Westside Rec Center’s $180M Expansion | Calgary News

Westside Recreation Centre is set to transform Calgary’s recreation scene with a $180 million expansion that could nearly double its size—adding 180,000 sq ft for aquatics, sports, and events. With a 1,000-person swim lesson waitlist and sorely needed athletic facilities, this bold project includes a giant wave pool, four waterslides, an indoor spray park, turf fields, and pickleball/basketball courts—all backed by the city’s GamePlan strategy. Led by CEO Jan Bloemraad, who notes their track record of running without subsidies, the center is positioned as a prime partner. Funding hinges on city, provincial, federal, and private support—with council backing the move to catch up on infrastructure for Calgary’s growing population. If approved this November, construction could begin in early 2028, with key phases completed by 2030 and 2031. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ac179959150a5d7