The new amenities will replace the aging infrastructure that has reached the end of its usable life and is costly to maintain. Calgary Recreation is taking this opportunity to modernize the track & field amenities with upgraded infrastructure and equipment to keep pace with athletics standards.

The project will include:

• 400-metre eight-lane running track
• Throwing sport area
• Natural turf multi-sport field
• Relocation of existing bleachers

Relocating the track will make room for the re-development of athletic fields along 50 Ave. S.W. in subsequent phases of the redevelopment.

The project provides the following benefits:

• Modernized service offerings to meet citizen expectations.
• Enhanced site accessibility, placemaking, and connectivity to the community.
• Upgraded amenities to continue hosting tournaments and events.
• Reduction of ongoing annual maintenance and improved operational efficiencies.

This investment in outdoor amenities at Glenmore Athletic Park will serve Calgary’s amateur sport community by providing high-performance sports facilities. It is also significant for promoting the local economy, fostering cultural vitality, contributing to a vibrant neighbourhood and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.

Importance of Running Tracks in Calgary

• The City of Calgary Sport Field Strategy (2016) notes that "athletic parks provide key ‘hubs’ for sport activity and are generally well maintained due to the presence of on-site staff."
• In the Amenity Prioritization analysis undertaken by Calgary Recreation in 2024, outdoor walking, running, and track and field amenities were indicated as "highly important," and the sixth most important recreation amenity overall.

Capital investment in this project will generate 43 full-time jobs (based on Infrastructure Calgary’s economic impact assessment model).

The contractor will adhere to The City’s Community Standards Bylaw, 5M2004 for hours of operation, material storage and construction best practices, including dust mitigation. If you have questions, please contact 311.

The estimated project cost for this work is $13.8 million.

Spring 2025, The Track & Field amenity is anticipated to be available for public bookings. Construction of the washroom building to continue, with completion anticipated in Summer 2025.

Fall 2024/Winter 2025, ENMAX Power Corporation is conducting electricity utility upgrades in Glenmore Athletic Park along 19 St on the west side of the track facility. Construction of the new washroom building for the track and field begins in Fall 2004/Winter 2025 north of the bleachers.

Summer 2024, Remediation work on the inner and throwing fields to meet required standards, as well as on the grassy areas surrounding the track and field. Fencing will remain in place until spring 2025 to allow the seeding and sod to establish on the fields and pathway areas.

Spring 2024, Final construction activities on the natural turf fields areas were delayed as a result of weather, water restrictions and remediation work to ensure the fields meet The City’s required standards.

November 2023, Construction is substantially complete. Minor construction activities will also occur at that time but will not affect bookings.

2020-2022, Related Project - Adaptive Roadways Program - The Adaptive Roadways Program will be implemented on several Calgary roadways, including 50 Avenue S.W. For more information, please visit the Adaptive Roadways webpage.

2018, City Council approved this project as part of the One Calgary 2019-2022 Capital Budget.

2012-2017, 50 Avenue S.W. Corridor Study - The concept planning process for Glenmore Athletic Park brought forward public concerns around parking, traffic and accessibility. A transportation corridor study of 50 Avenue S.W. was completed to explore issues and opportunities for accessing the area. The study identified current issues and concerns with 50 Avenue S.W. and provided recommendations for future improvements. For more information about the corridor study, please visit the 50 Avenue S.W. Corridor Study webpage.

2016, Tennis Court Replacement - Construction of the tennis courts at Glenmore Athletic Park was completed in 2016.

2010, the Glenmore Athletic Park Concept Plan was created to guide future capital improvements to the park. Development of the Concept Plan included extensive public engagement. City Council voted to approve the plan on July 19, 2010.