. What will the Community Youth Hubs be used for? Youth will be able to access a wide variety of services that support the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of youth in Brampton. The Community Youth Hub will offer opportunities for youth to engage in workshops, special events, drop-in programs and more. How does this tie into the Recreation and Parks Master Plan?The Century Gardens Recreation Centre Community Youth Hub will be a space dedicated for youth programming, which aligns with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The development of Community Youth Hubs in Brampton achieves a number of the City of Brampton’s Term of Council Priorities and the City’s 2040 Vision to create a Healthy and Safe City. Why was Century Gardens Recreation Centre and Lawn Bowling Club selected as one of the Community Youth Hub locations?Century Gardens Recreation Centre and Lawn Bowling Club was selected as an ideal location for a Community Youth Hub due to the large youth population and several accessible transit options. This project is also part of the City of Brampton’s plan to revitalize recreation centres to better serve the community. Site Location: 340 Vodden St E. Contact Us Email us at recreation@brampton.ca or visit our Contact Us page to find additional information you may be looking for.
