The $26 million Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is now open for bookings, adding much-needed recreational space for northwest Calgary.
The City of Calgary opened up the new facilities on Wednesday, adding two multi-use artificial fields, washrooms, parking, spectator seating, and field lighting that allows for more playable hours.
The new site is located next to the Shane Homes YMCA in Rocky Ridge.
“Recreation spaces help build healthy communities and create opportunities for Calgarians to connect through sport,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas.
“Rocky Ridge Athletic Park is an investment in Calgary’s growing northwest and in the public recreation system our city needs for the future. These new fields will give more kids, families and sport organizations access to quality spaces where they can play, compete and build lasting connections.”
The added fields bring Calgary’s total up to 31 among 15 athletic parks. The added capacity helps to address the growing demand in local sports, but will also allow the City of Calgary to better manage the recovery and maintenance of natural turf fields.
Bernie Morton, president of the Calgary Minor Soccer Association, said that quality fields are critical to give young athletes the chance to build their skills and enjoy the benefits of team sports.
“These new fields will provide more opportunities for kids to practice and compete while helping meet the strong and growing demand for soccer space in Calgary,” Morton said.
“We appreciate the City’s investment and its continued work with sport organizations to strengthen recreation opportunities for Calgarians.”
The Rocky Ridge Athletic Park was first approved as part of the City of Calgary’s 2021 capital investment strategy. Construction started on the project back in 2024.
The new park is the first step in a larger plan for the Rocky Ridge area, with a fieldhouse under design. That project is still dependent on funding and will be a part of the GamePlan priorities put forward to Calgary city council in the 2027-2030 budget.
